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Lake Worth Rehabilitation Center
1201 12th Avenue South, 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.
Certified for 120 beds, Lake Worth Rehabilitation Center serves Lake Worth in Palm Beach County, Florida and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1989.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Florida median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 11, 9 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 21.7 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 15.8.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $27K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Florida median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 38.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Palm Beach Co. median | Florida median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 26 | 26 | 18 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 21.7 | 22.5 | 15.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 38.0% | 28.0% | 41.8% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $26,685 | $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: 13 Jun 2025, 1 Mar 2024.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×18 E ×4 F ×1 C ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Feb 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 13 Jun 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | G | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2025 |
| 13 Jun 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | G | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2025 |
| 13 Jun 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2025 |
| 13 Jun 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 | 13 Jul 2025 |
| 13 Jun 2025 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2025 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Sep 2024 |
| 1 Mar 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 | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Mar 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 | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | 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 | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | F0847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | C | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 27 Oct 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2022 |
| 27 Oct 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2022 |
| 27 Oct 2022 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2022 |
| 27 Oct 2022 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2022 |
| 27 Oct 2022 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2022 |
| 27 Oct 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2022 |
| 27 Oct 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2022 |
| 27 Oct 2022 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2022 |
| 27 Oct 2022 | 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 | 1 Dec 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2025 | Fine | $26,685 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Florida average. Turnover: nursing staff 38.0%, RNs 54.5%; 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 | 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 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 6.7% | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.5% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 24.9% | 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. Legal business name: Lake Worth Rehabilitation Center, Llc. Chain: Sovereign Healthcare Holdings (43 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sovereign Healthcare Holdings LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2024 |
| John J Notermann Business Tr | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2024 |
| Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2024 |
| Health Services Properties LLC | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2024 |
| Lwre, LLC | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2024 |
| Southern Healthcare Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2024 |
| Forvis Mazars LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Health Services Properties LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2024 |
| Lwre, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2024 |
| Southern Healthcare Management LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/05/2026 |
| Sovereign Healthcare Disbursements LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2024 |
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 Lake Worth Rehabilitation Center been cited for?
26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Florida median is 18 per facility.
Has Lake Worth Rehabilitation Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $27K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Lake Worth Rehabilitation Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Florida median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Lake Worth Rehabilitation Center?
It is part of the Sovereign Healthcare Holdings chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Sovereign Healthcare Holdings LLC, John J Notermann Business Tr and Southern Healthcare Management LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Lake Worth Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 9 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 13 Jun 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.