Mayflower Healthcare Center
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5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Winter Park's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,630–$12,460/mo
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Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
350 South John Young Parkway, Orlando, FL 32805 · Orange County
Guardian Care Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center offers a premier senior living experience in Orlando, Florida.
57
GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 75% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Orlando
Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Orlando, FL, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 90 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.49 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.68 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. On the safety record, CMS notes 11 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $15,737 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.49 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Orlando, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg. residents/day
- 90
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 105797
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $9,630–$12,460/mo (median $10,740) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Orlando prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.49
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.68
- National avg ≈ 0.75
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 11
- Federal fines
- 1 ($15,737)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2025-03-12
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Both
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (19 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-03-12Severity F — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
2025-03-12Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
2025-03-12Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2025-03-12Severity E — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
2025-03-12Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
2025-03-12Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2025-03-12Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
2025-03-12Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-29 | Fine | $15,737 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ Daily activities & events
Location
350 South John Young Parkway, Orlando, FL
- Monday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
How much does Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center cost?
Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Orlando, FL area typically runs $9,630–$12,460 per month (median $10,740, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
Staff provide about 3.49 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has 19 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-03-12). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center have availability?
Typically 75% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offer?
Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Orlando, FL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 120 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
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- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
Your next steps — this week
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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