GROVES CENTER
State inspectors recorded 5 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) here in the last three years — CMS's most serious level.
CMS currently lists this facility as: SFF (the Special Focus program tracks facilities with a persistent pattern of serious inspection findings).
CMS has flagged this facility with its abuse icon, which marks facilities cited for abuse in recent inspections.
Serious inspection findings
2025-10-29 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0600, severity G)
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2025-10-29 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0684, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2024-01-12 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0610, severity L)
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
2024-01-12 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0726, severity L)
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
2024-01-12 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0835, severity L)
Administration Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
2024-01-12 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0867, severity L)
Administration Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
2024-01-12 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0686, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
2024-01-12 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0600, severity L)
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Staffing, from payroll records
Nursing hours / resident / day
3.21
state median 3.40
Weekend staffing gap
−3%
fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −4%
RN hours / resident / day
0.32
registered nurses only
Contract (agency) staff
2%
share of all nursing hours
Nursing staff turnover
58%
per year, per CMS
Keep an eye on this facility
Penalties and enforcement
2 enforcement action(s), totaling $291,478 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-29 | Fine | $128,925 |
| 2024-01-12 | Fine | $162,553 |
Ownership
Ownership type: For profit - Corporation. Part of the HEARTHSTONE SENIOR COMMUNITIES chain.
Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:
- EMERALD COAST CENTER (FORT WALTON BEACH, FL) —
- BOCA CIEGA CENTER (GULFPORT, FL) —
- CLEARWATER CENTER (CLEARWATER, FL) —
- TARPON BAYOU CENTER (TARPON SPRINGS, FL) —
- LAKELAND HILLS CENTER (LAKELAND, FL) —
- BARTOW CENTER (BARTOW, FL) —
- EGRET COVE CENTER (SAINT PETERSBURG, FL) —
Full citation history
| Survey date | Tag | Category | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-04 | F0554 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-02-04 | F0605 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-02-04 | F0644 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-02-04 | F0645 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-02-04 | F0657 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-02-04 | F0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-02-04 | F0756 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-02-04 | F0759 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-02-04 | F0760 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-02-04 | F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2026-02-04 | F0881 | Infection Control Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2025-10-29 | F0585 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-10-29 | F0600 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2025-10-29 | F0609 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-10-29 | F0610 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-10-29 | F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2025-10-29 | F0690 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-10-29 | F0697 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-10-29 | F0777 | Administration Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-05-28 | F0585 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-05-28 | F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-05-28 | F0690 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-05-28 | F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-05-28 | F0925 | Environmental Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-10-01 | F0583 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-10-01 | F0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-10-01 | F0695 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-10-01 | F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-01-12 | F0584 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-01-12 | F0600 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | L | not recorded |
| 2024-01-12 | F0610 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | L | not recorded |
| 2024-01-12 | F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-01-12 | F0686 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2024-01-12 | F0688 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-01-12 | F0698 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-01-12 | F0726 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | L | not recorded |
| 2024-01-12 | F0835 | Administration Deficiencies | L | not recorded |
| 2024-01-12 | F0867 | Administration Deficiencies | L | not recorded |
| 2022-01-27 | F0604 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2022-01-27 | F0623 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2022-01-27 | F0625 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2022-01-27 | F0695 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2022-01-27 | F0698 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2022-01-27 | F0756 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2022-01-27 | F0758 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2022-01-27 | F0759 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2022-01-27 | F0761 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2022-01-27 | F0886 | Infection Control Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2022-01-27 | F0919 | Environmental Deficiencies | D | not recorded |