LAKE WALES, FL 33853
CMS Certification Number (CCN): 105269 · 120 beds
GROVES CENTER is a Medicare-certified nursing home in LAKE WALES, FL (CMS Certification Number 105269). CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall. Federal inspection records list 49 health deficiencies, including 5 immediate jeopardy citations. The most recent survey date on record is February 4, 2026. Federal civil monetary penalties on record total $291K across 2 fines. CMS lists this home as a current Special Focus Facility. Current SFF homes are inspected more often than other nursing homes. Time in the SFF program: 8 months. Ownership / chain affiliation in CMS records: HEARTHSTONE SENIOR COMMUNITIES. This page summarizes public CMS inspection, staffing, penalty, and ownership data so families can research a nursing home before choosing care. It is not medical advice or a recommendation.
| Overall CMS rating | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 |
| Total health deficiencies | 49 |
| Most recent inspection / survey date | February 4, 2026 |
| Serious deficiency flags | 8 |
| Harm citations | 3 |
| Immediate jeopardy citations | 5 |
| Special Focus Facility status | Current Special Focus Facility |
| Most recent inspection | July 22, 2026 |
| Graduation criteria on latest survey | Met |
| Time in SFF program | 8 months |
| CMS abuse icon | Yes |
| Total federal fines | $291K |
| Fine count | 2 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.54 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident day | 3.52 |
| Days with zero RN hours | 3.3% |
Chain / affiliated entity: HEARTHSTONE SENIOR COMMUNITIES
Ownership type: Organization
This owner operates 37 facilities in the current extract.