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Darcy Hall of Life Care

2170 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33409

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Darcy Hall of Life Care is a nursing home in West Palm Beach, 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.

At a glance

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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CMS flags

CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.

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.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

  2. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from September 5, 2025 from $47,575 to $30,924.

  3. Health inspection on March 18, 2026

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • 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 April 9, 2026.

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  4. Health inspection on February 24, 2026

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 20, 2026.

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  5. CMS update of December 15, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

  6. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  7. Health inspection on September 5, 2025

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    59 of 694 Florida homes (9%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.

    CMS fine of $30,924 on September 5, 2025.

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    • Citation F0600. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, 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 September 29, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0600 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, 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 September 29, 2025.

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  8. Health inspection on July 9, 2025

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • 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 August 9, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2025.

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  9. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  10. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  11. Health inspection on January 30, 2025

    9 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • 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 March 2, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0561 2 times since 2023.

    • 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 March 2, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation F0676. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 2, 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 March 2, 2025.

    • Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 2, 2025.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      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 March 2, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0805. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 2, 2025.

    • Citation F0806. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 2, 2025.

    • Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 2, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2023.

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  12. Fire safety inspection on January 30, 2025

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 1, 2025.

    • Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 1, 2025.

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  13. CMS update of September 26, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  14. CMS update of May 29, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 1 of 5.

  15. Health inspection on November 8, 2023

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal 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 8, 2023.

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  16. Health inspection on October 5, 2023

    6 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0803. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 30, 2023.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 30, 2023.

    • 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 October 30, 2023.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      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 October 30, 2023.

    • Citation F0810. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 30, 2023.

    • Citation F0914. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 30, 2023.

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  17. Health inspection on June 9, 2022

    6 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • 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 July 9, 2022.

    • 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 July 9, 2022.

    • 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 July 9, 2022.

    • Citation F0679. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2022.

    • 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 July 9, 2022.

    • Citation F0582. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2022.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(561) 683-3333
Last standard health inspection
January 30, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
220
Residents per day, on average
188.4
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Darcy Hall Medical Investors, LLC
Chain
Life Care Centers of America
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the Florida average (27 vs 20).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

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  • KAPELOS, JOANNOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/26/2023
  • LAY, LISAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/24/2017
  • PRESTON, AARONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/01/2018
  • PRESTON, AUBREYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/27/2024
  • PRESTON, FORRESTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/07/2006
  • RODRIGUEZ, YANITZAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/01/2022
  • STEPHENS, KENDRAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/29/2023
  • SWANKER, RICHARDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2022
  • ZIEGLER, JAMESOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/07/2006

Questions

When was Darcy Hall of Life Care last inspected?

CMS lists January 30, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Darcy Hall of Life Care have?

CMS lists 27 health citations since June 9, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Darcy Hall of Life Care been fined?

CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $30,924 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Darcy Hall of Life Care?

Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.

Is Darcy Hall of Life Care a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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