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DARCY HALL OF LIFE CARE

2170 PALM BEACH LAKES BLVD, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33409
Score: 32 / 100

With a score of 32/100, Darcy Hall Of Life Care ranks in the bottom tier of Florida nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing at Darcy Hall Of Life Care is near the national average, with 3.83 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 26 deficiencies at Darcy Hall Of Life Care, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.83 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.92 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.57 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.34 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.55 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.71 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

26
Total Deficiencies
Sep 4, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 23 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0600 Severity J
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Sep 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Sep 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Jul 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0561 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
    Jan 29, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Jan 29, 2025 · 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 3.7% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 1.5% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 8.8% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.2% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 5.3% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 8.5% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 4.6% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $47,575

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 32 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 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
220
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 29, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
12