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LIFE CARE CENTER OF WINTER HAVEN

1510 CYPRESS GARDENS BLVD · WINTER HAVEN · POLK County · 33884

Inspection and deficiency evidence for families and professionals. No paid placement position or proprietary CRP quality score.

Provider metadata as of 2026-10-07; retrieved 2026-10-07. These dates do not establish current inspection coverage.

Agency identity and evidence coverage

Observed CMS certification status: Certified. This is the published metadata observation, not a new certification determination.

Observed state license status: LICENSED. Confirm the current status with the agency.

Official provider data source

Retained citation report window: 2024-10-07 through 2026-10-07. Individual sources may have earlier coverage.

Published inspection and deficiency records

11 retained citation records in this published report; showing the first 11 below. This is not a count of unresolved problems, inspections or a facility score.

The descriptions identify cited requirements, not the inspector’s facility-specific narrative.

CMS:NH:F F0550 · Inspection 2025-02-20

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey type: Health. Source publication: 2026-08-26. Coverage through: Not supplied.

Recorded correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction. Recorded correction date: 2025-03-22. A recorded correction does not independently verify the present condition.

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CMS:NH:F F0554 · Inspection 2025-02-20

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey type: Health. Source publication: 2026-08-26. Coverage through: Not supplied.

Recorded correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction. Recorded correction date: 2025-03-22. A recorded correction does not independently verify the present condition.

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CMS:NH:F F0585 · Inspection 2025-02-20

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Survey type: Health. Source publication: 2026-08-26. Coverage through: Not supplied.

Recorded correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction. Recorded correction date: 2025-03-22. A recorded correction does not independently verify the present condition.

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CMS:NH:F F0623 · Inspection 2025-02-20

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey type: Health. Source publication: 2026-08-26. Coverage through: Not supplied.

Recorded correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction. Recorded correction date: 2025-03-22. A recorded correction does not independently verify the present condition.

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CMS:NH:F F0645 · Inspection 2025-02-20

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey type: Health. Source publication: 2026-08-26. Coverage through: Not supplied.

Recorded correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction. Recorded correction date: 2025-03-22. A recorded correction does not independently verify the present condition.

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CMS:NH:F F0684 · Inspection 2025-02-20

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey type: Health. Source publication: 2026-08-26. Coverage through: Not supplied.

Recorded correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction. Recorded correction date: 2025-03-22. A recorded correction does not independently verify the present condition.

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CMS:NH:F F0687 · Inspection 2025-02-20

Provide appropriate foot care.

Survey type: Health. Source publication: 2026-08-26. Coverage through: Not supplied.

Recorded correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction. Recorded correction date: 2025-03-22. A recorded correction does not independently verify the present condition.

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CMS:NH:F F0759 · Inspection 2025-02-20

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey type: Health. Source publication: 2026-08-26. Coverage through: Not supplied.

Recorded correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction. Recorded correction date: 2025-03-22. A recorded correction does not independently verify the present condition.

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CMS:NH:F F0770 · Inspection 2025-02-20

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Survey type: Health. Source publication: 2026-08-26. Coverage through: Not supplied.

Recorded correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction. Recorded correction date: 2025-03-22. A recorded correction does not independently verify the present condition.

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CMS:NH:F F0880 · Inspection 2025-02-20

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey type: Health. Source publication: 2026-08-26. Coverage through: Not supplied.

Recorded correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction. Recorded correction date: 2025-03-22. A recorded correction does not independently verify the present condition.

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CMS:NH:K K0200 · Inspection 2025-02-20

Meet other general requirements.

Survey type: Fire Safety. Source publication: 2026-08-26. Coverage through: Not supplied.

Recorded correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction. Recorded correction date: 2025-03-22. A recorded correction does not independently verify the present condition.

Original CMS fire citation CSV is unavailable. Current CMS Fire Safety dataset page (current dataset page, not the cited August 2026 CSV).

