Lakeland Senior AdvisorWhat is Lake Wales Care Center licensed and certified as?
Lake Wales Care Center, at 730 N Scenic Hwy in Lake Wales (33853), is a nursing home licensed for 100 beds under AHCA license #12760961; CMS's Care Compare gives it 1 of 5 stars overall (data as of October 1, 2026).
| Record | Value |
|---|---|
| AHCA license number | 12760961 |
| Licensed beds (AHCA) | 100 |
| License status | Licensed |
| First licensed (AHCA) | February 1, 2026 |
| License expires | January 31, 2028 |
| CMS certification number | 106069 |
| Ownership type (CMS) | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds / average residents per day | 100 / 86.0 |
| Chain (CMS) | AHAVA HEALTHCARE |
| Inside a continuing care retirement community (CMS) | No |
What star ratings does CMS give Lake Wales Care Center?
On Care Compare, Lake Wales Care Center holds 1 of 5 overall; its component ratings are 1 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality measures.
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 1 of 5 |
| Staffing | 3 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 4 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality | 5 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality | 2 of 5 |
Nurses and aides together log 3.49 hours per resident per day, lower than the Polk County median of 3.57; RN hours alone come to 0.46, about level with the Polk County median of 0.47; nursing staff turnover stands at 45.5%, about level with the Polk County median of 45.5%.
How did Lake Wales Care Center do at its most recent health inspection?
CMS's latest standard health inspection for this home, dated June 24, 2024, recorded 10 health deficiencies, against a Polk County median of 10; separately, CMS shows 1 federal fine adding up to $46,800 within three years.
Earlier cycles two and three together recorded 19 deficiencies, CMS lists 0 infection-control citations, and the surveys themselves are carried out by Florida inspectors on CMS's behalf.
Are there state sanctions on Lake Wales Care Center's license?
Yes: 15 state sanctions sit on the AHCA profile, $297,784 in all, the newest initiated February 10, 2023.
| Initiated | Sanction | Basis | Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 10, 2023 | Conditional License | Survey | — |
| February 10, 2023 | Fine | Survey | $1,000 |
| February 10, 2023 | Conditional License | Survey | — |
| February 10, 2023 | Fine | Survey | $1,000 |
| May 15, 2022 | Fine | Survey | $10,000 |
| May 5, 2022 | Fine | Survey | $12,000 |
| September 29, 2021 | Fine | Application | $500 |
| July 8, 2019 | Fine | Survey | $2,000 |
Which other Polk County nursing homes are close to Lake Wales Care Center?
Groves Center is the nearest alternative, roughly 2.0 miles away, with a CMS overall rating of Not rated by CMS.
| Facility | Miles away | CMS overall | Licensed beds | CMS deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groves Center 512 S 11Th St, 33853 | 2.0 | Not rated by CMS | 120 | 20 |
| Astoria Health and Rehabilitation Center 701 Overlook Dr Se, 33884 | 8.9 | 3 of 5 | 132 | 10 |
| Life Care Center of Winter Haven 1510 Cypress Gardens Blvd, 33884 | 9.6 | 4 of 5 | 177 | 10 |
| Palm Garden of Winter Haven 1120 Cypress Gardens Blvd, 33884 | 9.8 | 4 of 5 | 120 | 8 |
Which hospitals are nearest to Lake Wales Care Center?
Measured in a straight line, AdventHealth Lake Wales is closest (roughly 0.9 miles), with Winter Haven Hospital next (roughly 11.8 miles).
Hospital case managers tend to refer to nearby homes, but a patient may pick any Medicare-certified nursing home that has a bed and accepts the referral.
AHCA profile: FloridaHealthFinder record
