Glades Health Care Center

Glades Health Care Center holds an overall 3-star rating from CMS, which means it performs about average compared to nursing homes across the country. That overall score is built from three separate ratings, each measuring something different, so it helps to look at them individually to get a clearer picture.

On the staffing side, the facility earns 4 out of 5 stars, which is a real positive. That score reflects how many hours of nursing care residents receive relative to the number of people living there, and above-average staffing generally means residents are less likely to wait long for help and more likely to get consistent attention from caregivers. Health inspections come in at 3 stars, meaning state surveyors found a typical number and severity of issues during their visits - nothing that stands out as especially concerning, but not a clean bill of health either. The area worth watching is quality measures, which sits at 2 stars. That score is based on 15 clinical indicators like the rate of falls, pressure wounds, and how well residents maintain their mobility and overall health. A below-average score here suggests that resident health outcomes haven't been as strong as at many comparable facilities, and that's something families should ask the staff about directly when touring.

Staffing at Glades Health Care Center comes in above the state average across the board, which is worth noting when you are comparing your options. Residents here receive about 4.43 total nurse hours per day, compared to the 3.87-hour average seen across Florida nursing homes. The registered nurse hours are also higher, at 0.78 per resident per day versus a Florida average of 0.52. In practical terms, that gap in RN coverage means a more experienced nurse is more likely to be on the floor when a resident needs assessment or when something changes in their condition. More total nurse hours generally translates to staff having a little more time for each person, whether that is helping with meals, repositioning, or just responding to a call light faster. These numbers do not tell the whole story, but they are a reasonable starting point when thinking about day-to-day care quality.

Glades Health Care Center has a middle-of-the-road health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which means inspectors found some areas that needed attention but nothing that puts it at the bottom of the pack. The good news for families is that the facility has no government penalties on record and has never been fined, which is a clean financial and compliance slate worth noting. A 3-star rating is worth asking about during a tour, since it can reflect concerns around care practices, staffing, or the physical environment, but the absence of any penalties suggests the facility has not crossed lines serious enough to trigger formal government action. You can compare this facility's record against others in Pahokee on the Pahokee 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 change at night or on weekends?
2. How long have your charge nurses and CNAs been working here, and what does your staff turnover look like over the past year?
3. If my loved one has a concern or feels unsafe, who do they talk to, and can you walk me through what happens after that conversation?
4. What does a typical day look like for a resident who isn't involved in scheduled activities, and how much time do they spend alone?
5. How do you handle situations where a resident's condition changes quickly, and how soon would you contact our family when something comes up?
6. Has this facility been cited for any deficiencies in the last two state inspections, and where can I read the full reports myself?

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