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Avante At Lake Worth, Inc.
2501 N A St, Lake Worth, FL 33460
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Avante At Lake Worth, Inc. is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Lake Worth, Florida, certified for 138 beds and caring for about 110 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Florida median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 59 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (22, 25, 12 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 42.8 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 15.8.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $28K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Florida median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 38.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Palm Beach Co. median | Florida median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 59 | 26 | 18 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 42.8 | 22.5 | 15.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 38.1% | 28.0% | 41.8% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $28,275 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (54 in the county, 694 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Florida average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 30 May 2025, 14 Feb 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×50 E ×6 F ×1 B ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 May 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Jun 2026 |
| 5 May 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Jun 2026 |
| 7 Oct 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Nov 2025 |
| 7 Oct 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Nov 2025 |
| 4 Sep 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 5 Sep 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2025 |
| 28 Mar 2025 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 2 Jan 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Complaint investigation | 23 Jan 2025 |
| 2 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 23 Jan 2025 |
| 2 Jan 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jan 2025 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Aug 2024 |
| 14 Feb 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2024 |
| 14 Feb 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2024 |
| 14 Feb 2024 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | E | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2024 |
| 14 Feb 2024 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2024 |
| 14 Feb 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2024 |
| 14 Feb 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2024 |
| 14 Feb 2024 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2024 |
| 14 Feb 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2024 |
| 14 Feb 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2024 |
| 14 Feb 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2024 |
| 14 Feb 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2024 |
| 14 Feb 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2024 |
| 14 Feb 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2024 |
| 14 Feb 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2024 |
| 14 Feb 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2024 |
| 14 Feb 2024 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2024 |
| 14 Feb 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2024 |
| 14 Feb 2024 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2024 |
| 14 Feb 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2024 |
| 14 Feb 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2024 |
| 14 Feb 2024 | F0909 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2024 |
| 10 Jan 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Feb 2024 |
| 10 Jan 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Feb 2024 |
| 10 Jan 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Feb 2024 |
| 7 Oct 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2022 |
| 7 Oct 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2022 |
| 7 Oct 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2022 |
| 7 Oct 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2022 |
| 7 Oct 2022 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2022 |
| 7 Oct 2022 | F0710 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2022 |
| 7 Oct 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2022 |
| 7 Oct 2022 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | B | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sep 2025 | Fine | $13,764 | |
| 4 Sep 2025 | Fine | $10,364 | |
| 30 May 2025 | Fine | $4,147 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Florida average. Turnover: nursing staff 38.1%, RNs 45.0%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Florida median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 4.7% | 7.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 4.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 4.6% | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 6.6% | 7.0% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Chain: Avante Centers (11 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ag Holdings, Inc. | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 10/22/1990 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Palm Beach County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boynton Beach Rehabilitation Center | Boynton Beach | 168 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 10.1 | — | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Chatsworth At Pga National | Palm Beach Gardens | 62 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6.5 | — | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Edward J Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Riviera Beach | 120 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4.2 | — | 21 May 2026 |
| Finnish-American Village | Lake Worth | 45 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 24.4 | $9K | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Gardens Court | Palm Beach Gardens | 120 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3.3 | — | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Health Center At Sinai Residences | Boca Raton | 60 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 11.7 | — | 15 Feb 2024 |
| Joseph L Morse Health Center Inc The | West Palm Beach | 230 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0.4 | — | 14 Apr 2022 |
| Stratford Court of Boca Raton | Boca Raton | 60 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 33.3 | — | 26 Sep 2024 |
All 54 facilities in Palm Beach County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Avante At Lake Worth, Inc. been cited for?
59 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Florida median is 18 per facility.
Has Avante At Lake Worth, Inc. been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $28K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Avante At Lake Worth, Inc. compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a Florida median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Avante At Lake Worth, Inc.?
It is part of the Avante Centers chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Ag Holdings, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Avante At Lake Worth, Inc. last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 5 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 30 May 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.