Medicana Nursing and Rehab Center

1710 Lake Worth Road · Lake Worth, FL · 33460 · 5615825331

116 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Sovereign Healthcare Holdings

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

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Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 64
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 73
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 28
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.873.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.610.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.35≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year38%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (14 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025 · found via complaint

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Corrected November 17, 2025 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Corrected February 16, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected February 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected February 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected February 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025

    Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

    Corrected February 16, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025

    Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

    Corrected February 16, 2025 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Corrected February 16, 2025 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected February 16, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Corrected February 16, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

    Corrected February 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D September 14, 2023

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected October 4, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D September 14, 2023

    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 October 4, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D September 14, 2023

    Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

    Corrected October 4, 2023 · Administration

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105259 · certified since January 1, 1973. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.