Nursing home / skilled nursing
Groves Center
Nursing home / skilled nursing in Lake Wales, Florida
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 512 S 11TH ST |
| City | Lake Wales |
| State | Florida |
| ZIP code | 33853 |
| County | Polk |
| Phone | 863-676-8502 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 105269 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Certification | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First approved for Medicare/Medicaid | September 11, 1973 |
| Located in a hospital | N |
| Continuing care retirement community | N |
| Special focus status | SFF |
| Care types | skilled nursing, rehab services |
| Services offered | skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services |
Groves Center is in 512 S 11TH ST, Lake Wales, FL 33853. Phone: 863-676-8502. Ownership: For profit - Corporation. CMS publishes no overall star rating for it in this file.
Groves Center in Lake Wales, Florida, is a skilled nursing facility that provides post-acute care, 24-hour skilled nursing, in-house wound care, and rehabilitation and therapy to help residents regain independence. It also provides long-term care for residents who need ongoing support, including people with life-limiting illnesses. The facility has an expansive rehab gym and courtyards and common areas where patients and families can visit and rest. The site states the center accepts private pay, all PPOs, Medicare, and a wide range of HMOs, and the center can be reached at (863) 676-8502. CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 326.000; 2 federal fines totaling $246354.00; total nursing staff turnover 55.7%.
More about this provider
| Groves Center's official site describes a skilled nursing facility in Lake Wales, Florida providing post-acute care focused on comfort, compassion, and healing. Its care team provides 24-hour skilled nursing, in-house complex wound care, rehabilitation and therapy services supported by licensed nurses to help residents regain independence, and long-term care in a comfortable environment for residents with life-limiting illnesses. The site highlights an expansive rehab gym and spacious courtyards and common areas for patients and families. | |
| Services and programs | 24/7 skilled nursing, Complex wound care (in-house), Rehabilitation and therapy services, Long-term care, Post-acute care |
| Who it serves | Patients needing post-acute care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation, and residents needing long-term care, including residents with life-limiting illnesses, as described on the official site |
| Payment types it states | Private pay, all PPOs, Medicare, and a wide range of HMOs, as stated on the official site |
| Visiting and contact details | Phone: (863) 676-8502; the site describes spacious courtyards and a lobby where patients and family can visit and rest, an expansive rehab gym, and a location in Lake Wales, Florida near major freeways and local hospitals; no street address is published on the page read |
| Website | https://thegrovescenter.com/ |
Quality measures
Source: CMS · CMS processing date: 2026-10-01
| Star ratings and staffing hours | |
|---|---|
| RN staffing hours per resident per day | 0.47 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.45 |
Inspection results
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score | 124 |
| Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 326.000 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score | 932 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score | 124 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score | 932 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date | 2026-07-22 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 20 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 26 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies | 12 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 8 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 15 |
Staffing
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Nursing Case-Mix Index | 1.28679 |
| Registered Nurse turnover | 85.7 |
| Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio | 0.91245 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 55.7 |
| Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.86048 |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.33534 |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 1 |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 2.11074 |
| Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.17839 |
| Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.17474 |
Penalties
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Fines | 2 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 0 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 2 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 246354.00 |
Ownership
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Chain ID | 262 |
| Chain Name | HEARTHSTONE SENIOR COMMUNITIES |
| Legal Business Name | GROVES REHABILITATION CENTER LLC |
| Chain Average QM Rating | 3.4 |
| Chain Average Staffing Rating | 2.6 |
| Number of Facilities in Chain | 8 |
| Chain Average Overall 5-star Rating | 1.9 |
| Chain Average Health Inspection Rating | 1.7 |
| Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | N |
Occupancy and payer mix
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Abuse Icon | Y |
| High Performing Icon | N |
| With a Resident and Family Council | Both |
| Average Number of Residents per Day | 105.3 |
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
| Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago | N |
Who pays for nursing home / skilled nursing?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
Nursing home / skilled nursing guide · Paying for care
Other nursing home / skilled nursing in Polk County
- Lake Wales Health And Rehabilitation Center — Lake Wales
- Oak Haven Rehab And Nursing Center — Auburndale
- Bartow Center — Bartow
Common questions about Groves Center
Where is Groves Center located?
Groves Center is at 512 S 11TH ST, Lake Wales, Florida 33853.
What care and services does Groves Center offer?
Groves Center offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services.
Is Groves Center Medicare-certified?
Yes. Groves Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How do I contact Groves Center?
Call Groves Center at 863-676-8502.
How much does a nursing home cost?
The national median cost of a nursing home is $9,581 a month for a semi-private room and $10,798 a month for a private room (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in Florida can be higher or lower. See our guide to nursing home costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
Medicare Part A pays for skilled nursing care in a certified nursing home for up to 100 days in each benefit period. You need a hospital stay of at least 3 days first. You pay $0 a day for days 1 to 20, then $217 a day for days 21 to 100 (2026). After day 100, Medicare pays $0. Medicare does not pay for long-term care that only helps with daily tasks. Medicare Advantage plans cover skilled nursing too, with their own costs and rules. A Medigap plan can pay the daily cost share toward the Original Medicare benefit.
What is the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. It does not give round-the-clock nursing care. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living.
Who else pays for a nursing home besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for nursing home care for people who meet its income and asset rules. It is the main payer for long stays. The VA pays for some veterans in VA or contract nursing homes. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other costs are paid out of pocket.