Groves Center
Lake Wales, Florida
512 S 11th St, Lake Wales, FL, 33853
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $162,553
- Special Focus Facility
- CMS has identified this facility as having a sustained record of serious quality issues. SFF facilities are inspected twice as often as standard facilities.
- Abuse citation
- CMS has cited this facility for abuse in one of the two most recent reporting cycles.
CMS data as of March 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.43 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.81 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.06 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.03 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating declined from 2 to 1 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Capacity
- 120 certified beds · ~116 avg residents/day (97% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Groves Center is a 120-bed, for-profit skilled nursing facility located in Lake Wales, Florida, operated as a limited liability company. The center holds a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), based on a 1-star health inspection rating and a 2-star staffing rating. While its quality measures are rated at 3 stars, its performance in primary federal inspection categories remains below national averages.
Location
512 S 11th St, Lake Wales, FL, 33853, Lake Wales, FL
Frequently asked questions
- How many beds does Groves Center have?
- Groves Center has 120 certified beds.
- Does Groves Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Groves Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Groves Center located?
- Groves Center is located at 512 S 11th St, Lake Wales, FL, 33853, Lake Wales, Florida.
- How can I contact Groves Center?
- You can reach Groves Center by phone at +1 863-676-8502.
Nearby facilities
- Lake Wales Wellness And Rehabilitation Center 2.0 mi
730 N Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales, FL, 33853
About this data
How to read this page
Star ratings vs. Care Quality Score: The Google star rating reflects visitor and family opinions collected from public reviews. The Care Quality Score is an independent metric derived entirely from federal inspection data — the two measure different things, and comparing them side-by-side gives a fuller picture.
Where this data comes from
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