Lakeland Senior AdvisorHow many nursing homes does Winter Haven have, and how does CMS rate them?
AHCA licenses 7 nursing homes with Winter Haven addresses, 945 beds in all; among the 7 with a CMS overall rating, 1 have five stars, 2 four, 1 three, 2 two and 1 one.
| Facility | CMS overall | Licensed beds | Last CMS inspection | CMS deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astoria Health and Rehabilitation Center 701 Overlook Dr Se, 33884 | 3 of 5 | 132 | March 26, 2024 | 10 |
| Lake Mariam Health and Rehabilitation Center 1801 N Lake Mariam Dr, 33884 | 2 of 5 | 120 | January 25, 2024 | 40 |
| Life Care Center of Winter Haven 1510 Cypress Gardens Blvd, 33884 | 4 of 5 | 177 | February 20, 2025 | 10 |
| Palm Garden of Winter Haven 1120 Cypress Gardens Blvd, 33884 | 4 of 5 | 120 | June 20, 2024 | 8 |
| Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center 1540 6Th St Nw, 33881 | 5 of 5 | 132 | February 13, 2025 | 7 |
| Vivo Healthcare Winter Haven 2701 Lake Alfred Rd, 33881 | 1 of 5 | 120 | April 10, 2025 | 21 |
| Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center 202 Ave O Ne, 33881 | 2 of 5 | 144 | June 18, 2026 | 10 |
How are Winter Haven nursing homes staffed?
For the 7 Winter Haven nursing homes with CMS staffing data, total nurse staffing runs from 3.25 to 4.74 hours per resident per day (median 3.96), and median nursing staff turnover is 37.6%.
The figures come from CMS's payroll-based staffing data; each facility page sets its own hours against the Polk County median.
Which Winter Haven nursing homes are closest to Winter Haven Hospital?
Measured in a straight line from the hospital's ZIP code, the nearest Winter Haven nursing home is Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center at roughly 1.7 miles; discharge planners often start with the closest homes, but families may choose any Medicare-certified home with a bed.
| Nursing home | Miles from the hospital | CMS overall | Short-stay quality | Licensed beds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center | 1.7 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 144 |
| Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center | 2.0 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 132 |
| Vivo Healthcare Winter Haven | 2.0 | 1 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 120 |
| Lake Mariam Health and Rehabilitation Center | 2.1 | 2 of 5 | n/a of 5 | 120 |
| Astoria Health and Rehabilitation Center | 2.9 | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 132 |
| Life Care Center of Winter Haven | 3.1 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 177 |
| Palm Garden of Winter Haven | 3.2 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 120 |
Are any Winter Haven nursing homes part of a life plan community?
CMS flags no Winter Haven nursing home as part of a continuing care retirement community.
Health centers inside life plan communities often give their own residents priority but may admit from outside.
Nursing homes in Winter Haven: a quick contrast
| Nursing homes in Winter Haven is | Nursing homes in Winter Haven is not | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | CMS overall, inspection, staffing and quality stars | Scores we invented |
| Payment | Medicare for short stays, Medicaid for long stays | Free long-term care under Medicare |
| Florida median (2025) | About $340 a day, semi-private | A Winter Haven-specific price |
