D

PALM BEACH NURSING CENTER

4405 LAKEWOOD ROAD, LAKE WORTH, FL 33461
Score: 42 / 100

CMS data shows Palm Beach Nursing Center earning a D grade with a score of 42/100, placing it below most facilities in Florida. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

Staffing at Palm Beach Nursing Center is near the national average, with 3.60 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 29 deficiencies at Palm Beach Nursing Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.60 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.75 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.66 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.20 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.41 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.56 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

29
Total Deficiencies
Oct 27, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 29 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Oct 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0583 Severity E
    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
    Jun 27, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0725 Severity E
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    Jun 27, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0585 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt e
    Jun 27, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0645 Severity D
    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
    Jun 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 10.5% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.6% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 2.2% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.3% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 7.3% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 4.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 4.4% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

6 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $44,771

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 42 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -4 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
120
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jun 27, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
16