Winter Haven Health And Rehabilitation Center

Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 202 Ave O NE in Winter Haven, Florida, within Polk County. The facility operates 140 certified beds and is classified as a non-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents, and its active status indicates it is currently operating and accepting referrals. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars. The health inspection domain received a rating of 2 out of 5 stars, reflecting findings from recent state inspection surveys. The staffing domain received a rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which represents the middle of the rating scale and accounts for registered nurse hours, total nursing hours, and related staffing metrics. The quality measure domain also received a rating of 3 out of 5 stars, covering clinical performance indicators such as resident mobility, medication management, and infection rates. The facility holds an active license with the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), the Florida state body responsible for regulating nursing home operations. Prospective residents and families may request the most recent survey date and inspection findings directly through AHCA's online provider search tool. Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. This dual certification is relevant for residents requiring long-term care coverage through Medicaid or short-term post-acute rehabilitation covered under Medicare Part A. Individuals with private insurance or those paying out of pocket should contact the facility directly at (863) 293-3103 to discuss coverage options and current availability. When compared to Florida state averages, this facility falls below the statewide norm in the overall and health inspection categories. Florida nursing facilities average approximately 2.8 to 3 stars overall, meaning a 2-star overall rating places this facility in a lower tier relative to peers across the state. The staffing and quality measure ratings of 3 stars each align more closely with state averages in those domains. Families and case managers reviewing this facility alongside others in Polk County may find it useful to access the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile, which includes detailed inspection reports, staffing data, and resident outcome trends over time.