CMS data snapshot: July 2026
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.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
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Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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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.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
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.
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MENNEN, SARAH | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Apr 27, 2023 |
| PRESTON, AARON | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 2018 |
| RAWLINSON, PAMELA | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | May 6, 2021 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | May 1, 2021 |
| LAY, LISA | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Apr 24, 2017 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 6, 1976 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2022 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Sep 18, 2001 |
| CROSS, CINDY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Apr 21, 1994 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Nov 2, 2020 |
| HENRY, TERRY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Aug 16, 1999 |
| LAY, LISA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Feb 9, 2018 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 6, 1976 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 2011 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Sep 22, 2000 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Aug 16, 1999 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Nov 3, 1999 |
| CARLUCCI, JOSEPH | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Sep 26, 2014 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | May 1, 2021 |
| LAY, LISA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Apr 24, 2017 |
| MENNEN, SARAH | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Apr 27, 2023 |
| PRESTON, AARON | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 2018 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Nov 27, 2024 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Nov 3, 1999 |
| RAWLINSON, PAMELA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | May 6, 2021 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2022 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Sep 18, 2001 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Aug 31, 2000 |
| CARLUCCI, JOSEPH | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 7, 2025 |
| MENNEN, SARAH | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Feb 20, 2025 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Aug 31, 2000 |
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