GROVES CENTER

Official Government Ratings

Care Quality Indicators

How GROVES CENTER Compares

GROVES CENTER is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Lake Wales, Florida. CMS has not issued an overall star rating for this facility, which can happen for newer or recently re-certified homes. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (3.1%) is below the Florida average of 4.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 120 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 98% occupied.

Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Lake Wales, the local average is 1.0 stars.

By the numbers vs. Florida average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 6.1% — better than the Florida average of 8.7% (31% lower).
• Falls with major injury: 2.5% — better than the Florida average of 2.6%.
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.1% — better than the Florida average of 4.7% (35% lower).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.2% — better than the Florida average of 26.2%.

CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Florida averages across 694 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Lake Wales

Lake Wales sits in Polk County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Florida as a whole (20.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.

Residents 65+

143,067 (20.3%)

Median age

40.2 years

Median household income

$51,535

Median home value

$162,400

Demographics for Polk County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Lake Wales.

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