Winter Haven, FL · 132 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Winter Haven's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,220–$11,950/mo
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Vivo Healthcare Winter Haven
2701 Lake Alfred Rd, Winter Haven, FL 33881 · Polk County
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 88% full (105 of 120 beds occupied on an average day).
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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 low federal rating — review the details closely
Vivo Healthcare Winter Haven is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Winter Haven, FL, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 105 residents per day. It operates as part of the Vivo Healthcare network.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.57 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.40 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. On the safety record, CMS notes 21 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 1-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.57 hrs/resident/day)
- •21 deficiencies at last survey
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Winter Haven options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg. residents/day
- 105
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Part of a chain
- Vivo Healthcare
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 105998
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 | $9,220–$11,950/mo (median $10,290) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Lakeland 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
- 3.57
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.40
- 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)
- 21
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-04-10
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (45 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-04-10Severity 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.
2025-04-10Severity F — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
2025-04-10Severity F — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-04-10Severity F — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
2025-04-10Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
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.
2025-04-10Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
2025-04-10Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2025-04-10Severity E — potential for harmEnvironmental Deficiencies
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
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.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
2701 Lake Alfred Rd, Winter Haven, FL
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Vivo Healthcare Winter Haven
How much does Vivo Healthcare Winter Haven cost?
Vivo Healthcare Winter Haven does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Winter Haven, FL area typically runs $9,220–$11,950 per month (median $10,290, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Vivo Healthcare Winter Haven's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Vivo Healthcare Winter Haven 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Vivo Healthcare Winter Haven?
Staff provide about 3.57 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 Vivo Healthcare Winter Haven?
Vivo Healthcare Winter Haven has 45 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-04-10). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Vivo Healthcare Winter Haven have availability?
Typically 88% full (105 of 120 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Vivo Healthcare Winter Haven offer?
Vivo Healthcare Winter Haven in Winter Haven, FL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 120 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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