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Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home Facility

202 Avenue Ave O Ne, Winter Haven, FL 33880

Nursing Home Care Senior Living

Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center is a senior care community located in Winter Haven, FL. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Winter Haven area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (863) 293-3103.

Operated by Senior Health South, which runs 8 communities in our directory.

With 144 beds, Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Winter Haven average about 81 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 96% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.

Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Winter Haven average about 3.0 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in January 2024 and recorded 12 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 3.2 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.6 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Winter Haven average about 3.8 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 37%.

The community is located in Polk County, FL.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 2/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 2/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 3/5
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 4/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 25 problems at Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center. None of them caused harm to a resident. 5 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $4,190.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Resident Rights

    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.

    Inspected January 2024. Corrected by February 24, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Inspected January 2024, after a complaint. Corrected by February 24, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Inspected January 2024. Corrected by February 24, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Quality of Life and Care

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

    Inspected January 2024, after a complaint. Corrected by February 24, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Nutrition and Dietary

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

    Inspected January 2024. Corrected by February 24, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Inspected January 2024. Corrected by February 24, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

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

    Inspected January 2024, after a complaint. Corrected by February 24, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

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

    Inspected January 2024, after a complaint. Corrected by February 24, 2024.

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  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Inspected January 2024. Corrected by February 24, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Pharmacy Service

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Inspected January 2024. Corrected by February 24, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Pharmacy Service

    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.

    Inspected January 2024. Corrected by February 24, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Administration

    Conduct 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.

    Inspected January 2024. Corrected by February 24, 2024.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type Non profit - Corporation
  • Beds / units 144
  • Occupancy 96%
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 3.2
  • Annual staff turnover 37%
  • Last health inspection January 2024

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