730 N Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 676-1512 · Ahava Healthcare
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation | Certified beds | 100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated occupancy | 83.1% | Latest inspection | 2024-06-24 |
| Metric | Facility | County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Health-inspection score | 94.0 points | 74.0 points | 38.5 points |
| Total nurse staffing | 3.51 hours/day | 3.52 hours/day | 3.63 hours/day |
| RN staffing | 0.49 hours/day | 0.52 hours/day | 0.62 hours/day |
| Staff turnover | 43.5% | 45.5% | 41.8% |
| Latest health deficiencies | 10 deficiencies | 10 deficiencies | 6 deficiencies |
Comparisons describe CMS data; they are not recommendations.
Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-24Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-24Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-24PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-24Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-24Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-24Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-24Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-24Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-24Implement 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-24Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-09-11Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-09-11Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-09-11Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-09-11Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-09-11Provide 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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-09-11Implement 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-09-11Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-09-11Ensure 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-09-11Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-09-11Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-09-11Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-04-23Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-04-23Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-04-23Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-04-23Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-04-23Reported averages, not a real-time staffing schedule.
These group measures do not predict an individual resident’s experience.
What changes were made after inspectors reported actual harm during the 2025-06-24 inspection?
Suggested because of: latest actual harmHow many RNs are typically on site during days, nights, and weekends?
Suggested because of: rn staffingWhat fall-prevention program is used, and how are families notified after a fall?
Suggested because of: falls major injuryHow does the care team prevent and treat pressure injuries?
Suggested because of: pressure ulcersWhat operational changes followed the facility's most recent penalty?
Suggested because of: penalties| Reported measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Nurse aide hours | 2.17753 |
| Lpn hours | 0.83701 |
| Rn hours | 0.49485 |
| Reported total hours | 3.50939 |
| Weekend total hours | 3.37465 |
| Weekend rn hours | 0.3952 |
| Adjusted total hours | 3.47236 |
| Total turnover percent | 43.5 |
| Rn turnover percent | 40 |
| Administrators left | 0 |
Hours are per resident per day; turnover values are percentages. Missing values are not zero.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-30 | Fine | $46,800.00 |
Totals reflect the supplied CMS records, not a lifetime total.
Health counts describe the latest rating cycle. Fire counts cover supplied fire-safety records.
FL counts scope/severity G–L as serious deficiencies. Immediate jeopardy is J–L; these are not interchangeable.
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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.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
| Name | Role | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MFI HEALTHCARE FL LLC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% |
| ECM HOLDINGS LLC | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 10% |
| NIEDERMAN, ANSHEL | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE |
| NIEDERMAN, ANSHEL | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE |
| DEAN, BYRON | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE |
| SPADOLA, CARA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE |
| EISEN, MENASHE | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE |
| PHILIPSON, BENT | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE |
| PHILIPSON, GABRIELLE | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE |
| PHILIPSON, RAQUEL | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE |
| FORVIS MAZARS LLP | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE |
| DEAN, BYRON | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE |
| SPADOLA, CARA | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE |
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