Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center
730 N SCENIC HWY, Lake Wales, FL 33853
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How Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center Compares
Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center is a 100-bed for-profit nursing facility in Lake Wales, Florida. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Florida average of 3.3 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (5.5%) is below the Florida average of 8.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 100 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 83% 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: 5.5% — better than the Florida average of 8.6% (36% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.5% — about the same as the Florida average of 2.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.3% — worse than the Florida average of 4.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.6% — better than the Florida average of 26.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Florida averages across 694 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center with other nursing homes in Lake Wales.
How is Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 5.5% here versus 8.6% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 5.3% here versus 4.5% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
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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