Glades Health Care Center

Name: Glades Health Care Center
Address: 230 SOUTH BARFIELD HIGHWAY, Pahokee, FL, 33476, US
Telephone: 5619245561

230 South Barfield Highway, Pahokee, FL 33476 · Palm Beach County · 120 certified beds · avg 58 residents/day · certified since Nov 18, 1999

3/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

4.72

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 3/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (10)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Dec 5, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not employ enough qualified food and nutrition staff, including a qualified dietician, to properly run its food service.
Dec 5, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility's menus did not meet residents' nutritional needs, or were not prepared in advance, followed as written, kept up to date, or reviewed by a dietician.
Dec 5, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Dec 5, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
Dec 5, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Dec 5, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections.
Dec 5, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Sep 21, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not honor residents' right to voice complaints without discrimination or retaliation, or did not have a working complaint process that resolves issues promptly.
Sep 21, 2023	C · Minimal risk, facility-wide	The facility did not properly inform residents or their representatives about arbitration agreements — contracts that give up the right to sue in court — including their right to refuse to sign.
May 12, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (2 → 7).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2022	1	D
2023	2	D
2024	7	E

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Florida avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	4.72	4.03	3.95	top 12% in Florida; top 18% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.92	0.76	0.69	top 24% in Florida; top 20% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	4.48	3.68	3.50	top 9% in Florida; top 12% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.55	0.53	0.48	top 36% in Florida; top 27% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	0.0	41.4	45.8	—
RN turnover (%)	0.0	46.0	42.9	—

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.86, RN 0.75, weekend 3.66. Staffing rating: 4/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 2/5 · long-stay residents: 3/5 · short-stay residents: 1/5

Who owns this facility

Non profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Council on Aging of Florida INC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	11/18/1999
Council on Aging of Florida INC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	03/26/2025
Hurt, Edward	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2015
Hurt, Edward	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2015
Hurt, Edward	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2015
Okeechobee Council on Aging INC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	11/18/1999

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"Do you have a qualified dietician on staff, and how involved are they in each resident's nutrition plan?"
"Who reviews your menus, and can I see this week's menu and join my family member for a meal?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
"How do you care for residents with incontinence or catheters, and what do you do to prevent urinary tract infections?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"Walk me through what happens when a resident or family files a grievance — who responds and how fast?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection	Flags
Vivo Healthcare Clewiston	18.0 mi	Clewiston, FL	★★☆☆☆	2/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 106018.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Glades Health Care Center

230 South Barfield Highway, Pahokee, FL 33476 · 5619245561

Health inspection rating 3/5 · CMS overall 3/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Do you have a qualified dietician on staff, and how involved are they in each resident's nutrition plan?"
☐ "Who reviews your menus, and can I see this week's menu and join my family member for a meal?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "How do you care for residents with incontinence or catheters, and what do you do to prevent urinary tract infections?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "Walk me through what happens when a resident or family files a grievance — who responds and how fast?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 106018 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)