Peter Franklin
Apr 2026
The Groves Center is a clean facility. Never any odd smells or dirty floors like some other facilities I’ve been in. Residents have a great time with the many daily activities. Highly recommended for your loved one.
Groves Center
512 S 11th St
3.5(181 ratings)· Lake Wales average: 4
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 120
- Ownership
- For profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 120
- History
- Serving Eastern Polk County for over 40 years
- Location
- Located close to local hospitals
- Rehab services
- On-site PT, OT, and speech therapy
What Families Think
Groves Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Lake Wales that has served Eastern Polk County for over 40 years. Most reviewers describe a clean, caring environment with attentive admissions staff, though one detailed account raised serious concerns about hygiene, staffing, and medication administration.
The Good
- Clean facility with no odd smells
- Caring, compassionate nursing staff
- Admissions team praised as knowledgeable and helpful
- Daily activities keep residents engaged
- Recent renovations mentioned by reviewer
The Bad
- One serious report of hygiene and cleanliness lapses
- One account of understaffing and medication not administered
- Mixed reviews suggest inconsistent quality of care
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
About Groves Center
Groves Center is a skilled nursing and post-acute care facility in Lake Wales, Florida, serving the area and Eastern Polk County for over 40 years. The community is located close to local hospitals and offers rehabilitative services, skilled nursing care, and both short and long-term care options.
The facility provides coordinated care through an interdisciplinary team including Registered and Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech Therapists. Post-acute services assist those transitioning from hospital to home, with staff working alongside physicians to develop individualized discharge plans. For residents requiring long-term care, the community offers general nursing and restorative services in a home-like environment.
Support services include Social Services, Activities, Nutritional Services, Housekeeping, and Laundry Services. The staff brings over 80 years of combined professional experience and emphasizes core values of Communication, Compassion, Dignity, Empathy, Integrity, Pride, Respect, and Responsiveness. Care plans are developed collaboratively with residents, patients, and families to meet individual needs.
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
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3.5overall · 181 ratings combined
3.5★ on Google (181)
Ali Cambron
Dec 2025
The staff at the Groves is so caring. They really want the best for their residents. It is so refreshing to see staff that cares. And the Admissions team is absolutely awesome! Made the experience so much easier and they are so knowledgeable!
Melanie Bragger
Oct 2025
I want to thank “The admission team”, 2 wonderful ladies that are compassionate, and committed to help me get my God mom into The Groves Center to get her closer to family and friends. Also, want to thank the nursing staff that went above and beyond to help make her comfortable on arrival
Jenn Jade
Aug 2025
The Groves Center has a caring staff, a clean and welcoming environment, and they truly go above and beyond for residents and families. Alison in Admissions is very well informed and loves what she does, make sure you go tour their new renovations!
ana sandoval
Aug 2025
I never imagined that in the USA there was such a horrible place for elderly care. I experienced it with my husband to the point that I had to leave him. Lack of hygiene, humidity, lack of air conditioning, lack of professionalism. They register the medication and do not provide it, that's what they did to my husband. The social worker threatened me so that I would not take him. They spend days without collecting the garbage and without cleaning everything, it is truly disgusting. The head nurse told me that they did not have staff, and the majority spent their time talking without doing any work. I experienced it, nobody told me about it. Places like this should not exist.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Groves Center offer?
Groves Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Groves Center located?
Groves Center is located at 512 S 11th St in Lake Wales, Florida.
What do families say about Groves Center?
Groves Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Lake Wales that has served Eastern Polk County for over 40 years. Most reviewers describe a clean, caring environment with attentive admissions staff, though one detailed account raised serious concerns about hygiene, staffing, and medication administration.
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