ROYAL CARE OF AVON PARK
1213 W STRATFORD RD, Avon Park, FL 33825
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How ROYAL CARE OF AVON PARK Compares
ROYAL CARE OF AVON PARK is a 90-bed for-profit nursing facility in Avon Park, Florida. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Florida average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.3%) is below the Florida average of 4.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 90 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 86% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Avon Park, the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Florida average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 5.4% — better than the Florida average of 8.6% (37% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.5% — about the same as the Florida average of 2.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.3% — better than the Florida average of 4.5% (50% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.7% — better than the Florida average of 26.2% (36% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Florida averages across 694 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ROYAL CARE OF AVON PARK
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ROYAL CARE OF AVON PARK with other nursing homes in Avon Park.
How is ROYAL CARE OF AVON PARK 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 ROYAL CARE OF AVON PARK keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 5.4% here versus 8.6% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help ROYAL CARE OF AVON PARK keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.3% here versus 4.5% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ROYAL CARE OF AVON PARK?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does ROYAL CARE OF AVON PARK lag behind other Avon Park options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at ROYAL CARE OF AVON PARK?
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 Avon Park
Avon Park sits in Highlands County, where adults 65 and older make up about 35.7% of the population — a higher share of seniors than 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+
- 37,320 (35.7%)
- Median age
- 54.1 years
- Median household income
- $43,708
- Median home value
- $120,500
Demographics for Highlands County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Avon Park.
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