CMS-published staffing and other measures

These are agency-published observations. CMS ratings remain CMS ratings; CRP creates no quality score. Reported staffing does not establish actual attendance, adequacy or legal compliance. Source release and processing dates are not the underlying measurement periods.

Published measureValueMeasurement and source context
Overall Rating4 stars (1–5)CMS-calculated rating; not a CRP compliance determination. Measurement period: Not established by this column importer; publication/processing dates are not measurement periods. Source published: 2026-08-26; processing: 2026-08-01. CMS source
Health Inspection Rating3 stars (1–5)CMS-calculated rating; not a CRP compliance determination. Measurement period: Not established by this column importer; publication/processing dates are not measurement periods. Source published: 2026-08-26; processing: 2026-08-01. CMS source
QM Rating5 stars (1–5)CMS-calculated rating; not a CRP compliance determination. Measurement period: Not established by this column importer; publication/processing dates are not measurement periods. Source published: 2026-08-26; processing: 2026-08-01. CMS source
Long-Stay QM Rating4 stars (1–5)CMS-calculated rating; not a CRP compliance determination. Measurement period: Not established by this column importer; publication/processing dates are not measurement periods. Source published: 2026-08-26; processing: 2026-08-01. CMS source
Short-Stay QM Rating5 stars (1–5)CMS-calculated rating; not a CRP compliance determination. Measurement period: Not established by this column importer; publication/processing dates are not measurement periods. Source published: 2026-08-26; processing: 2026-08-01. CMS source
Staffing Rating4 stars (1–5)CMS-calculated rating; not a CRP compliance determination. Measurement period: Not established by this column importer; publication/processing dates are not measurement periods. Source published: 2026-08-26; processing: 2026-08-01. CMS source
Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day2.30981 hours per resident dayCMS-published reported staffing; not independently observed staffing or a legal minimum test. Measurement period: Not established by this column importer; publication/processing dates are not measurement periods. Source published: 2026-08-26; processing: 2026-08-01. CMS source
Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day0.85437 hours per resident dayCMS-published reported staffing; not independently observed staffing or a legal minimum test. Measurement period: Not established by this column importer; publication/processing dates are not measurement periods. Source published: 2026-08-26; processing: 2026-08-01. CMS source
Reported RN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day0.63242 hours per resident dayCMS-published reported staffing; not independently observed staffing or a legal minimum test. Measurement period: Not established by this column importer; publication/processing dates are not measurement periods. Source published: 2026-08-26; processing: 2026-08-01. CMS source
Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours per Resident per Day3.7966 hours per resident dayCMS-published reported staffing; not independently observed staffing or a legal minimum test. Measurement period: Not established by this column importer; publication/processing dates are not measurement periods. Source published: 2026-08-26; processing: 2026-08-01. CMS source
Number of Certified Beds177 certified bedsCMS-certified beds, not state licensed capacity. Measurement period: Not established by this column importer; publication/processing dates are not measurement periods. Source published: 2026-08-26; processing: 2026-08-01. CMS source

Daily staffing source coverage

Provider-reported CMS PBJ records are retained for these periods. Counts do not establish adequate staffing, complete attendance or compliance.

Reported ownership evidence

Source-reported records do not establish a complete portfolio, branch network or ownership history.

