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PALM BEACH NURSING CENTER is a for profit - limited liability company facility in LAKE WORTH, FL with 120 certified beds and a 3-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 29 deficiency records on file. Total penalties: $45K.

4405 LAKEWOOD ROAD, LAKE WORTH, FL 33461

Phone: 5619691400

Overall Rating

3/5

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
105466
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
120
Residents
114
In Hospital
No
County
Palm Beach
Last Inspection
Jun 28, 2024

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.75 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.66
CNA Hours
2.20
Total Nursing Hours
3.60 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.08
Nursing Turnover
30.8%
RN Turnover
44.4%

What the CMS Record Reveals About PALM BEACH NURSING CENTER

PALM BEACH NURSING CENTER operates 120 certified beds in LAKE WORTH, FL with approximately 114 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (5★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 29 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 6 penalties totaling $45K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence. Staffing is reported at 3.60 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.75 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, PALM BEACH NURSING CENTER falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 30.8%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (29 most recent)

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 28, 2025 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 10, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 28, 2024 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 28, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 28, 2024 Tag: 0584

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 28, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 28, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 28, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 28, 2024 Tag: 0806

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 28, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 28, 2024 Tag: 0804

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 28, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 28, 2024 Tag: 0770

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 28, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 28, 2024 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 28, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 28, 2024 Tag: 0725

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 28, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 28, 2024 Tag: 0695

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 28, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 28, 2024 Tag: 0690

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 28, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 28, 2024 Tag: 0685

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 28, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 28, 2024 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 28, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 28, 2024 Tag: 0645

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 28, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 28, 2024 Tag: 0585

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 28, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 28, 2024 Tag: 0583

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 28, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm May 11, 2023 Tag: 0808

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 11, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 11, 2023 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 11, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 11, 2023 Tag: 0755

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

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 11, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 11, 2023 Tag: 0690

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 11, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 11, 2023 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 11, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 11, 2023 Tag: 0676

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 11, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 11, 2023 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 11, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 11, 2023 Tag: 0609

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

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 11, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm May 11, 2023 Tag: 0584

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 11, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 27, 2022 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 24, 2022

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 27, 2022 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 24, 2022

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 27, 2022 Tag: 0676

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 24, 2022

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 27, 2022 Tag: 0584

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 24, 2022

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 7.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 4.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 3.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 1.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 98.7% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 95.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 6.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 14.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 96.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 10.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 4.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 2.2% Yes

Penalty History 6 penalties totaling $45K

Date Type Amount
Oct 23, 2023 Fine $5K
Oct 2, 2023 Fine $14K
Aug 21, 2023 Fine $5K
Aug 14, 2023 Fine $5K
Aug 7, 2023 Fine $5K
Jul 17, 2023 Fine $13K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for PALM BEACH NURSING CENTER?
PALM BEACH NURSING CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (5★).
What are the staffing levels at PALM BEACH NURSING CENTER?
PALM BEACH NURSING CENTER reports 3.60 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.75 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 30.8%.
How many beds does PALM BEACH NURSING CENTER have?
PALM BEACH NURSING CENTER has 120 certified beds with approximately 114 residents. The facility is located at 4405 LAKEWOOD ROAD, LAKE WORTH, FL 33461.
Does PALM BEACH NURSING CENTER have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, PALM BEACH NURSING CENTER has 29 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has PALM BEACH NURSING CENTER received any fines or penalties?
Yes, PALM BEACH NURSING CENTER has received 6 penalties totaling $45K.
Who owns PALM BEACH NURSING CENTER?
PALM BEACH NURSING CENTER is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was PALM BEACH NURSING CENTER last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for PALM BEACH NURSING CENTER was on Jun 28, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for PALM BEACH NURSING CENTER?
PALM BEACH NURSING CENTER is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

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