Nursing homeActive
Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center
730 N Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales, FL 338538636761512100 certified beds · 83 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
5
since 2021
Deficiencies
34
● 0● 31● 3
Penalties · 3 yrs
$46,800
1 fine
Last survey
2025-06-24
Complaint
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 1
Staffing 3
Quality 3
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-24 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-04-30 | Complaint | 061 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-06-24 | Standard | 0100 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-08-11 | Standard | 0101 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2021-03-26 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity GHarm
Dignity & rights
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-07-11Record 106069-20250624-F584
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity GHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-05-30Record 106069-20250430-F600
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-30Record 106069-20250430-F610
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-30Record 106069-20250430-F695
F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-30Record 106069-20250430-F726
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-30Record 106069-20250430-F732
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-30Record 106069-20250430-F755
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-30Record 106069-20250430-F759
F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-24Record 106069-20240624-F636
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-24Record 106069-20240624-F641
F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesScope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-24Record 106069-20240624-F645
F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-24Record 106069-20240624-F655
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-24Record 106069-20240624-F657
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-24Record 106069-20240624-F695
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-24Record 106069-20240624-F758
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-24Record 106069-20240624-F812
F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-24Record 106069-20240624-F882
F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.Scope/severity FStandard
Environment
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-24Record 106069-20240624-F908
F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2022-09-11Record 106069-20220811-F697
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-09-11Record 106069-20220811-F550
F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-09-11Record 106069-20220811-F582
F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-09-11Record 106069-20220811-F623
F625Notify 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-09-11Record 106069-20220811-F625
F688Provide 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-09-11Record 106069-20220811-F688
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-09-11Record 106069-20220811-F758
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-09-11Record 106069-20220811-F759
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-09-11Record 106069-20220811-F761
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-09-11Record 106069-20220811-F842
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-09-11Record 106069-20220811-F880
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-04-23Record 106069-20210326-F641
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-04-23Record 106069-20210326-F656
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-04-23Record 106069-20210326-F695
F800Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-04-23Record 106069-20210326-F800
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-04-23Record 106069-20210326-F880
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-30 | Civil money penalty | $46,800 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.49
Facility
Florida
National
Florida 0.73 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.51
Facility
Florida
National
Florida 3.82 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.37
Facility
Florida
National
Florida 3.49 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover44%
Facility
Florida
National
Florida 41% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover40%
Facility
Florida
National
Florida 46% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Florida | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 5.3% | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 5.5% | 8.6% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 9.5% | 8.7% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 6.8% | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 22.3% | 14.4% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mfi Healthcare Fl LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Ecm Holdings LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 10% | — | — |
| Dean, Byron Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Spadola, Cara Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dean, Byron Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Eisen, Menashe Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Forvis Mazars LLP Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Niederman, Anshel Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Niederman, Anshel Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Philipson, Bent Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Philipson, Gabrielle Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Philipson, Raquel Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Spadola, Cara Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Ahava Healthcare — 16 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Florida.
Nursing home, semi-private
$280 / day
Assisted living
$3,700 / month
Home health aide
$27 / hour
Polk County · 2025 · source
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groves Center Lake Wales | 1.9 mi | 2026-02-04 | 0308 |
| Astoria Health And Rehabilitation Center Winter Haven | 8.8 mi | 2024-03-26 | 0100 |
| Lake Mariam Health And Rehabilitation Center Winter Haven | 9.5 mi | 2026-04-29 | 0395 |
| Palm Garden Of Winter Haven Winter Haven | 9.5 mi | 2024-06-20 | 0112 |
| Life Care Center Of Winter Haven Winter Haven | 9.7 mi | 2025-02-20 | 0100 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |
| Cost context | Public county cost survey, 2025 | 2025-06-01 |