WINTER HAVEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
202 AVE O NE, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How WINTER HAVEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER Compares
WINTER HAVEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER is a 140-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Winter Haven, Florida. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Florida average of 3.3 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (20.8%) is above the Florida average of 8.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 140 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: 20.8% — worse than the Florida average of 8.7% (138% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.6% — better than the Florida average of 2.6% (36% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.7% — worse than the Florida average of 4.7%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.4% — 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 WINTER HAVEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WINTER HAVEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER with other nursing homes in Winter Haven.
How is WINTER HAVEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is WINTER HAVEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 20.8% here versus 8.7% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help WINTER HAVEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.6% here versus 2.6% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does WINTER HAVEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 140 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WINTER HAVEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does WINTER HAVEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER lag behind other Winter Haven options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.0 stars across 7 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
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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