Nursing homes › Florida › West Palm Beach › Darcy Hall of Life Care
2170 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33409 · (561) 683-3333 · 220 certified beds
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Open your comparisonCMS overall star rating: this provider 2/5; median among 691 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.
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Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Life Care Centers of America, a group operating 194 facilities in 26 states. Group record: average rating 3.4/5, 15 abuse citation icons, 3 facilities on the Special Focus list, $3,464,555 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.93 (Florida median: 3.63). RN hours: 0.87. Weekend total: 3.53. Nursing staff turnover: 27%.
In the downloaded CMS dataset: 28 deficiency citations, including 2 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-18 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-09 |
| 2026-02-24 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-20 |
| 2025-09-05 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | complaint | corrected 2025-09-29 |
| 2025-09-05 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | corrected 2025-09-29 |
| 2025-07-09 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-09 |
| 2025-01-30 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-02 |
| 2025-01-30 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-02 |
| 2025-01-30 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-02 |
| 2025-01-30 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-02 |
| 2025-01-30 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-02 |
| 2025-01-30 | 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 | Health | corrected 2025-03-02 |
| 2025-01-30 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-02 |
| 2025-01-30 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-02 |
| 2025-01-30 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-02 |
| 2023-11-08 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-12-08 |
| 2023-10-05 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2023-10-30 |
| 2023-10-05 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2023-10-30 |
| 2023-10-05 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-30 |
| 2023-10-05 | 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 | Health | corrected 2023-10-30 |
| 2023-10-05 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-30 |
| 2023-10-05 | Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-30 |
| 2023-09-20 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-20 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-05 | Fine | $30,924 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTON, FORREST | Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/24/2006 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/07/2006 |
| KAPELOS, JOANN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/26/2023 |
| PRESTON, AARON | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2018 |
| STEPHENS, KENDRA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/29/2023 |
| HENRY, TERRY | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2006 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2006 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2006 |
| DARCY HALL MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/14/2006 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/07/2006 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2021 |
| KAPELOS, JOANN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/26/2023 |
| LAY, LISA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/24/2017 |
| PRESTON, AARON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2018 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/27/2024 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/07/2006 |
| RODRIGUEZ, YANITZA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2022 |
| STEPHENS, KENDRA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/29/2023 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2022 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/07/2006 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Darcy Hall of Life Care — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 105516), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/darcy-hall-of-life-care-west-palm-beach-fl/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 105516. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.