The home failed to make sure residents fully understood their health status, care, and treatments. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 552 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
Nursing home report
MEDICANA NURSING AND REHAB CENTER
LAKE WORTH, FL · Medicare-certified · 116 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
MEDICANA NURSING AND REHAB CENTER in Lake Worth, FL has a 3 out of 5 overall rating, with 3-star health inspections and stronger 4-star staffing and quality scores. It reported 3.80 nursing hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, had $0 in fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included care, nutrition, and feeding-tube related issues.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.8045 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 14, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.8045.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.55
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.05
- Nurse aides
- 2.21
- Weekend nursing
- 3.33
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 36%
Registered nurse turnover: 39%
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
21.2%10.5%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.2%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.4%9.8%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%1.5%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
2.1%6.5%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
0%2.4%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
0%0%No change
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
22.4%8.5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
5.8%4.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
13.2%13%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
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.7%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: D
The home failed to make sure feeding tubes were used only when medically needed and that residents with feeding tubes received proper care. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 693 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
The home failed to ensure a licensed pharmacist reviewed residents' medications each month and reported any problems as required. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 756 — 42 CFR §483.45(c) — S/S: D
The home failed to ensure residents’ medications were free from unnecessary drugs. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 757 — 42 CFR §483.45(d) — 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 10 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 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS · 43 homes · 3.7 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 77.1 residents on an average day (66% of 116 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 53 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.