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HomeFloridaPalm Garden of Winter Haven

Palm Garden of Winter Haven

1120 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 338848632933100WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.7on Google(506 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
120
certified
Last health inspection was more than 2 years ago.
1 fine(s) totaling $24,395

How Palm Garden 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
5/5
FL average
3.3/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.76 hrs/day
FL average
3.82 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.70 hrs/day
FL average
0.73 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
30.6%
FL average
41.4%
Lower than 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.
Staff turnover is 30.6%, lower than the Florida average of 41.4%.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
8
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 10, 2022
Most recent cycle
8
deficiency citations
Inspected Jun 20, 2024
The two inspection cycles recorded the same number of deficiency citations.

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).

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Palm Garden of Winter Haven is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Winter Haven, Florida with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 1987. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
113.6
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 9, 1987
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Polk
Last Inspection
Jun 20, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8
Weighted Score
47.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (24)

F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Jun 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 20, 2024Corrected: 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: Jun 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Jun 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0699Potential for Harm

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Survey: Jun 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Jun 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Mar 10, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Mar 10, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0803Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 10, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Actual Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Apr 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0607Actual Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Apr 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Apr 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Apr 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Feb 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Dec 18, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Dec 18, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Dec 18, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Dec 18, 2020Corrected: 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: Dec 18, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Dec 18, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Dec 18, 2020Corrected: 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: Dec 18, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$24,395
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineApr 4, 2024
$24,395

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

Nurse Aide2.22 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.84 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.70 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.76 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.37 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.09 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
30.6%
RN Turnover
15.8%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (19)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PALM GARDEN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization50%Nov 1, 2013
JAMES O. MCCARVER QTIP BUSINESS MARITAL TRUST U/A DATED JUNE 22, 2001,5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 23, 2014
JAMES O. MCCARVER RESIDUARY TRUST SHARE U/A DATED 06/22/20015% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 23, 2014
PATSY E. MCCARVER TRUST U/A DATED JUNE 22, 2001 AS AMENDED, PATSY E5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ANov 1, 2013
MCCARVER, PATSY5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ANov 1, 2013
REGIONS BANK5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/ANov 1, 2013
PGWIN RE, LLC5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTOrganizationN/AJul 29, 2024
REGIONS BANK5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTOrganizationN/ANov 1, 2013
BOMBERGER, JEFFREYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 1, 2014
CHALMERS, JAMESCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2015
GREENE, ROBERTCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 1, 2014
DAVID, WASEEMOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2024
WASHINGTON, TUNYAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 4, 2024
JAMES O. MCCARVER QTIP BUSINESS MARITAL TRUST U/A DATED JUNE 22, 2001,ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 1, 2013
PALM HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 14, 2025
PATSY E. MCCARVER TRUST U/A DATED JUNE 22, 2001 AS AMENDED, PATSY EADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 1, 2013
PGWIN RE, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJul 29, 2024
DAVID, WASEEMADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 1, 2024
WASHINGTON, TUNYAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 14, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Palm Garden of Winter Haven and nearby alternatives.

All Florida facilities
Palm Garden of Winter Haven
Winter Haven, FLCurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $24,395
Life Care Center of Winter Haven
Winter Haven, FL1,056 ft
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Lake Mariam Health and Rehabilitation Center
Winter Haven, FL3,168 ft
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $353,123
Astoria Health and Rehabilitation Center
Winter Haven, FL1.4 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center
Winter Haven, FL1.4 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $4,190
Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center
Winter Haven, FL2.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Vivo Healthcare Winter Haven
Winter Haven, FL3.8 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Palm Garden of Winter Haven
Winter Haven, FL · Current facility
—4/53/55/5$24,395
Life Care Center of Winter Haven
Winter Haven, FL
1,056 ft4/53/54/5None recorded
Lake Mariam Health and Rehabilitation Center
Winter Haven, FL
3,168 ft2/51/53/5$353,123
Astoria Health and Rehabilitation Center
Winter Haven, FL
1.4 mi3/52/54/5None recorded
Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center
Winter Haven, FL
1.4 mi2/52/53/5$4,190
Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center
Winter Haven, FL
2.9 mi5/53/55/5None recorded
Vivo Healthcare Winter Haven
Winter Haven, FL
3.8 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 Palm Garden of Winter Haven?▾
Palm Garden 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 5/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Palm Garden 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). Palm Garden of Winter Haven participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Palm Garden of Winter Haven had any health inspection violations?▾
Palm Garden of Winter Haven had 8 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jun 20, 2024). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $24,395.
What are the staffing levels at Palm Garden of Winter Haven?▾
Palm Garden of Winter Haven provides 3.76 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours, 0.84 LPN hours, and 2.22 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 30.6%.
How many beds does Palm Garden of Winter Haven have?▾
Palm Garden of Winter Haven has 120 certified beds with an average of 113.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 95% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Palm Garden Health and Rehabilitation chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Palm Garden 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 Palm Garden of Winter Haven?▾
On Google Maps, Palm Garden 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 Palm Garden Health and Rehabilitation

This chain operates 14 facilities. View all →