Life Care Center of Winter Haven
1510 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33884 · (863) 318-8646
For profit - Corporation · 177 certified beds
Life Care Center of Winter Haven has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2025, found 10 citations (the Florida average is 7.1). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 20, 2025 found 10 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.February 20, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate foot care.February 20, 2025 · F0687 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.February 20, 2025 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.February 20, 2025 · F0554 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.February 20, 2025 · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.February 20, 2025 · F0623 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesFebruary 20, 2025 · F0645 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.February 20, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.February 20, 2025 · F0770 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 20, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Florida average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.80 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.63 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.85 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.31 | 2.31 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 39% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 177 |
| Average residents per day | 168.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center Winter Haven · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Palm Garden of Winter Haven Winter Haven · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Astoria Health and Rehabilitation Center Winter Haven · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center Winter Haven · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Lake Mariam Health and Rehabilitation Center Winter Haven · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Life Care Center of Winter Haven on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.