Nursing home in Winter Haven, Florida
Life Care Center of Winter Haven
Medicare and Medicaid
1510 CYPRESS GARDENS BLVD, Winter Haven, FL 33884
(863) 318-8646
CMS star ratings
CMS gives this nursing home an overall star rating of 4 out of 5. Each rating is compared with the mean of rated nursing homes in Florida (691 for the overall rating) and in the U.S. (14,565). How to read an inspection report.
Overall rating
- This nursing home4
- Florida average3.3 (691 rated)
- U.S. average3.0 (14,565 rated)
Health inspections
- This nursing home3
- Florida average2.9 (691 rated)
- U.S. average2.8 (14,565 rated)
Staffing
- This nursing home4
- Florida average3.3 (686 rated)
- U.S. average2.9 (14,494 rated)
Quality measures
- This nursing home5
- Florida average4.2 (686 rated)
- U.S. average3.6 (14,495 rated)
Health inspections
Most recent standard health inspection (rating cycle 1): Feb 20, 2025. CMS counts 10 health deficiencies in rating cycle 1.
- This nursing home10
- Florida average7.1 (694 with data)
- U.S. average9.2 (14,652 with data)
Rating cycle 1 health deficiencies. Averages include every nursing home with a count in the CMS file; fewer is better.
Deficiencies since Sep 30, 2023
Inspectors cited 10 health deficiencies on 1 inspection date since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 10 potential for harm.
- 0 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
- 0 Actual harm
- 10 No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
- 0 No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident Rights Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 22, 2025 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 22, 2025 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 22, 2025 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 22, 2025 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | F0585 | 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.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 22, 2025 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 22, 2025 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 22, 2025 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 22, 2025 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.Administration Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 22, 2025 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 22, 2025 |
Staffing
Total nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home3.80 hours
- Florida average3.82 hours (680 with data)
- U.S. average3.86 hours (14,351 with data)
Registered nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home0.63 hours
- Florida average0.73 hours (680 with data)
- U.S. average0.69 hours (14,351 with data)
Nursing staff turnover
Share of nursing staff who left during the year, as reported to CMS.
- This nursing home39.0%
- Florida average41.4% (646 with data)
- U.S. average45.8% (13,538 with data)
Penalties
CMS lists 0 penalties for this nursing home: 0 fines totaling $0, and 0 payment denials. CMS counts penalties from the last 3 years.
Facility details
| Certified beds | 177 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 168.1 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
| Resident and family council | Resident |
| Automatic sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Chain | Life Care Centers of America (194 facilities) |
| Legal business name | LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. |
| First approved for Medicare and Medicaid | May 1, 1993 |
| County | Polk |
| CMS certification number | 105792 |
Also in Winter Haven
| Nursing home | CMS overall rating | Health inspection rating | Certified beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center | 132 | For profit - Partnership | ||
| Palm Garden of Winter Haven | 120 | For profit - Limited Liability company | ||
| Astoria Health and Rehabilitation Center | 132 | For profit - Corporation | ||
| Lake Mariam Health and Rehabilitation Center | 120 | For profit - Limited Liability company | ||
| Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center | 140 | Non profit - Corporation | ||
| Vivo Healthcare Winter Haven | 120 | For profit - Individual |
| Hospital | CMS overall rating | Type | Emergency services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Haven Hospital | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes |