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Groves Center

512 S 11th St, Lake Wales, FL 33853

Summary

Groves Center is a nursing home in Lake Wales, Florida, in Polk County. According to Medicare (CMS), it has 120 certified beds and it cares for an average of 109 residents a day. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid since 1973. It is a privately owned, for-profit home. It belongs to Hearthstone Senior Communities, an organization with 8 nursing homes. Residents’ families have an organized family council, a good way to learn what life is like there. The closest hospital with an emergency room is Adventhealth Lake Wales, about 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

What it offers

Resident council
Yes, residents have an organized council
Family council
Yes, families have an organized council
Residents on the day of the last inspection
114 (79 on Medicaid and 22 on Medicare), on January 12, 2024

Public data from CMS — Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Form 671), 2nd quarter of 2026, CMS — Nursing Homes: Provider Information, September 30, 2026. Confirm the details when you call.

Medicare ratings

Medicare (CMS) rates certified nursing homes from 1 to 5 stars. This place doesn’t have a published overall rating yet.

Overall
Not rated
Health inspections
Not rated
Staffing
Not rated
Quality measures
Not rated
Long-stay residents
Not rated
Short-stay residents (rehab)
Not rated

Star ratings are a useful reference, not a final verdict: it’s best to visit, meet the staff and ask your questions. Source: CMS, September 1, 2026.

Key facts

Certified beds120
Residents per day (average)109
Nursing hours per resident per day3.5
Ownership
For-profit (corporation)Part of Hearthstone Senior Communities (8 nursing homes)
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident or family council
Resident and family councils
Certified since
September 11, 1973
CMS certification number (CCN)
105269

What certification means. A certified nursing home meets the federal requirements of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to receive payments from Medicare, as a skilled nursing facility, or from Medicaid, as a nursing facility. Federal rules require it to have enough nursing staff 24 hours a day, and the state agency inspects it without advance notice. Medicare covers only short stays for skilled care (nursing or therapy), usually after an inpatient hospital stay of at least 3 days, for up to 100 days per benefit period. For long stays, ask whether your family member qualifies for Medicaid.

Source: CMS — Nursing Homes (certification); 42 CFR §483.35 (text via LII/Cornell); Medicare.gov — Skilled nursing facility care.

Services and features

Groves Center hasn’t shared information about its services, prices, languages or availability yet. When you call, ask who they serve, what the rate includes, whether any staff speak Spanish and whether they have an opening now. Use our checklist.

Questions to ask when you call

Marisol’s tip: a ten-minute call clears up a lot. Keep these questions handy and write down the answers so you can compare with other places.

  1. Do you have a bed available now, and for what kind of stay: rehab after the hospital or long-term care?
  2. Do you accept Medicaid from admission, or only after a period of private pay? Do you take my relative’s Medicare plan?
  3. Is there staff who speaks Spanish on every shift, including nights?
  4. What therapies do you offer (physical, occupational, speech), and how many days a week?
  5. How do you keep the family informed, and when is the care plan meeting?
  6. What are the visiting hours, and can several family members visit at once?

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Location and what’s nearby

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Address
512 S 11th St, Lake Wales, FL 33853Polk County
Closest hospital with an emergency room
Adventhealth Lake Wales410 S 11th St, Lake Wales · 0.2 miles in a straight line · source: CMS Hospital General Information

Ask which hospital they send residents to and who goes with them.

Medicare inspections

Like every certified nursing home, Groves Center gets regular inspections that the state carries out on Medicare’s behalf. We show you the public summary so you have the full picture. Each place can tell you how it works and what improvements it has made: it’s a good conversation to have during your visit.

Last standard inspection
February 4, 2026 · 19 deficiencies cited
Fines (last 3 years)
2 · $246,354
Resident protection
Medicare shows its abuse icon for this home, which means it was cited for abuse or neglect in recent inspections. Ask the staff how those issues were addressed.
Medicare special focus
It is in the Special Focus Facility program: it gets more frequent inspections and support because it has had trouble meeting some standards.

See the full reports on Medicare Care Compare. Source: CMS, September 1, 2026. Do you run this nursing home? Add your information so families can learn about your work.

Who to call in Florida

Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (Department of Elder Affairs). A free, confidential service that advises residents and families of nursing homes and assisted living and helps resolve concerns with the facility.(888) 831-0404 · Official website
Free Medicare counseling (SHIP)
Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE). They explain what Medicare covers and how to compare plans, without selling insurance.(800) 963-5337 · Official website
Medicaid
Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). Long-term care programs: Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care (SMMC LTC).(850) 300-4323 · Official website
Licensing and inspections
Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) – Bureau of Health Facility Regulation.Look up a license
Services for older adults
Florida Department of Elder Affairs – Elder Helpline and Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRC).(800) 963-5337 · Official website
Eldercare Locator (nationwide)
A free national line that connects you with your local Area Agency on Aging.(800) 677-1116 · Official website

Contact information checked against official sources on October 15, 2026. These are free public services; hogaresparamayores.com is not affiliated with them.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Groves Center accept Medicaid?
It is certified by Medicaid, according to CMS. That doesn’t guarantee an open Medicaid bed: ask when you call (863) 676-8502.
Where is Groves Center located?
At 512 S 11th St, Lake Wales, FL 33853 (Polk County).
What hospital is near Groves Center?
The closest hospital with emergency services, according to CMS, is Adventhealth Lake Wales, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.
How much does Groves Center cost?
The facility hasn’t shared its prices with us. Cost depends on the type of room and the care needed. See typical costs.

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