Glades Health Care Center
230 South Barfield Highway · Pahokee, FL · 33476 · 5619245561
120 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- 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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.96 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.81 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.75 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (10 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
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 December 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2024
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected December 26, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2024
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 December 26, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 26, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 26, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 21, 2023
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected October 11, 2023 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · C September 21, 2023
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected October 11, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 12, 2022
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 June 12, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 106018 · certified since November 18, 1999. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.