For-profit

Royal Care of Avon Park

1213 W Stratford Rd, Avon Park, FL 33825

(863) 453-6674

2CMS overall rating · out of 5

At a glance

CMS data snapshot: 2026-08-01 · Sources and limitations
2 of 5Overall
1 of 5Health inspections
4 of 5Staffing
5 of 5Resident quality
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability companyCertified beds90
Estimated occupancy85.8%Latest inspection2024-05-09

County and Florida comparison

Navy: facility · Teal: county · Gray: Florida
Overall rating
Facility: 2 of 5
worse
Health-inspection score
Facility: 146.0 points
worse
Total nurse staffing
Facility: 4.15 hours/day
better
RN staffing
Facility: 0.84 hours/day
better
Staff turnover
Facility: 45.4%
worse
Latest health deficiencies
Facility: 18 deficiencies
worse
View data table
MetricFacilityCountyFlorida
Overall rating2 of 52 of 53 of 5
Health-inspection score146.0 points94.0 points38.5 points
Total nurse staffing4.15 hours/day3.73 hours/day3.63 hours/day
RN staffing0.84 hours/day0.50 hours/day0.62 hours/day
Staff turnover45.4%46.8%41.8%
Latest health deficiencies18 deficiencies18 deficiencies6 deficiencies

Comparisons describe CMS data; they are not recommendations.

Inspection history

2024-05-09
18 deficiencies
Highest severity: G

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0

Tag 0686 · Severity G

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-31

Tag 0867 · Severity F

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Administration Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-18

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 2024-05-31

Tag 0645 · Severity E

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-31

Tag 0684 · Severity E

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 2024-05-31

Tag 0761 · Severity E

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 2024-05-31

Tag 0812 · Severity E

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 2024-05-31

Tag 0880 · Severity E

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-31

Tag 0924 · Severity E

Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.

Environmental Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-31

Tag 0550 · Severity D

Honor 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 2024-05-31

Tag 0641 · Severity D

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-31

Tag 0694 · Severity D

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-31

Tag 0695 · Severity D

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-31

Tag 0757 · Severity D

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-31

Tag 0759 · Severity D

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-18

Tag 0760 · Severity D

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-31

Tag 0791 · Severity D

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-31
2021-12-22
2 deficiencies
Highest severity: D

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0

Tag 0688 · Severity D

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.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-01-14

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 2022-01-14
2020-03-13
6 deficiencies
Highest severity: E

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0

Tag 0760 · Severity E

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2020-04-06

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 2020-04-06

Tag 0689 · Severity D

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2020-04-06

Tag 0690 · Severity D

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2020-04-06

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 2020-04-06

Tag 0880 · Severity D

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2020-04-06

Staffing composition

2.58 hours/dayNurse aide
0.72 hours/dayLPN
0.84 hours/dayRN
Total staffing
4.15 hours/day
County median
3.73 hours/day
Florida median
3.63 hours/day
Weekend total
3.47 hours/day
Staff turnover
45.4%
RN turnover
28.6%

Reported averages, not a real-time staffing schedule.

Resident outcomes

Lower is generally better

Hospitalizations

1.6 per 1,000 daysbetterFlorida: 2.1 per 1,000 days · County: 1.2 per 1,000 days
20250101-20251231

Emergency-department visits

0.3 per 1,000 daysbetterFlorida: 1.0 per 1,000 days · County: 0.8 per 1,000 days
20250101-20251231

Falls with major injury

2.5%worseFlorida: 2.2% · County: 2.5%
2025Q2-2026Q1

Pressure ulcers

2.3%betterFlorida: 4.2% · County: 2.9%
2025Q2-2026Q1

Urinary tract infections

3.8%unavailableFlorida: 0.0% · County: 0.2%
2025Q2-2026Q1

Antipsychotic medication use

5.4%betterFlorida: 7.0% · County: 5.4%
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. What is driving staff turnover, and what is being done to retain nurses and aides?

    Suggested because of: staff turnover
  2. What fall-prevention program is used, and how are families notified after a fall?

    Suggested because of: falls major injury
  3. What operational changes followed the facility's most recent penalty?

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

    Suggested because of: general care planning

Facility Details

County
Highlands County
Certified beds
90
Average daily residents
77.2
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider type
Medicare and Medicaid
In hospital
No
Date certified
1993-07-01
CCN
105812

Staffing Data

Reported measureValue
Nurse aide hours2.58262
Lpn hours0.72322
Rn hours0.84108
Reported total hours4.14692
Weekend total hours3.46694
Weekend rn hours0.60089
Adjusted total hours4.01549
Total turnover percent45.4
Rn turnover percent28.6
Administrators leftNot reported by CMS

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

Penalties & Enforcement

$17,342.00Total fines
2Number of fines
0Payment denials
DateTypeAmount
2024-05-09Fine$4,017.00
2024-05-09Fine$13,325.00

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

Citations

18Health citations
6Fire 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.

1

2024-05-09 · G

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

Ownership & Operators

NameRoleShare
STROHLI, ELI5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100%
GELDART, DONALDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
MATHEIS, PAMELAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
GELDART, DONALDADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
MATHEIS, PAMELAADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE

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