MEDICANA NURSING AND REHAB CENTER in Lake Worth, FL has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with stronger staffing and quality measures ratings of 4 stars each and a 3-star health inspection rating. Reported nurse staffing is 3.80 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, with no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: September 10, 2025Penalties, 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).
Last yrNowTrend
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).
Last yrNowTrend
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 nursing home failed to make sure it had a pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, and other pests. Cited September 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 925 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: D
The home failed to keep residents’ personal and medical records private and confidential. Cited January 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 583 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited January 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited January 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited January 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(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 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 - Corporation
Chain
Part of SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS · 43 homes · 3.8 stars avg
Occupancy
77.1 residents on an average day (66% of 116 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 53 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.