Nursing homes in Winter Haven, FL

Compare 7 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Winter Haven, part of the Polk area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents of Winter Haven, Florida, have access to seven nursing home facilities serving the 33880, 33881, and 33884 ZIP codes within Polk County. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these local providers hold an average overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Among the facilities in the region, Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center currently stands out as the highest-rated option, earning a prestigious 5-star designation for its quality of care.

Homes
7
Avg overall
3★
-0.1 vs national
Avg staffing
3.6★
Avg experience
0★

Rating distribution

avg 3★ · 7 homes
5
1 (14%)
4
2 (29%)
3
1 (14%)
2
2 (29%)
1
1 (14%)

Provider mix in Winter Haven

7 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Winter Haven

  • 4 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
  • 4 of 7 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
  • 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
  • 4 of 7 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 7 highest rated nursing homes in Winter Haven

  1. 1
    SPRING LAKE REHABILITATION CENTER
    CLEAR CHOICE HEALTHCARE · Large
    5.0
  2. 2
    PALM GARDEN OF WINTER HAVEN
    PALM GARDEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION · Large
    4.0
  3. 3
    LIFE CARE CENTER OF WINTER HAVEN
    LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Large
    4.0
  4. 43.0
  5. 52.0
  6. 62.0
  7. 7
    VIVO HEALTHCARE WINTER HAVEN
    VIVO HEALTHCARE · Large
    1.0

All homes in Winter Haven

SPRING LAKE REHABILITATION CENTER
CLEAR CHOICE HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit
5.03055
PALM GARDEN OF WINTER HAVEN
PALM GARDEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION · Large · For Profit
4.03054
LIFE CARE CENTER OF WINTER HAVEN
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Large · For Profit
4.03045
ASTORIA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
TLC MANAGEMENT · Large · For Profit
3.02035
WINTER HAVEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
SENIOR HEALTH SOUTH · Large · Not for Profit
2.02033
LAKE MARIAM HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
ROBERT SCHOENFELD · Large · For Profit
2.01045
VIVO HEALTHCARE WINTER HAVEN
VIVO HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit
1.01013

Best by sub-rating in Winter Haven

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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.

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