LAKE WALES WELLNESS AND REHABILITATION CENTER
730 N SCENIC HWY, LAKE WALES, FL 33853 · CCN 106069
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Ratings
- Overall
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Health inspection
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Quality measures
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Staffing
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 100
- Avg residents/day
- 77.8
- Phone
- 8636761512
Inspection history vs Florida & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Florida avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024-06-24 | 18 | 7.3 | 9.5 | +10.7 worse |
| 2 | 2022-08-11 | 11 | 6.3 | 9.8 | +4.7 worse |
| 3 | 2021-03-26 | 7 | 6.0 | 9.3 | +1.0 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 2 |
| Quality of life and care | 2 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 5 |
| Nursing and physician services | 2 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 3 |
| Environmental | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.95 | 44.6% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.44 | 57.1% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.85 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- AHAVA HEALTHCARE
- Facilities in chain
- 15
- Chain avg overall
- 2.50 / 5
Inspection citations (36)3 actual harm
- GF0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.2025-06-24 · Health · corrected 2025-07-11
Actual harm
- GF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-04-30 · Health · corrected 2025-05-30
Actual harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2025-04-30 · Health · corrected 2025-05-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-04-30 · Health · corrected 2025-05-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2025-04-30 · Health · corrected 2025-05-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2025-04-30 · Health · corrected 2025-05-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-04-30 · Health · corrected 2025-05-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2025-04-30 · Health · corrected 2025-05-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.2024-06-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-06-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2024-06-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2024-06-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-06-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-06-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2024-06-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-06-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.2024-06-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.2024-06-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2023-06-19 · Health · corrected 2023-07-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-06-19 · Health · corrected 2023-07-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2022-08-11 · Health · corrected 2022-09-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2022-08-11 · Health · corrected 2022-09-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2022-08-11 · Health · corrected 2022-09-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.2022-08-11 · Health · corrected 2022-09-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.2022-08-11 · Health · corrected 2022-09-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2022-08-11 · Health · corrected 2022-09-11
Actual harm
- DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2022-08-11 · Health · corrected 2022-09-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2022-08-11 · Health · corrected 2022-09-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.2022-08-11 · Health · corrected 2022-09-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2022-08-11 · Health · corrected 2022-09-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-08-11 · Health · corrected 2022-09-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2021-03-26 · Health · corrected 2021-04-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2021-03-26 · Health · corrected 2021-04-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2021-03-26 · Health · corrected 2021-04-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0800Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.2021-03-26 · Health · corrected 2021-04-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2021-03-26 · Health · corrected 2021-04-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFI HEALTHCARE FL LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2019-06-01 |
| NIEDERMAN, ANSHEL | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 50% | 2019-06-01 |
| PHILIPSON FAMILY LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 20% | 2019-06-01 |
| NEUMAN, BENJAMIN | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 10% | 2019-06-01 |
| ECM HOLDINGS LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 10% | 2019-06-01 |
| LABIN, SHIYA | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 10% | 2019-06-01 |
| DEAN, BYRON | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-07-10 |
| SPADOLA, CARA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-07-10 |
| NIEDERMAN, ANSHEL | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2019-06-01 |
Other facilities in LAKE WALES
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| GROVES CENTER | — | 120 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.