PALM GARDEN OF WINTER HAVEN
1120 CYPRESS GARDENS BLVD, Winter Haven, FL 33884
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How PALM GARDEN OF WINTER HAVEN Compares
PALM GARDEN OF WINTER HAVEN is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Winter Haven, Florida. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Florida average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (3.9%) is below the Florida average of 8.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 120 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 7 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Winter Haven, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Florida average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 3.9% — better than the Florida average of 8.7% (56% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.4% — better than the Florida average of 2.6% (45% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.7% — better than the Florida average of 4.7%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.6% — better than the Florida average of 26.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Florida averages across 694 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask PALM GARDEN OF WINTER HAVEN
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing PALM GARDEN OF WINTER HAVEN with other nursing homes in Winter Haven.
What keeps PALM GARDEN OF WINTER HAVEN's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help PALM GARDEN OF WINTER HAVEN keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 3.9% here versus 8.7% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help PALM GARDEN OF WINTER HAVEN keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.4% here versus 2.6% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does PALM GARDEN OF WINTER HAVEN maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 120 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at PALM GARDEN OF WINTER HAVEN?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains PALM GARDEN OF WINTER HAVEN's rating advantage in Winter Haven?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 7 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Winter Haven
Winter Haven sits in Polk County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Florida as a whole (20.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 143,067 (20.3%)
- Median age
- 40.2 years
- Median household income
- $51,535
- Median home value
- $162,400
Demographics for Polk County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Winter Haven.
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