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Glades Health Care Center

Strong Medicare quality ratings. Still worth an in-person visit before deciding.

230 South Barfield Highway, Pahokee, FL 33476120 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
5.0/5

based on 2 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Choosing Glades Health Care Center means your loved one is in a facility that ranks well on Medicare quality measures. High RN hours correlate directly with lower rates of hospital readmission and better specialized care coordination. While no facility is perfect, the clinical data here is encouraging.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.78hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.43hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
31%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
36%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

9

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility34.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
34.3%
US
15.4%
FL
8.7%
Palm beach
11.7%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.2%
Better than Avg
Here
4.2%
US
19.4%
FL
11.5%
Palm beach
8.9%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility27.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
27.8%
US
19.5%
FL
15.0%
Palm beach
15.5%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
FL
4.1%
Palm beach
3.0%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility14.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
14.5%
US
14.4%
FL
9.1%
Palm beach
7.4%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.1%
Better than Avg
Here
99.1%
US
93.4%
FL
98.1%
Palm beach
97.4%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.3%
Better than Avg
Here
98.3%
US
81.8%
FL
94.8%
Palm beach
93.0%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
FL
1.5%
Palm beach
1.8%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

7deficiencies
Near state avg (7.3)

Glades Health Care Center shows a pattern of recurring fire safety and building maintenance deficiencies across multiple surveys, with the most recent December 2024 inspection revealing continued issues with fire alarm systems and sprinkler maintenance that previously appeared in 2023. The facility also has ongoing problems with dietary services, care planning, and bladder/bowel care management. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the persistence of fire safety violations across surveys raises concerns about the facility's ability to maintain compliance long-term.

Dec 5, 2024Routine
13
0345ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0372ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0291ModerateCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0801ModerateCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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.

0803ModerateCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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.

0880ModerateCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0353MinorCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0918MinorCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0920MinorCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0641MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0656MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0690MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0812MinorCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Sep 21, 2023Routine
10
0211MinorCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0324MinorCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0345MinorCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0351MinorCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0353MinorCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0371MinorCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.

0741MinorCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

0761MinorCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0585MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0847MinorCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

May 12, 2022Routine
1
0690MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Glades Health Care Center

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Hurt, EdwardOfficer / DirectorCouncil on Aging of Florida INCManagerHurt, EdwardManagerCouncil on Aging of Florida INCAdp of the SnfOkeechobee Council on Aging INCAdp of the Snf
Source: Medicare provider data

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