Nursing home · Lake Wales, FL
Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center
730 N Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales, FL 33853 · (863) 676-1512
Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center is a 100-bed for-profit nursing home in Lake Wales, Florida (Polk County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 2006. On average it cares for 86 residents a day (about 86% of its certified beds). It is part of Ahava Healthcare, a group of 16 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars; the average in Florida is 3.3.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | Florida avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.49 | 3.86 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.46 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.36 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 46% | 42% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 38% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 0 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | June 24, 2024 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 10 above the state average of 7 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 0 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 1 totalling $46,800 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Corporation. Legal business name: Lake Wales Operating Group LLC. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center?
CMS rates Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 stars for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center have?
100 certified beds, with an average of 86 residents a day.
Does Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center?
(863) 676-1512. Address: 730 N Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales, FL 33853.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).