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HomeFloridaLife Care Center of Winter Haven

Life Care Center of Winter Haven

1510 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 338848633188646WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.7on Google(506 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
177
certified

How Life Care Center of Winter Haven Compares in Florida

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Florida. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
4/5
FL average
3.3/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
FL average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
4/5
FL average
3.3/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.80 hrs/day
FL average
3.82 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.63 hrs/day
FL average
0.73 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
39.0%
FL average
41.4%
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the Florida average of 3.3/5.
Reported RN time is 0.63 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.73.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
6
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 26, 2023
Most recent cycle
10
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 20, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 4 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$9,658/mo
Florida median
Private Room
$10,646/mo
Florida median
Polk County 65+
146,515
19.9% of county
County Population
736,229
Polk County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

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. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
177
Avg Residents/Day
168.1
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
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
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
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
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
F0695Potential for Harm

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

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

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

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 Aide2.31 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.85 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.63 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.80 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.45 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
39.0%
RN Turnover
46.7%
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 (31)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
MENNEN, SARAHMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AApr 27, 2023
PRESTON, AARONMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ANov 1, 2018
RAWLINSON, PAMELAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMay 6, 2021
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
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
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 31, 2000
CARLUCCI, JOSEPHADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 7, 2025
MENNEN, SARAHADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 20, 2025
PRESTON, FORRESTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 31, 2000

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Life Care Center of Winter Haven and nearby alternatives.

All Florida facilities
Life Care Center of Winter Haven
Winter Haven, FLCurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Palm Garden of Winter Haven
Winter Haven, FL1,056 ft
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $24,395
Lake Mariam Health and Rehabilitation Center
Winter Haven, FL3,696 ft
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $353,123
Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center
Winter Haven, FL1.2 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $4,190
Astoria Health and Rehabilitation Center
Winter Haven, FL1.6 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center
Winter Haven, FL2.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Vivo Healthcare Winter Haven
Winter Haven, FL3.6 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Life Care Center of Winter Haven
Winter Haven, FL · Current facility
—4/53/54/5None recorded
Palm Garden of Winter Haven
Winter Haven, FL
1,056 ft4/53/55/5$24,395
Lake Mariam Health and Rehabilitation Center
Winter Haven, FL
3,696 ft2/51/53/5$353,123
Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center
Winter Haven, FL
1.2 mi2/52/53/5$4,190
Astoria Health and Rehabilitation Center
Winter Haven, FL
1.6 mi3/52/54/5None recorded
Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center
Winter Haven, FL
2.7 mi5/53/55/5None recorded
Vivo Healthcare Winter Haven
Winter Haven, FL
3.6 mi1/51/51/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

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.
How much does Life Care Center of Winter Haven cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Florida is $9,658/month for a semi-private room and $10,646/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Life Care Center of Winter Haven participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
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 current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Winter Haven?▾
Life Care Center of Winter Haven provides 3.80 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours, 0.85 LPN hours, and 2.31 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 39.0%.
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 168.1 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. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Florida, including 6 in Winter Haven. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Life Care Center of Winter Haven?▾
On Google Maps, Life Care Center of Winter Haven has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 506 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

This chain operates 194 facilities. View all →