Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Palm Garden of Winter Haven
Nursing Home in Winter Haven
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Palm Garden of Winter Haven
Nursing Home in Winter Haven
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Palm Garden of Winter Haven accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Palm Garden of Winter Haven is a nursing home in Winter Haven, FL, offering long-term care and rehabilitation. Committed to older adults’ comfort and healing, the community also promotes a nurturing and welcoming environment. With dietitian-approved meals, comprehensive therapies, and 24/7 care, residents can maintain their independence. The community also utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to care, striving to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences.
Enrichment activities, exercises, and social events ensure residents can stay active and gain meaningful experiences. A beauty/ barber salon, spacious outdoors, and private and semi-private rooms are also available for residents’ relaxation and wellness. Surrounded by lakes, like Lake Roy and Lake Lulu, a variety of dining options, a bank, and other local amenities in Winter Haven, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This nursing home has exceptional standards of care, making it one of the best choices for senior living in Florida.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 76th out of 157 homes in Florida.
Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 76th out of 157 homes in Florida.Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 59m per day
Rank #76 / 157Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 76th out of 157 homes in Florida.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Florida average, with a ranking across 157 Florida SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
vs Florida avg
-2%
| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 15m per day |
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
120
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
94.5%
Rank #20 / 159Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 20th out of 159 homes in Florida.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Florida average, with its statewide rank out of 159. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Residents per day (avg)
111
Occupancy rate
94.5%
Rank #20 / 159Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 20th out of 159 homes in Florida.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Florida average, with its statewide rank out of 159. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Residents per day (avg)
111
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
20% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
71% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 months
Medicaid
9% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
1 - 2 years
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$19.7M
Operating loss
-$569.9K
Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$19.7M Rank #53 / 160Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 53rd out of 160 homes in Florida.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Florida SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Operating loss
-$569.9K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #108 / 160Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 108th out of 160 homes in Florida.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Florida average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
$5.6M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #108 / 160Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 108th out of 160 homes in Florida.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Florida average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$14.7M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$20.3M
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Rehabilitative Support
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
Types of Care at Palm Garden of Winter Haven
Nursing Home
Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Florida
Palm Garden of Winter Haven is located in Winter Haven, Florida.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Florida.
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Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Compare Nursing Homes around Winter Haven The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
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NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Winter Haven | 177 | 93.4% | +11% | 4.07 | +6% | +1% | 0 | 22 | 7.3 | 0 | 171 | 22 | Evans, Ashlea | $30.5M | $9.8M | 32.1% | 105792 | ||||
| Palm Garden of Winter Haven |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Winter Haven | - | 94.5% | +12% | 3.98 | - | -2% | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 111 | - | Lahat, Samantha | $19.7M | $5.6M | 28.4% | 105566 |
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