Groves Center
512 S 11th St, Lake Wales, FL 33853
Groves Center is a nursing home in Lake Wales, Florida. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
Special Focus Facility
CMS puts a small number of homes in this program. CMS inspects them more often until they meet the program's exit rules.
CMS abuse icon
CMS adds this icon when it cites a home for abuse that hurt a resident in the past year. It also adds it when it cites a home for abuse that could have hurt someone, in each of the past two years.
CMS star ratings
- not rated by CMS CMS overall star rating
- not rated by CMS CMS health inspection star rating
- not rated by CMS CMS staffing star rating
- not rated by CMS CMS quality measures star rating
CMS does not give star ratings to homes in its Special Focus Facility program.
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (863) 676-8502
- Last standard health inspection
- July 22, 2026 (3 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day, on average
- 105.3
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Groves Rehabilitation Center LLC
- Chain
- Hearthstone Senior Communities
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Florida average (50 vs 20).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from October 29, 2025 from $128,925 to $83,801.
12 citations
Health inspection on July 22, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0645. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
CMS lists it as corrected on August 22, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0645 2 times since 2026.
Citation F0744. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 22, 2026.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure 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.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 21, 2026.
Citation F0552. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 22, 2026.
Citation F0561. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 22, 2026.
Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 22, 2026.
Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 22, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0644 2 times since 2026.
Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide 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.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 22, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0688 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 22, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2026.
Citation F0838. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 22, 2026.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 22, 2026.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 22, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 4 times since 2024.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to not rated by CMS.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to not rated by CMS.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to not rated by CMS.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to not rated by CMS.
Special Focus Facility
CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility.
11 citations
Health inspection on February 4, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2026.
Citation F0881. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2026.
Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2026.
Citation F0605. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2026.
Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2026.
Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2026.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2026.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2026.
Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2026.
Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2026.
Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2026.
8 citations
Health inspection on October 29, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
55 of 694 Florida homes (8%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.
Citation F0600. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 11, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0600 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0684. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 11, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 3 times since 2024.
Citation F0585. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 11, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0585 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 11, 2025.
Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 11, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0610 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 11, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0690 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 11, 2025.
Citation F0777. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 11, 2025.
Fine
October 29, 2025 (1 year ago)
CMS fine of $83,801 on October 29, 2025.
5 citations
Health inspection on May 28, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 23, 2025.
Citation F0925. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2025.
Citation F0585. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2025.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2025.
Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
4 citations
Health inspection on October 1, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0583. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 1, 2024.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 1, 2024.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 1, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 1, 2024.
CMS update of August 29, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from January 12, 2024 from $160,303 to $162,553.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of June 26, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from January 12, 2024 from $246,620 to $160,303.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health citation
CMS changed citation F0835 from severity I to L. It is from the health inspection on January 12, 2024. Severity L: immediate jeopardy, widespread.
CMS update of March 28, 2024
Special Focus Facility
CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
10 citations
Health inspection on January 12, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Severity L is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
57 of 694 Florida homes (8%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.
Citation F0600. Severity L: immediate jeopardy, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 12, 2024.
Citation F0610. Severity L: immediate jeopardy, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 12, 2024.
Citation F0726. Severity L: immediate jeopardy, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 12, 2024.
Citation F0835. Severity L: immediate jeopardy, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 12, 2024.
Citation F0867. Severity L: immediate jeopardy, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 12, 2024.
Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 12, 2024.
Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor 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.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 12, 2024.
Citation F0688. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide 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.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 12, 2024.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 12, 2024.
Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 12, 2024.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on January 12, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 12, 2024.
Fine
January 12, 2024 (2 years ago)
CMS fine of $162,553 on January 12, 2024.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- HEARTHSTONE SENIOR COMMUNITIES, INC.5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 100% · since 04/01/2009
- CONSULTING SUPPORT SERVICES, LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/28/2011
- FACILITY SUPPORT COMPANY, LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/13/2010
- KANE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/06/2012
- THEMIS HEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/01/2009
- LEBRON, ARLEENOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/16/2021
- SPADOLA, CARAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/01/2021
Questions
When was Groves Center last inspected?
CMS lists July 22, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Groves Center have?
CMS lists 50 health citations since January 12, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Groves Center been fined?
CMS lists 2 fines in the past three years, $246,354 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Groves Center?
CMS does not give star ratings to homes in its Special Focus Facility program.
Is Groves Center a Special Focus Facility?
Yes. CMS lists it as a Special Focus Facility.