Family Extended Care of Winter Haven
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Winter Haven, FL
Family Extended Care of Winter Haven
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Winter Haven, FL
Family Extended Care of Winter Haven accepts Medicaid and Veteran Affairs Benefits.
Overview of Family Extended Care of Winter Haven
Family Extended Care of Winter Haven is an 82-bed skilled nursing facility operated as a non-profit by Best Care Senior Living At Cypress Gardens LLC. The community offers assisted living, specialized memory care, and extended care services supported by a trilingual staff fluent in English, Spanish, and Creole. Located in a walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 76, the property accommodates low-income seniors and veterans by accepting Medicaid and Veterans Affairs benefits alongside regular structured programming like gardening, fitness, crafts, and social outings.
Government tracking files summarizing 40 different regulatory visits since June 2012 document 40 total line-item infractions over the property’s operational timeline. Annually, this breaks down to an average of 2.9 citations, a number that sits roughly 21% above the standard Florida baseline, though the home’s recent five-year rolling performance marks a 39% improvement over regional peers. Since 26 of those 40 state evaluations flagged at least one minor required adjustment on the initial paperwork, the home has a low long-term zero citations-per-inspection rate for absolute perfection on its first reviews.
Historical compliance files note occasional challenges involving admissions paperwork, resident supervision, staff training protocols, and kitchen standards, with an enforcement history limited to a single $2,500 fine and no severe administrative penalties. State logs from the most recent evaluation on September 29, 2025, show a single citation related to admissions protocols, which the team promptly corrected.
Prospective residents searching for a stable local care setting can weigh this multi-year history to verify the facility’s day-to-day oversight. Because the public tracking database shows a very low financial penalty history and an overall citation rate that trends below state benchmarks despite frequent regulatory visits, the data points to a highly compliant operating framework. Setting up an on-site visit is an effective way to inspect the physical layout yourself, view the common spaces, and talk with the supervisors about financial aid and care coordination.
82-bed community Rank #565 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 565th out of 1058 homes in Florida for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 76 / 100 Rank #139 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 139th out of 1487 homes in Florida for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusProvisional
IssuanceMarch 30, 2026
ExpirationSeptember 30, 2027
CountyPolk
License Number8947
RCFE Number#8947
Family Extended Care of Winter Haven is legally operated by Best Care Senior Living At Cypress Gardens LLC, and administered by Quantisha Massaline.
Owner NameFamily Extended Care Of Winter Haven, Inc
Profit StatusNonprofit
Optional State Supplement
60 units
Private
22 units
Total beds
82 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Creole
English
Spanish
Pets not allowed
Inspection History
In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is the primary authority that conducts unannounced inspections and completes official health quality reports for all healthcare facilities.
Since 2012 · 14 years of data
40 citations
40 inspections
1 fine
$2.5K fined
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
5 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #383 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 383rd out of 876 homes in Florida for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 88 out of 100. Letter grade B+. 5 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)Legal Actions
Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.
This Facility
FL Average
vs. FL Avg-
1vs 5 avg↓ 80% fewer than FL avg
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$2.5kvs $11.6k↓ 78% lower than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 14 years (since 2012).
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Florida state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2012 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (21% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (23% below)
• Inspections with citations (13% below)
• Inspection citation rate (44% below)
• Total citations (21% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (23% below)
• Inspections with citations (13% below)
• Inspection citation rate (44% below)
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 40 | 33 | This facility has 21% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (40 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 21% worse Rank #601 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 601st out of 907 homes in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.0 | 1.3 | This facility has 23% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 23% better Rank #158 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 158th out of 907 homes in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 40 | 26 | This facility has had 54% more total inspections than the Florida average (40 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 54% more |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 14 | 16 | This facility has 13% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (14 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 13% better |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 35% | 62% | This facility has 27 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (35% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 27% better Rank #167 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 167th out of 907 homes in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
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Frequently Asked Questions about Family Extended Care of Winter Haven
What languages are spoken at Family Extended Care of Winter Haven?
The team at Family Extended Care of Winter Haven speaks Creole, English, and Spanish.
Who is the owner of Family Extended Care of Winter Haven?
Family Extended Care of Winter Haven is legally operated by Best Care Senior Living At Cypress Gardens LLC, and administered by Quantisha Massaline.
Is Family Extended Care of Winter Haven in a walkable area?
Family Extended Care of Winter Haven has a walk score of 76. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Family Extended Care of Winter Haven?
According to FL state health department records, Family Extended Care of Winter Haven's license number is 8947.
When does Family Extended Care of Winter Haven's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Family Extended Care of Winter Haven's license expires on September 30, 2027.
Are pets allowed at Family Extended Care of Winter Haven?
No, Family Extended Care of Winter Haven has a no-pet policy.
What payment types does Family Extended Care of Winter Haven accept?
Family Extended Care of Winter Haven accepts Medicaid and VA.
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