Nursing homes › Florida › Groves Center
512 S 11th St, Lake Wales, FL 33853 · (863) 676-8502 · 120 certified beds
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Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Hearthstone Senior Communities, a group operating 8 facilities in 1 state. Group record: average rating 1.9/5, 1 abuse citation icon, 2 facilities on the Special Focus list, $561,531 in federal fines.
Total nurse staffing: 3.52 (Florida median: 3.63). RN hours: 0.54. Weekend total: 3.19. Nursing staff turnover: 58%.
In the downloaded CMS dataset: 49 deficiency citations, including 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-04 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-02-04 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Health | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-02-04 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-02-04 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-02-04 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-02-04 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-02-04 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-02-04 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-02-04 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-02-04 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-02-04 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2025-10-29 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-12-11 |
| 2025-10-29 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-12-11 |
| 2025-10-29 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-11 |
| 2025-10-29 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-11 |
| 2025-10-29 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-11 |
| 2025-10-29 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-11 |
| 2025-10-29 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-11 |
| 2025-10-29 | Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-11 |
| 2025-05-28 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-07-23 |
| 2025-05-28 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-06-21 |
| 2025-05-28 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-21 |
| 2025-05-28 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-21 |
| 2025-05-28 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-21 |
| 2024-10-01 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-10-01 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-10-01 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-10-01 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-01-12 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | L | complaint | corrected 2024-02-12 |
| 2024-01-12 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | L | complaint | corrected 2024-02-12 |
| 2024-01-12 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | L | complaint | corrected 2024-02-12 |
| 2024-01-12 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | L | complaint | corrected 2024-02-12 |
| 2024-01-12 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | L | complaint | corrected 2024-02-12 |
| 2024-01-12 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-02-12 |
| 2024-01-12 | 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 | Health | corrected 2024-02-12 |
| 2024-01-12 | Provide 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-02-12 |
| 2024-01-12 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-02-12 |
| 2024-01-12 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2024-02-12 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-29 | Fine | $128,925 |
| 2024-01-12 | Fine | $162,553 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEARTHSTONE SENIOR COMMUNITIES, INC. | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 04/01/2009 |
| GARNER, ALVIN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2009 |
| JAFFE, HOWARD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2009 |
| ROMBOLD, LORI | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2009 |
| WYATT, BRIAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2009 |
| CONSULTING SUPPORT SERVICES, LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/28/2011 |
| FACILITY SUPPORT COMPANY, LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/13/2010 |
| KANE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/06/2012 |
| THEMIS HEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2009 |
| LEBRON, ARLEEN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/16/2021 |
| SPADOLA, CARA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2021 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Groves Center — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 105269), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/groves-center-lake-wales-fl/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 105269. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.