The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited September 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
DARCY HALL OF LIFE CARE
WEST PALM BEACH, FL · Medicare-certified · 220 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
2 of 5 overall
DARCY HALL OF LIFE CARE has a 2 out of 5 overall rating, with a very low 1 out of 5 health inspection rating despite a 5 out of 5 staffing rating. It has a recent abuse citation, $30,924 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.89 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.8903 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 18, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $30,924recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.8903.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.92
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.59
- Nurse aides
- 2.38
- Weekend nursing
- 3.62
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 28%
Registered nurse turnover: 51%
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).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
5%7.1%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0.7%0.6%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.9%5%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.7%0.6%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
8.3%10.1%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7%7.1%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
13.2%8.9%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
13.4%13.2%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
7.4%14.6%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
3.5%2.3%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
90.6%84.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
89%65.3%Worsening
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 October 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited October 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — 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 March 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $30,924 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $30,924 in total fines.
- $30,924
Federal fine
Sep 5, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 194 homes · 3.5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 180.7 residents on an average day (82% of 220 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 40 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.