Life Care Center Of Winter Haven
Winter Haven, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105792) · 177 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (863) 318-8646 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center Of Winter Haven has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above Florida's state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Life Care Center Of Winter Haven reports 3.80 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.0%.
Life Care Center Of Winter Haven has no federal fines on record — 0 fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials reported. CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Life Care Center Of Winter Haven is a for-profit nursing home in Winter Haven, Polk County, Florida, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since May 1993. The facility has 177 certified beds and an average daily census of 168.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27. Its component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.80 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 39.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials — meaning there is no federal fine or payment-denial history on record for this facility. CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this location based on the data provided.
This facility is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with a chain average rating of 3.4 stars — this location's 4-star overall rating is above that chain average. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.80 hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 39.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is listed for this facility in the provided data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 177 certified beds with an average of 168.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which includes 194 facilities with a chain average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 1, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures separately; this facility scores 4, 3, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail isn't included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 8633188646 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This isn't covered by the CMS data; contact the facility at 8633188646 to arrange a tour and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest official data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105792?state=FL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.