LIFE CARE CENTER OF WINTER HAVEN
1510 CYPRESS GARDENS BLVD, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33884 · CCN 105792
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 177
- Avg residents/day
- 168.2
- Phone
- 8633188646
Inspection history vs Florida & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Florida avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-02-20 | 10 | 7.3 | 9.5 | +2.7 worse |
| 2 | 2023-01-26 | 6 | 6.3 | 9.8 | -0.3 better |
| 3 | 2021-03-12 | 6 | 6.0 | 9.3 | at state average |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 2 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Resident rights | 4 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
| Administration | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.85 | 39.4% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.69 | 40.0% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.15 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA
- Facilities in chain
- 194
- Chain avg overall
- 3.50 / 5
Inspection citations (22)
- EF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-02-20 · Health · corrected 2025-03-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2025-02-20 · Health · corrected 2025-03-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0585Honor 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.2025-02-20 · Health · corrected 2025-03-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2025-02-20 · Health · corrected 2025-03-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2025-02-20 · Health · corrected 2025-03-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-02-20 · Health · corrected 2025-03-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0687Provide appropriate foot care.2025-02-20 · Health · corrected 2025-03-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2025-02-20 · Health · corrected 2025-03-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.2025-02-20 · Health · corrected 2025-03-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-02-20 · Health · corrected 2025-03-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-01-26 · Health · corrected 2023-02-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2023-01-26 · Health · corrected 2023-02-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-01-26 · Health · corrected 2023-02-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-01-26 · Health · corrected 2023-02-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement 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.2023-01-26 · Health · corrected 2023-02-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2023-01-26 · Health · corrected 2023-02-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2021-03-12 · Health · corrected 2021-04-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement 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.2021-03-12 · Health · corrected 2021-06-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2021-03-12 · Health · corrected 2021-04-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2021-03-12 · Health · corrected 2021-04-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2021-03-12 · Health · corrected 2021-04-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.2021-03-12 · Health · corrected 2021-06-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 1976-01-06 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1999-11-03 |
| CARLUCCI, JOSEPH | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2014-09-26 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2021-05-01 |
| LAY, LISA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2017-04-24 |
| MENNEN, SARAH | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2023-04-27 |
| PRESTON, AARON | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2018-11-01 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-11-27 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1999-11-03 |
| RAWLINSON, PAMELA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2021-05-06 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-01-01 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2001-09-18 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2021-05-01 |
| LAY, LISA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2017-04-24 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 1976-01-06 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2022-01-01 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2001-09-18 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 1994-04-21 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2020-11-02 |
| HENRY, TERRY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 1999-08-16 |
| LAY, LISA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2018-02-09 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 1976-01-06 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2011-04-01 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2000-09-22 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 1999-08-16 |
Other facilities in WINTER HAVEN
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| PALM GARDEN OF WINTER HAVEN | ★★★★☆ | 120 |
| SPRING LAKE REHABILITATION CENTER | ★★★★☆ | 132 |
| ASTORIA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER | ★★★☆☆ | 132 |
| WINTER HAVEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER | ★★☆☆☆ | 140 |
| LAKE MARIAM HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER | ★☆☆☆☆ | 120 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.