For-profit

Lake Worth Rehabilitation Center

1201 12Th Avenue South, Lake Worth, FL 33460

(561) 586-7404 · Sovereign Healthcare Holdings

2CMS overall rating · out of 5

At a glance

CMS data snapshot: 2026-08-01 · Sources and limitations
2 of 5Overall
2 of 5Health inspections
4 of 5Staffing
4 of 5Resident quality
OwnershipFor profit - CorporationCertified beds120
Estimated occupancy82.5%Latest inspection2025-06-13

County and Florida comparison

Navy: facility · Teal: county · Gray: Florida
Overall rating
Facility: 2 of 5
worse
Health-inspection score
Facility: 55.0 points
worse
Total nurse staffing
Facility: 3.55 hours/day
similar
RN staffing
Facility: 0.68 hours/day
better
Staff turnover
Facility: 38.0%
better
Latest health deficiencies
Facility: 6 deficiencies
similar
View data table
MetricFacilityCountyFlorida
Overall rating2 of 53 of 53 of 5
Health-inspection score55.0 points41.5 points38.5 points
Total nurse staffing3.55 hours/day3.63 hours/day3.63 hours/day
RN staffing0.68 hours/day0.82 hours/day0.62 hours/day
Staff turnover38.0%27.9%41.8%
Latest health deficiencies6 deficiencies8.5 deficiencies6 deficiencies

Comparisons describe CMS data; they are not recommendations.

Inspection history

2025-06-13
6 deficiencies
Highest severity: G

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0

Tag 0609 · Severity G

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-13

Tag 0610 · Severity G

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-13

Tag 0684 · Severity D

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-13

Tag 0693 · Severity D

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.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-13

Tag 0835 · Severity D

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Administration Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-13
2024-03-01
11 deficiencies
Highest severity: E

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0

Tag 0584 · Severity E

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-29

Tag 0679 · Severity E

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-29

Tag 0908 · Severity E

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Environmental Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-29

Tag 0561 · Severity D

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-29

Tag 0641 · Severity D

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-29

Tag 0644 · Severity D

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-29

Tag 0657 · Severity D

Develop 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 2024-03-29

Tag 0698 · Severity D

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-29

Tag 0880 · Severity D

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-29

Tag 0847 · Severity C

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Administration Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-29
2022-10-27
9 deficiencies
Highest severity: F

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0

Tag 0812 · Severity F

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 2022-12-01

Tag 0641 · Severity E

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-01

Tag 0607 · Severity D

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-01

Tag 0610 · Severity D

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-01

Tag 0679 · Severity D

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-01

Tag 0686 · Severity D

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-01

Tag 0692 · Severity D

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-01

Tag 0755 · Severity D

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-01

Tag 0761 · Severity D

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-01

Staffing composition

2.11 hours/dayNurse aide
0.76 hours/dayLPN
0.68 hours/dayRN
Total staffing
3.55 hours/day
County median
3.63 hours/day
Florida median
3.63 hours/day
Weekend total
3.21 hours/day
Staff turnover
38.0%
RN turnover
54.5%

Reported averages, not a real-time staffing schedule.

Resident outcomes

Lower is generally better

Hospitalizations

1.7 per 1,000 daysbetterFlorida: 2.1 per 1,000 days · County: 2.2 per 1,000 days
20250101-20251231

Emergency-department visits

0.7 per 1,000 daysbetterFlorida: 1.0 per 1,000 days · County: 0.9 per 1,000 days
20250101-20251231

Falls with major injury

1.7%betterFlorida: 2.2% · County: 1.8%
2025Q2-2026Q1

Pressure ulcers

2.5%betterFlorida: 4.2% · County: 4.9%
2025Q2-2026Q1

Urinary tract infections

0.0%unavailableFlorida: 0.0% · County: 0.3%
2025Q2-2026Q1

Antipsychotic medication use

24.9%worseFlorida: 7.0% · County: 11.0%
2025Q2-2026Q1

These group measures do not predict an individual resident’s experience.

Questions to ask

Use these prompts during a tour or phone call
  1. How are antipsychotic medications reviewed, reduced when appropriate, and discussed with families?

    Suggested because of: antipsychotic use
  2. What operational changes followed the facility's most recent penalty?

    Suggested because of: penalties
  3. How will the care plan be developed, reviewed, and shared with our family?

    Suggested because of: general care planning

Facility Details

County
Palm Beach County
Certified beds
120
Average daily residents
99
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider type
Medicare and Medicaid
In hospital
No
Date certified
1989-01-26
CCN
105659

Staffing Data

Reported measureValue
Nurse aide hours2.11499
Lpn hours0.75771
Rn hours0.68202
Reported total hours3.55472
Weekend total hours3.20602
Weekend rn hours0.41194
Adjusted total hours4.39579
Total turnover percent38
Rn turnover percent54.5
Administrators left1

Hours are per resident per day; turnover values are percentages. Missing values are not zero.

Penalties & Enforcement

$26,685.00Total fines
1Number of fines
0Payment denials
DateTypeAmount
2025-06-13Fine$26,685.00

Totals reflect the supplied CMS records, not a lifetime total.

Citations

6Health citations
11Fire safety citations

Health counts describe the latest rating cycle. Fire counts cover supplied fire-safety records.

Serious Deficiencies

FL counts scope/severity G–L as serious deficiencies. Immediate jeopardy is J–L; these are not interchangeable.

2

2025-06-13 · G

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

2025-06-13 · G

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Ownership & Operators

NameRoleShare
SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS LLCDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE
CRONQUIST 2015 FAMILY TRINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE
JOHN J NOTERMANN BUSINESS TRINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE
MANGINE, JOHNINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE
BERKADIA COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE LLC5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE
HEALTH SERVICES PROPERTIES LLC5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE
LWRE, LLC5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE
BELL, CHARLESMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE
CHERY, DAWNMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE
KAAR, SUSANMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE
SOUTHERN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
CRONQUIST, ROYCEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
MANGINE, JOHNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
MELTON, DONALDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
NOTERMANN, WILLIAMOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
SPURLOCK, TANISHAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
WATT, JASONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
NOTERMANN, BRENDAINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
FORVIS MAZARS LLPADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
HEALTH SERVICES PROPERTIES LLCADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
LWRE, LLCADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
SOUTHERN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT LLCADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE DISBURSEMENTS LLCADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
BELL, CHARLESADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
CHERY, DAWNADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
CRONQUIST, ROYCEADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
KAAR, SUSANADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
KELLY, MICHELLEADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
MANGINE, JOHNADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
MELTON, DONALDADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
NOTERMANN, WILLIAMADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
SPURLOCK, TANISHAADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
WATT, JASONADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE

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