Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center

202 Ave O Ne · Winter Haven, FL · 33880 · 8632933103

140 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Senior Health South

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.

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Red flags

No standard inspection in over 2 years

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Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 52
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 64
Federal penalties 15% 80
Trend 10% 43
Context 5% 60

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.263.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.520.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.18≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year36%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $4,190

Inspection citations (25 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D October 28, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure 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.

    Corrected November 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 24, 2024

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

    Corrected February 24, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E January 24, 2024

    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.

    Corrected February 24, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E January 24, 2024

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Corrected February 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 24, 2024

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

    Corrected February 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 24, 2024

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected February 24, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D January 24, 2024

    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.

    Corrected February 24, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E January 24, 2024

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

    Corrected February 24, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D January 24, 2024

    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.

    Corrected February 24, 2024 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · E January 24, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected February 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 24, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected February 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 24, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected February 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E January 24, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected February 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E October 22, 2021

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected November 21, 2021 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E October 22, 2021

    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.

    Corrected November 21, 2021 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E October 22, 2021

    Honor 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.

    Corrected November 21, 2021 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D October 22, 2021

    Implement 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.

    Corrected November 21, 2021 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D October 22, 2021

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected November 21, 2021 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D October 22, 2021

    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.

    Corrected November 21, 2021 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D October 22, 2021

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

    Corrected November 21, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D February 7, 2020

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

    Corrected March 7, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D February 7, 2020

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

    Corrected March 7, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D February 7, 2020

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected March 7, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D February 7, 2020

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected March 7, 2020 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D February 7, 2020

    Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

    Corrected March 7, 2020 · Administration

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
January 24, 2024Fine$4,190

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105176 · certified since June 1, 1982. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.