Nursing homes › Florida › Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center
730 N Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales, FL 33853 · 8636761512 · 100 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Ahava Healthcare, a group operating 16 facilities in 4 states. Group record: average rating 2.4/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $445,006 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.51 (Florida median: 3.63). RN hours: 0.49. Weekend total: 3.37. Nursing staff turnover: 44%.
All-time on record: 34 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-24 | 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. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-07-11 |
| 2025-04-30 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-30 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-30 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-30 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-30 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-30 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-30 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2024-06-24 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2024-07-24 |
| 2024-06-24 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Health | corrected 2024-07-24 |
| 2024-06-24 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Health | corrected 2024-07-24 |
| 2024-06-24 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | E | Health | corrected 2024-07-24 |
| 2024-06-24 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-24 |
| 2024-06-24 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-24 |
| 2024-06-24 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-24 |
| 2024-06-24 | 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 2024-07-24 |
| 2024-06-24 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-24 |
| 2024-06-24 | Implement 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-24 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-30 | Fine | $46,800 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFI HEALTHCARE FL LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 06/01/2019 |
| ECM HOLDINGS LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 10% | since 06/01/2019 |
| NIEDERMAN, ANSHEL | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2019 |
| NIEDERMAN, ANSHEL | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2019 |
| DEAN, BYRON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/10/2024 |
| SPADOLA, CARA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/10/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 106069. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.