Avante at Lake Worth has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating, despite 4 stars for staffing and 3 stars for quality measures. It was cited for recent federal penalties, had $28,275 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.50 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark.
Last inspection: May 5, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $28,275recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5024.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.80
Licensed practical nurses
0.62
Nurse aides
2.08
Weekend nursing
3.20
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 38%
Registered nurse turnover: 45%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
2.1%3.8%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.1%2%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.7%4.2%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
5.3%8.9%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
0%5.2%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
2.9%0%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
7.9%10%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.9%5.6%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
22.3%10%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
31.3%0%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.6%97.1%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—79.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
55.7%61.7%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to provide safe and appropriate breathing care when a resident needed it. Cited January 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 695 — 42 CFR §483.25(i) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited January 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited February 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $13,764 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $10,364 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $21,175 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $15,945 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $4,147 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 17 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $28,275 in total fines.
Federal fine
Sep 4, 2025
$13,764
Federal fine
Sep 4, 2025
$10,364
Federal fine
May 30, 2025
$4,147
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of AVANTE CENTERS · 11 homes · 2.6 stars avg
Occupancy
109.5 residents on an average day (79% of 138 beds)
Medicare history
Certified for 45 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.