role
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
ownerName
MENNEN, SARAH
ownerType
Individual
associationDateReported
since 04/27/2023
ownershipPercentageReported
NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
ownerName
PRESTON, AARON
ownerType
Individual
associationDateReported
since 11/01/2018
ownershipPercentageReported
NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
ownerName
RAWLINSON, PAMELA
ownerType
Individual
associationDateReported
since 05/06/2021
ownershipPercentageReported
NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role
CORPORATE DIRECTOR
ownerName
FLETCHER, TODD
ownerType
Individual
associationDateReported
since 05/01/2021
ownershipPercentageReported
NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role
CORPORATE DIRECTOR
ownerName
LAY, LISA
ownerType
Individual
associationDateReported
since 04/24/2017
ownershipPercentageReported
NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role
CORPORATE DIRECTOR
ownerName
PRESTON, FORREST
ownerType
Individual
associationDateReported
since 01/06/1976
ownershipPercentageReported
NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role
CORPORATE DIRECTOR
ownerName
SWANKER, RICHARD
ownerType
Individual
associationDateReported
since 01/01/2022
ownershipPercentageReported
NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role
CORPORATE DIRECTOR
ownerName
ZIEGLER, JAMES
ownerType
Individual
associationDateReported
since 09/18/2001
ownershipPercentageReported
NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role
CORPORATE OFFICER
ownerName
CROSS, CINDY
ownerType
Individual
associationDateReported
since 04/21/1994
ownershipPercentageReported
NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role
CORPORATE OFFICER
ownerName
FLETCHER, TODD
ownerType
Individual
associationDateReported
since 11/02/2020
ownershipPercentageReported
NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role
CORPORATE OFFICER
ownerName
HENRY, TERRY
ownerType
Individual
associationDateReported
since 08/16/1999
ownershipPercentageReported
NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role
CORPORATE OFFICER
ownerName
LAY, LISA
ownerType
Individual
associationDateReported
since 02/09/2018
ownershipPercentageReported
NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role
CORPORATE OFFICER
ownerName
PRESTON, FORREST
ownerType
Individual
associationDateReported
since 01/06/1976
ownershipPercentageReported
NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role
CORPORATE OFFICER
ownerName
SWANKER, RICHARD
ownerType
Individual
associationDateReported
since 04/01/2011
ownershipPercentageReported
NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role
CORPORATE OFFICER
ownerName
THURMOND, JOAN
ownerType
Individual
associationDateReported
since 09/22/2000
ownershipPercentageReported
NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role
CORPORATE OFFICER
ownerName
ZIEGLER, JAMES
ownerType
Individual
associationDateReported
since 08/16/1999
ownershipPercentageReported
NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ownerName
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
ownerType
Organization
associationDateReported
since 11/03/1999
ownershipPercentageReported
NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ownerName
CARLUCCI, JOSEPH
ownerType
Individual
associationDateReported
since 09/26/2014
ownershipPercentageReported
NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ownerName
FLETCHER, TODD
ownerType
Individual
associationDateReported
since 05/01/2021
ownershipPercentageReported
NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ownerName
LAY, LISA
ownerType
Individual
associationDateReported
since 04/24/2017
ownershipPercentageReported
NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ownerName
MENNEN, SARAH
ownerType
Individual
associationDateReported
since 04/27/2023
ownershipPercentageReported
NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ownerName
PRESTON, AARON
ownerType
Individual
associationDateReported
since 11/01/2018
ownershipPercentageReported
NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ownerName
PRESTON, AUBREY
ownerType
Individual
associationDateReported
since 11/27/2024
ownershipPercentageReported
NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ownerName
PRESTON, FORREST
ownerType
Individual
associationDateReported
since 11/03/1999
ownershipPercentageReported
NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ownerName
RAWLINSON, PAMELA
ownerType
Individual
associationDateReported
since 05/06/2021
ownershipPercentageReported
NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ownerName
SWANKER, RICHARD
ownerType
Individual
associationDateReported
since 01/01/2022
ownershipPercentageReported
NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ownerName
ZIEGLER, JAMES
ownerType
Individual
associationDateReported
since 09/18/2001
ownershipPercentageReported
NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role
ADP OF THE SNF
ownerName
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
ownerType
Organization
associationDateReported
since 08/31/2000
ownershipPercentageReported
NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role
ADP OF THE SNF
ownerName
CARLUCCI, JOSEPH
ownerType
Individual
associationDateReported
since 03/07/2025
ownershipPercentageReported
NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role
ADP OF THE SNF
ownerName
MENNEN, SARAH
ownerType
Individual
associationDateReported
since 02/20/2025
ownershipPercentageReported
NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

role
ADP OF THE SNF
ownerName
PRESTON, FORREST
ownerType
Individual
associationDateReported
since 08/31/2000
ownershipPercentageReported
NOT APPLICABLE

Source published 2026-08-26. Ownership source

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