Boca Circle Rehabilitation Center

Boca Circle Rehabilitation Center holds an overall 2-star rating from CMS, which places it below average compared to other nursing homes nationwide. That overall score is a composite of three separate ratings, and in this case, the weaker scores in health inspections are pulling the overall number down. The health inspection rating of 2 stars is worth paying close attention to, as it reflects findings from state surveyors who visit the facility in person and cite problems they observe. A below-average score here means inspectors found more issues, or more serious ones, than you would see at a typical facility. Staffing comes in at 3 stars, meaning the number of nursing hours residents receive relative to the resident population is about average, which is neither a red flag nor a standout strength. The brightest spot is the 4-star quality measures rating, which is above average and reflects how residents are actually faring physically and clinically across 15 different health outcomes, things like wound care, mobility, and medication management.

For families, the practical takeaway is a mixed picture. The quality measures score suggests that residents at Boca Circle are experiencing relatively good health outcomes day to day, which is genuinely meaningful. However, the inspection history gives reason to ask questions. Before making a decision, it would be worth looking up the specific citations on the CMS Care Compare website to understand what inspectors found and whether those issues have since been addressed. Talking directly with the facility's leadership about how they responded to past findings can also help you get a clearer sense of how management handles problems when they come up.

Boca Circle Rehabilitation Center provides about 0.74 registered nurse hours per resident each day, which is actually higher than the typical 0.52 hours seen across Florida nursing homes. That means residents here get a bit more time with a higher-skilled RN on any given day, which can matter when it comes to catching early warning signs or managing complex medical needs. However, when you look at total nursing hours, which includes RNs, LPNs, and certified nursing assistants combined, the facility comes in at 3.46 hours per resident per day, compared to the Florida average of 3.87 hours. In practical terms, that gap in total staffing means the overall care team may be stretched a little thinner during busy periods like mealtimes, shift changes, or when multiple residents need attention at once. Neither number tells the whole story on its own, but together they suggest a facility with solid RN presence and slightly leaner overall staffing than the state norm.

Boca Circle Rehabilitation Center has a below-average health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is worth paying attention to. The facility has one government penalty on record, resulting in a fine of $31,736, with the most recent penalty dated February 6, 2025. A single penalty does not automatically mean a facility is unsafe, but the low inspection rating combined with a recent and fairly significant fine suggests families should look closely at inspection reports and ask the facility direct questions about what has changed since that citation. Visiting in person and speaking with staff and current residents' families can give you a clearer picture than numbers alone. Families evaluating this facility can compare it to others in Boca Raton on the Boca Raton nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents is each certified nursing assistant responsible for during a typical day shift and night shift?
2. If my loved one has the same care needs every day, will they generally see the same aides and nurses, or does staff rotate frequently between floors and units?
3. Can you walk me through exactly what happened the last time a resident had a fall, from the moment it occurred to how the family was notified?
4. What does a typical Tuesday look like for a resident who does not want to spend time in their room, and what activities or social options are actually available on a regular weekday?
5. How does the kitchen handle a resident who refuses a meal or asks for something different from what is being served that day?
6. If my family member pushes the call button at 2 in the morning, what is the target response time, and how do you track whether that standard is actually being met?

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