Lake Worth Rehabilitation Center

Lake Worth Rehabilitation Center holds an overall 2-star rating from CMS, which places it below average compared to other nursing facilities nationwide. That overall score is a composite that weighs all three sub-ratings together, with health inspections carrying the most influence. So even though the facility scores well in two important areas, the inspection history pulls the overall number down significantly.

Looking at the pieces individually tells a more complete story. The 4-star staffing rating means nurses are spending more time with residents than you'd see at many comparable facilities, which is genuinely good news for day-to-day care. The 4-star quality measures rating reflects strong outcomes across 15 clinical indicators, things like how well the facility manages pain, prevents infections, and maintains residents' physical functioning. The concern lies with the 2-star health inspection rating, which is based on the number and severity of violations found during state inspections. That score suggests inspectors have identified more problems here than at an average facility. Families should ask the facility directly about those citations, what was found and what steps have been taken to address them, before making a final decision.

Lake Worth Rehabilitation Center provides about 0.68 registered nurse hours per resident each day, which is actually higher than the typical 0.52 hours you'd see across Florida nursing homes. That means residents here tend to get a bit more time with a higher-skilled RN compared to most facilities in the state, which can matter when it comes to catching changes in a resident's condition or managing more complex medical needs. When you look at total nurse hours, though, which includes RNs, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants combined, the facility comes in at 3.82 hours per resident per day, sitting just slightly below the Florida average of 3.87. In practical terms, the overall hands-on care time across the full nursing team is roughly on par with what you'd find elsewhere, so the difference is small enough that most families likely would not notice it in day-to-day care. The stronger RN presence is worth noting, but as with any facility, it is a good idea to ask staff directly about how they handle nights and weekends, since ratios can shift quite a bit outside of regular daytime hours.

Lake Worth Rehabilitation Center has a below-average health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars, and the government has issued two financial penalties against the facility totaling $36,003. The most recent penalty was handed down in June 2025, which means these are not old or resolved concerns sitting in the distant past. This kind of record does not automatically mean the facility is unsafe, but it does signal that regulators have found problems serious enough to warrant fines on more than one occasion, and families should go in with eyes open. Asking the facility directly about what led to these penalties and what has changed since then is a reasonable and fair thing to do before making any decisions. Families evaluating this facility can compare it to others in Lake Worth on the Lake Worth nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during the day shift, and does that number go up at night or on weekends?
2. How long have most of your nursing staff been working here, and what does turnover look like over the past year?
3. If my loved one had a fall or a sudden change in condition, walk me through exactly what would happen and who would contact me?
4. How do you handle a resident who resists care or becomes agitated, and is there a plan in place before medications are ever considered?
5. Can I come back for an unannounced visit, and is there a specific time of day you would discourage me from stopping by?
6. What does a typical day actually look like for a resident who does not have many scheduled therapies, and how do you make sure they are not just sitting alone in their room?

For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home.