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HomeFloridaLife Care Center of Winter Haven

Life Care Center of Winter Haven

1510 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 338848633188646
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
177
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)

• Has 177 certified beds with an average of 168.2 residents per day (95% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 10 deficiencies (inspected Feb 20, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.85 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 39.4%

• Part of the Life Care Centers of America chain (194 facilities)

Life Care Center of Winter Haven is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Winter Haven, Florida with 177 certified beds. It has been operating since 1993. The facility scored above average compared to Florida facilities.

Beds
177
Avg Residents/Day
168.2
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
May 1, 1993
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Polk
Last Inspection
Feb 20, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
10
Weighted Score
49.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (22)

F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Feb 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Feb 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0585Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Feb 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Feb 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Feb 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Feb 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0687Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate foot care.

Survey: Feb 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Feb 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0770Potential for Harm

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Survey: Feb 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Jan 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Jan 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jan 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Jan 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Survey: Jan 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Jan 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 12, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Survey: Mar 12, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Mar 12, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Mar 12, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 12, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0867Potential for Harm

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Survey: Mar 12, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.34 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.82 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.69 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.85 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.59 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
39.4%
RN Turnover
40.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (25)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PRESTON, FORREST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual100%Jan 6, 1976
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ANov 3, 1999
CARLUCCI, JOSEPHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 26, 2014
FLETCHER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2021
LAY, LISAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 24, 2017
MENNEN, SARAHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 27, 2023
PRESTON, AARONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 1, 2018
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 27, 2024
PRESTON, FORRESTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 3, 1999
RAWLINSON, PAMELAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 6, 2021
SWANKER, RICHARDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
ZIEGLER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 18, 2001
FLETCHER, TODDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 1, 2021
LAY, LISACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 24, 2017
PRESTON, FORRESTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 6, 1976
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
ZIEGLER, JAMESCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 18, 2001
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 21, 1994
FLETCHER, TODDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 2, 2020
HENRY, TERRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999
LAY, LISACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 9, 2018
PRESTON, FORRESTCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 6, 1976
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2011
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 22, 2000
ZIEGLER, JAMESCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center of Winter Haven?▾
Life Care Center of Winter Haven has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Life Care Center of Winter Haven had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of Winter Haven had 10 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 20, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Winter Haven?▾
Life Care Center of Winter Haven provides 3.85 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours, 0.82 LPN hours, and 2.34 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 39.4%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Winter Haven have?▾
Life Care Center of Winter Haven has 177 certified beds with an average of 168.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 95% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Life Care Center of Winter Haven?▾
Yes, there are 6 other nursing homes in Winter Haven, Florida with an average rating of 2.7/5. You can compare all facilities on the Winter Haven nursing homes page.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

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