PALM GARDEN OF WINTER HAVEN

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Care Quality Indicators

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 May 4, 2026) measured against Florida averages across 694 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

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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