Lakeside Health Center
West Palm Beach, Florida · CCN 105268
18 surveys since 2010, and no finding has been recorded at harm level.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 104
- Surveys
- 18
- Harm or worse
- 0
- Immediate jeopardy
- 0
No finding on record has been cited at harm level or above.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 107
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA
- County
- Palm Beach
- Medicare-certified since
- 1979
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 4
- Health inspection
- 4
- Staffing
- 4
- Quality measures
- 3
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat fewer weighted findings than its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 293 for-profit facilities of 100–127 beds in Florida.
Last survey on record
Dec 18, 2025
326 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 3.56 | 3.57 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.80 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 30.0% | 44.5% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D15100.0% | E— | F— |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F6842×
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F8422×
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- F6001×
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- F6091×
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- F6101×
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Lakeside Health Center, in the surveyor’s own words.
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Dec 17, 2021
Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide housekeeping and maintenance services necessary to maintain a sanitary , orderly and comfortable interior for 3 of 3 residential wings (100, 200 and 300 unit), patio area, and dining room. The findings included: During the initial environment tour conducted 12/1421 - 12/16/21; and 12/17/21 at 9:50 AM, accompanied by the Director of Maintenance/Housekeeping, the following was noted: 1) 100 Unit: Room #100 - Exterior damage and black scuff marking to the room entry door and bathroom entry door. Rooms #101, #108, #109, #110, #111, #112, #113, #114, #115, #116, #120, #122, #124, and #128 - The exteriors to the room entry doors were noted damaged and numerous areas of black scuff marking. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF803Dec 17, 2021
Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the approved facility menu was not followed for 5 of 5 sampled residents (Resident's #24, #34, #37, #42, and #54.) with physician ordered Pureed Diet and 2 of 2 sampled residents (Resident's #90 and #145) with physician ordered Renal Diet. The findings included: During the observation of the tray line in the main kitchen on 12/15/21 at 7:30 AM, it was noted that the approved menu for the breakfast meal of 12/15/21 documented that pureed hot cereal be served to residents receiving a pureed diet. Observation of the tray line noted that only regular oatmeal was prepared and being served. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF699Dec 18, 2025
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to implement a care plan for residents with a diagnosis of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) for 2 of 2 sampled residents (Resident #4 and #91).The findings included: A review of the facility's Behavioral Health Services policy, last reviewed on 09/02/25, documented the facility will provide behavioral health care and services that create an environment that promotes emotional and psychosocial well-being, meets each resident's needs, and includes individualized approaches to care. Under procedure it was documented to complete the nursing assessment and social services assessment upon admission/readmission, quarterly, and as needed with changing condition. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF842Dec 18, 2025
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to document a change in a resident's condition for 1 of 1 sampled resident reviewed for respiratory infection (Resident #74). The findings included: A review of the facility's policy titled, Changes in Resident's Condition or Status, last reviewed 08/29/25, documented in part: Documentation associated with identifying and communicating a change in a resident's status includes: date and time of procedure, acute change in status, behavioral changes, vital signs, oxygen saturation level, other assessment findings in the appropriate areas in the residence medical record, nursing interventions, and communication with healthcare team members.Record review revealed Resident #74 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF609Feb 27, 2025
Based on interview, record review and policy review, the facility failed to timely report to the State Agency allegations of resident-to-resident abuse for 4 of 6 sampled residents, Resident #1 and Resident #2 involved in an incident; and Resident #5 and Resident #6 involved in another incident. The findings included: Review of the Policy titled Abuse-Reporting and Response - No Crime Suspected, issued on 10/04/22 and reviewed on 06/17/24 documented, in part, . Ensure that all alleged violations involving abuse, neglect, exploitation or mistreatment, including injuries of unknown source and misappropriation of resident property, are reported immediately, but not later than later 2 hours after the allegation is made, if the events that cause the allegation involve abuse or result in… […]
Read 20 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 20 of 104 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Dec 18, 2025Standard2 findings
- Feb 27, 2025Complaint1 finding
- Sep 9, 2024Complaint1 finding
- Jun 20, 2024Standard6 findings
- May 12, 2023Complaint1 finding
- Apr 6, 2023Standard5 findings
- Dec 17, 2021Standard and complaint9 findings
- Oct 30, 2020Standard and complaint16 findings
Show the 10 earlier surveys
- Mar 27, 2019Standard14 findings
- Aug 20, 2018Complaint1 finding
- Mar 22, 2018Standard8 findings
- Jan 20, 2017Standard1 finding
- Jan 28, 2016Standard8 findings
- Oct 31, 2014Standard12 findings
- Aug 23, 2013—5 findings
- Jul 20, 2012—9 findings
- Jun 3, 2011—4 findings
- Nov 16, 2010—1 finding
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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