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Nursing homes in Hardee County, Florida
There are 1 certified nursing home in Hardee County, Florida, with 79 beds between them.
100% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (34%). Inspectors recorded 23 health deficiencies over three cycles, 29.1 per 100 beds against 16.1 statewide.
No fines are listed for facilities in the county in the period covered.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Hardee County | Florida | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 1 | 694 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 100% | 34% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 29.1 | 16.1 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $0 | $17M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivo Healthcare Wauchula | Wauchula | 79 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 29.1 | — | 27 Jun 2024 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 2 |
| F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | 2 |
| F0758 | 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. | 2 |
| F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | 1 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 1 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 1 |
Chains present: Vivo Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Hardee County, Florida?
1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 79 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Hardee County have the highest CMS ratings?
Vivo Healthcare Wauchula (2 stars)
How do Hardee County nursing homes compare with Florida?
100% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 34% statewide; citations run at 29.1 per 100 beds against 16.1 statewide.