Royal Care of Avon ParkCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 1213 W Stratford Rd, Avon Park, FL 33825
- CCN
- 105812
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 90
- Chain
- None in the CMS record
- Residents per day
- 77
- CMS flags
- No standard survey in more than 2 years
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CMS gives Royal Care of Avon Park an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 9 May 2024. The latest survey cycle has 18 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Florida is 6. CMS lists 2 fines with a total of $17,342 for this home in its penalties file.
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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 | Highlands County median | Florida median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 4 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 5 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) | 9 May 2024 | 18 | 6 |
| Cycle 2 | 22 Dec 2021 | 2 | 6 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 6 | 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 | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 18 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 9 May 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 | 31 May 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | E | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jul 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard survey | 18 Jul 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0924 | Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. | E | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
Survey cycle 2: 2 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec 2021 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2022 |
| 22 Dec 2021 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2022 |
Survey cycle 3: 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2020 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 6 Apr 2020 |
| 13 Mar 2020 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 6 Apr 2020 |
| 13 Mar 2020 | 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 | Standard survey | 6 Apr 2020 |
| 13 Mar 2020 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Standard survey | 6 Apr 2020 |
| 13 Mar 2020 | 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 | 6 Apr 2020 |
| 13 Mar 2020 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 6 Apr 2020 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 May 2024 | Fine | $13,325 | |
| 9 May 2024 | Fine | $4,017 |
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 | 4.15 | 3.60 | 3.82 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.84 | 0.60 | 0.73 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.72 | 0.78 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.58 | 2.31 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.47 | 3.30 | 3.49 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 45.4%
- Nurse staff turnover, Florida median
- 41.8%
- RN turnover in a year
- 28.6%
- Administrators who left in a year
- No data
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 | 6.7% | 7.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 5.7% | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.3% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 5.4% | 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
- Avon Park Royal Holdings LLC
The CMS ownership record of this home lists no organisation.
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Other homes in Highlands County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaks at Avon | Avon Park | 4 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 11 Jun 2024 | |
| Palms at Sebring Nursing and Rehabilitation The | Sebring | 1 of 5 | 18 | $0 | 25 Feb 2025 | |
| Vivo Healthcare Sebring | Sebring | 3 of 5 | 13 | $0 | 20 May 2024 | |
| Lake Placid Health and Rehabilitation Center | Lake Placid | 2 of 5 | 18 | $0 | 24 Jul 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 Royal Care of Avon Park (CCN 105812). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/royal-care-of-avon-park-avon-park-fl-105812/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Royal Care of Avon Park last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 19 Feb 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 22 Dec 2021. CMS marks the last health inspection of this home as more than 2 years old.
- Who operates Royal Care of Avon Park?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists no chain for the home. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for this home. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Royal Care of Avon Park 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.