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Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines

Address
202 Ave O NE, Winter Haven, FL 33880
CCN
105176
Ownership type
Non-profit, corporation
Certified beds
140
Residents per day
135
CMS flags
  • No standard survey in more than 2 years
CMS star ratings
Overall rating2 of 5
Health inspection rating2 of 5
Staffing rating3 of 5
Quality measure rating4 of 5
Care Compare record (Medicare.gov)

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CMS gives Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 24 Jan 2024. The latest survey cycle has 12 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Florida is 6. CMS lists 1 fine of $4,190 for this home in its penalties file.

Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .

Since the last CMS update

The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.

Ratings

CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.

CMS star ratings of Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center, with medians
Rating (1 to 5 stars)This homePolk County medianFlorida medianUS average (CMS)
Overall rating22.03.03.0
Health inspection rating22.03.02.8
Staffing rating33.03.02.9
Quality measure rating44.04.03.6

A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 25 homes in the county, 694 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure

Citations by survey cycle

CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.

Health citations of Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center in the last three survey cycles
Survey cycleStandard surveyCitationsFlorida median
Cycle 1 (latest)24 Jan 2024126
Cycle 222 Oct 202186
Cycle 3No date55

Health citations

The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.

Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.

Scope and severity of the 25 citations. Select a cell to show only its rows.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safetyJ0K0L0
Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardyG0H0I0
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmF0
No actual harm, potential for minimal harmA0B0C0

Survey cycle 1 (latest): 12 citations

Standard survey of this cycle: .

Health citations of Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center in survey cycle 1, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
24 Jan 2024F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard survey24 Feb 2024
24 Jan 2024F0584Honor 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.EStandard survey24 Feb 2024
24 Jan 2024F0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.EComplaint investigation24 Feb 2024
24 Jan 2024F0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesEStandard survey24 Feb 2024
24 Jan 2024F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DComplaint investigation24 Feb 2024
24 Jan 2024F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint investigation24 Feb 2024
24 Jan 2024F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.EComplaint investigation24 Feb 2024
24 Jan 2024F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard survey24 Feb 2024
24 Jan 2024F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DStandard survey24 Feb 2024
24 Jan 2024F0761Ensure 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.DStandard survey24 Feb 2024
24 Jan 2024F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard survey24 Feb 2024
24 Jan 2024F0838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.DStandard survey24 Feb 2024

Survey cycle 2: 8 citations

Standard survey of this cycle: .

Health citations of Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center in survey cycle 2, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
28 Oct 2024F0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.DComplaint investigation28 Nov 2024
22 Oct 2021F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.EStandard survey21 Nov 2021
22 Oct 2021F0584Honor 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.EStandard survey21 Nov 2021
22 Oct 2021F0585Honor 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.EStandard survey21 Nov 2021
22 Oct 2021F0758Implement 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.DStandard survey21 Nov 2021
22 Oct 2021F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DStandard survey21 Nov 2021
22 Oct 2021F0761Ensure 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.DStandard survey21 Nov 2021
22 Oct 2021F0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.DStandard survey21 Nov 2021

Survey cycle 3: 5 citations

The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.

Health citations of Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center in survey cycle 3, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
7 Feb 2020F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard survey7 Mar 2020
7 Feb 2020F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard survey7 Mar 2020
7 Feb 2020F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard survey7 Mar 2020
7 Feb 2020F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DStandard survey7 Mar 2020
7 Feb 2020F0770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.DStandard survey7 Mar 2020

The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report

Penalties

A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.

Penalties of Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center in the CMS penalties file
DateTypeFineDays without payment
24 Jan 2024Fine$4,190

Staffing

Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.

