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66/100LAKE WORTH REHABILITATION CENTER Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (LAKE WORTH, Florida)
1201 12TH AVENUE SOUTH, LAKE WORTH, Florida 33460
Phone: 5615867404
CMS Overall:3/5
Overview & Bed Count
Certified Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
100.7
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Palm Beach
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Citation
No
CMS Star Ratings
Overall3/5
Health2/5
Staffing3/5
Quality5/5
Nurse Staffing Check
| Metric | This Facility | Florida Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours per Resident per Day | 0.60 | 0.73 | -0.13 |
| Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day | 3.56 | 3.86 | -0.29 |
| CMS Staffing Rating | 3/5 | 3.3/5 | - |
| Nursing Staff Turnover | 50.6% | 41.5% | - |
Health Citation History
26 health citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-09 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-06-13 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | G – Actual Harm |
| 2025-06-13 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | G – Actual Harm |
| 2025-06-13 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-06-13 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-06-13 | Administration Deficiencies | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-08-12 | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-01 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-01 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-01 | Environmental Deficiencies | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-01 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-01 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-01 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-01 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-01 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-01 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-01 | Administration Deficiencies | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | C – Minimal Harm Potential |
| 2022-10-27 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-10-27 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-10-27 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-10-27 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-10-27 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-10-27 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-10-27 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-10-27 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-10-27 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
Fire Safety Citation History
11 fire safety citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-13 | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-06-13 | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-06-13 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-06-13 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-06-13 | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-06-13 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-01 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-10-27 | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-10-27 | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-10-27 | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-10-27 | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
Total Penalties & Fines
$26,685
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
| Date | Type | Fine Amount | Payment Denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-13 | Fine | $26,685 | - |
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