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Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center
1540 6th St Nw, Winter Haven, FL 33881
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center is a For-profit, partnership nursing home in Winter Haven, Florida, certified for 132 beds and caring for about 128 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Florida median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 5, 3 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 11.4 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 15.8.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), above the Florida median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 28.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Polk Co. median | Florida median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 15 | 28 | 18 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 11.4 | 20.8 | 15.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.6 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 28.8% | 46.3% | 41.8% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $12,051 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (25 in the county, 694 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Florida average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 13 Feb 2025, 22 Dec 2022.
Severity mix: D ×12 E ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | E | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 22 Dec 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jan 2023 |
| 22 Dec 2022 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jan 2023 |
| 22 Dec 2022 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 22 Jan 2023 |
| 22 Dec 2022 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jan 2023 |
| 22 Dec 2022 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jan 2023 |
| 7 Jan 2022 | F0885 | Report COVID19 data to residents and families. | E | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2022 |
| 7 Jan 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2022 |
| 7 Jan 2022 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2022 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Florida average. Turnover: nursing staff 28.8%, RNs 30.8%; 2 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Florida median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 9.3% | 7.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.9% | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.0% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 7.1% | 7.0% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, partnership. Legal business name: Spring Lake Nc, Llc. Chain: Clear Choice Healthcare (8 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel B Kellet Qtip Mrtl Tr | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2003 |
| Capital Funding Group, LLC | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/09/2019 |
| Clear Choice Health Care LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2007 |
| Sbk Capital, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2003 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Polk County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc | Lakeland | 68 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 23.5 | — | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Davenport Nursing and Rehab Center | Davenport | 60 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 28.3 | $8K | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Life Care Center of Winter Haven | Winter Haven | 177 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 22 | 12.4 | — | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Manor At Carpenters, The | Lakeland | 72 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 20.8 | $24K | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Palm Garden of Winter Haven | Winter Haven | 120 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 20.0 | $24K | 20 Jun 2024 |
| Astoria Health and Rehabilitation Center | Winter Haven | 132 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 26 | 19.7 | — | 26 Mar 2024 |
| The Club At Lake Gibson | Lakeland | 120 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 17.5 | — | 8 May 2026 |
| Bartow Center | Bartow | 120 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 14.2 | $8K | 30 Jul 2024 |
All 25 facilities in Polk County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center been cited for?
15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Florida median is 18 per facility.
Has Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day against a Florida median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center?
It is part of the Clear Choice Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, partnership. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Samuel B Kellet Qtip Mrtl Tr, Clear Choice Health Care LLC and Sbk Capital, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 13 Feb 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 13 Feb 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.