Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center
730 N SCENIC HWY
LAKE WALES FL 33853
Phone: 8636761512
For profit - Corporation
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the Florida average: 2.3 star lower (3.3), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the Lake Wales average: level with the average (1.0)
CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 100 |
| Average residents per day | 83.1 |
| Occupancy | 83% |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Chain | AHAVA HEALTHCARE (16 facilities) |
| County | Polk |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 2006-03-15 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 106069 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 10 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.47 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.51 |
| Registered nurse turnover | 40.0% |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 43.5% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 1 |
| Fines (total value) | $46,800 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 1 |
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Is Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center highly rated?
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 3, and quality measures 3.
How many beds does Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center have?
CMS certifies 100 beds; the facility reports an average of 83.1 residents per day (about 83% occupancy).
Does Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center have any fines or citations?
Yes. CMS records $46,800 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center been cited for abuse?
CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.