Nurse staffing hours per resident per day at Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center
StaffThis homeFlorida medianFlorida average (CMS)
All nurse staff3.223.603.82
Registered nurses (RN)0.560.600.73
Licensed practical nurses (LPN)0.590.78
Nurse aides2.072.31
All nurse staff, weekends3.153.303.49
Nurse staff turnover in a year
37.3%
Nurse staff turnover, Florida median
41.8%
RN turnover in a year
61.1%
Administrators who left in a year
0

Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.

Quality measures

A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.

Quality measures of Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center, average of four quarters (2025Q2-2026Q1)
Measure (CMS text)ResidentsThis homeFlorida medianUS median
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increasedLong Stay11.2%7.4%12.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladderLong Stay0.0%0.0%0.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infectionLong Stay0.4%0.0%0.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injuryLong Stay1.3%2.2%2.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medicationShort Stay3.1%1.0%1.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsenedLong Stay10.5%7.7%12.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcersLong Stay5.9%4.2%4.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicationLong Stay19.0%7.0%13.4%

For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure

Ownership

An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.

Ownership type
Non-profit, corporation
Legal business name
Senior Health-Winter Haven, LLC
Chain
Senior Health South (8 homes in the CMS chain file)
Organisations in the CMS ownership record of Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center
OrganisationRole in the CMS recordInterestSince
Senior Health South Ex LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest100%20 Nov 2000
Senior Health Properties South, Inc5% or greater indirect ownership interest30 Nov 2000
Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc5% or greater security interest1 Sep 2005
Consulting Support Services, LLCOperational/managerial control28 Jun 2011
Eleus Health Management LLCOperational/managerial control1 Sep 2009
Facility Support Company, LLCOperational/managerial control13 Dec 2010
Kane Financial Services, LLCOperational/managerial control6 Jun 2012
Consulting Support Services, LLCAdp of the snf26 Mar 2025
Eleus Health Management LLCAdp of the snf18 Apr 2025
Facility Support Company, LLCAdp of the snf26 Mar 2025
Kane Financial Services, LLCAdp of the snf28 Oct 2025
Omega Healthcare Investors, IncAdp of the snf1 Sep 2005
Select Rehabilitation, LLCAdp of the snf19 Aug 2016
Senior Health South Ex LLCAdp of the snf8 Jul 2025

The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.

Other homes in Polk County

The 12 nearest other nursing homes in Polk County, Florida
Nursing homeCityOverall ratingCitations, latest cycleFinesLast standard survey
Life Care Center of Winter HavenWinter Haven4 of 510$020 Feb 2025
Palm Garden of Winter HavenWinter Haven4 of 58$24,39520 Jun 2024
Lake Mariam Health and Rehabilitation CenterSpecial Focus candidateWinter Haven2 of 540$321,52025 Jan 2024
Spring Lake Rehabilitation CenterWinter Haven5 of 57$013 Feb 2025
Astoria Health and Rehabilitation CenterWinter Haven3 of 510$026 Mar 2024
Vivo Healthcare Winter HavenWinter Haven1 of 521$010 Apr 2025
Oak Haven Rehab and Nursing CenterAuburndale1 of 516$12,05118 Jul 2024
Haines City Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterHaines City2 of 511$13,38021 Nov 2024
Bartow CenterBartow2 of 59$8,03430 Jul 2024
Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation CenterLake Wales1 of 510$46,80024 Jun 2024
Highlands Lake CenterLakeland2 of 517$07 Mar 2024
Groves CenterSpecial Focus FacilityLake WalesNot rated19$291,4784 Feb 2026

All 25 nursing homes in Polk County

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center (CCN 105176). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/winter-haven-health-and-rehabilitation-center-winter-haven-fl-105176/

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Questions

When was Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 28 Oct 2024. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 22 Oct 2021. CMS marks the last health inspection of this home as more than 2 years old.
Who operates Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center?
The CMS record gives the ownership type as non-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Senior Health South. The CMS ownership file names 4 organisations for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
Is Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 3 homes in Florida as Special Focus Facilities and 15 as candidates.
Where does the data on this page come from?
The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.