Darcy Hall of Life CareCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 2170 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
- CCN
- 105516
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 220
- Residents per day
- 182
- CMS flags
- CMS abuse icon
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CMS gives Darcy Hall of Life Care an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 30 Jan 2025. The latest survey cycle has 13 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Florida is 6. CMS lists 1 fine of $30,924 for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Palm Beach County median | Florida median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 5 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 54 homes in the county, 694 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Florida median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 30 Jan 2025 | 13 | 6 |
| Cycle 2 | 5 Oct 2023 | 7 | 6 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 8 | 5 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | K0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | F0 | ||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 13 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Apr 2026 |
| 24 Feb 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | 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 | 2 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 2 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 2 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 2 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 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 | 2 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 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 | 2 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 2 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 2 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 2 Mar 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 7 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jul 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Aug 2025 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | 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 | 30 Oct 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | 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 Oct 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 30 Oct 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 30 Oct 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | 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 Oct 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0914 | Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed. | D | Standard survey | 30 Oct 2023 |
Survey cycle 3: 8 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Nov 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 9 Jun 2022 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | B | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2022 |
| 9 Jun 2022 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2022 |
| 9 Jun 2022 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2022 |
| 9 Jun 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. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2022 |
| 9 Jun 2022 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2022 |
| 9 Jun 2022 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2022 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sep 2025 | Fine | $30,924 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Florida median | Florida average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.93 | 3.60 | 3.82 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.87 | 0.60 | 0.73 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.62 | 0.78 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.44 | 2.31 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.53 | 3.30 | 3.49 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 27.2%
- Nurse staff turnover, Florida median
- 41.8%
- RN turnover in a year
- 45.3%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Florida median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 5.7% | 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 | 0.6% | 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 | 9.9% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.7% | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.5% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.0% | 7.0% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Darcy Hall Medical Investors, LLC
- Chain
- Life Care Centers of America (194 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Hall Medical Investors, LLC | Operational/managerial control | 14 Sep 2006 | |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | 7 Aug 2006 | |
| Darcy Hall Medical Investors, LLC | Adp of the snf | 14 Sep 2006 | |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Adp of the snf | 14 Sep 2006 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Palm Beach County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Garden of West Palm Beach | West Palm Beach | 3 of 5 | 5 | $16,153 | 18 Apr 2024 | |
| Westgate Health and Rehabilitation Center | West Palm Beach | 3 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 7 Aug 2025 | |
| Colonial Skilled Nursing Facility LLC | West Palm Beach | 3 of 5 | 10 | $5,395 | 15 May 2025 | |
| Lakeside Health Center | West Palm Beach | 4 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 18 Dec 2025 | |
| Joseph L Morse Health Center Inc The | West Palm Beach | 5 of 5 | 0 | $0 | 21 Nov 2024 | |
| Aviata at West Palm Beach | West Palm Beach | 2 of 5 | 13 | $33,790 | 25 Sep 2025 | |
| Lourdes-Noreen McKeen Residence for Geriatric Care | West Palm Beach | 4 of 5 | 14 | $0 | 5 Sep 2025 | |
| Rehabilitation Center of the Palm Beaches, The | West Palm Beach | 4 of 5 | 5 | $6,900 | 27 Mar 2025 | |
| Beach Breeze Rehab and Care Center | West Palm Beach | 2 of 5 | 16 | $0 | 8 May 2025 | |
| Aviata at Greenacres | Green Acres | 2 of 5 | 9 | $139,171 | 10 Jul 2025 | |
| Edward J Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Riviera Beach | 5 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 21 May 2026 | |
| Avante at Lake Worth, Inc. | Lake Worth | 1 of 5 | 22 | $28,275 | 30 May 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Darcy Hall of Life Care (CCN 105516). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/darcy-hall-of-life-care-west-palm-beach-fl-105516/
Provenance
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Questions
- When was Darcy Hall of Life Care last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 18 Mar 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 5 Oct 2023.
- Who operates Darcy Hall of Life Care?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain Life Care Centers of America. The CMS ownership file names Darcy Hall Medical Investors, LLC and Life Care Centers of America, Inc. for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Darcy Hall of Life Care a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 3 homes in Florida as Special Focus Facilities and 15 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.