Darcy Hall of Life Care
2170 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd · West Palm Beach, FL · 33409 · 5616833333
220 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Life Care Centers of America
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (2 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
2 immediate-jeopardy citations 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.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.89 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.92 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.62 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 28% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $30,924 |
Inspection citations (28 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected March 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected March 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 2, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 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 March 2, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected March 2, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected March 2, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 2, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 8, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected October 30, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
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 October 30, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 5, 2023
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected October 30, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected October 30, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 5, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 30, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.
Corrected October 30, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 20, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2022
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 9, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 9, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected July 9, 2022 · 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 5, 2025 | Fine | $30,924 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105516 · certified since November 1, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.