Avante at Lake Worth, Inc.
2501 N a St · Lake Worth, FL · 33460 · 5614214041
138 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Avante Centers
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $28,275 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.51 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.75 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.16 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $28,275 |
Inspection citations (57 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected November 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected November 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 30, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected January 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 23, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected August 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 4, 2025 | Fine | $10,364 |
| September 4, 2025 | Fine | $13,764 |
| May 30, 2025 | Fine | $4,147 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105372 · certified since October 1, 1980. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.