Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center
1540 6th St. Nw, Winter Haven, FL 33881 · Polk County · (863) 294-3055
132 certified beds, about 128 residents a day · For profit - Partnership · Medicare and Medicaid since 1991
CMS high performing icon Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
5 of 5
Health inspections
3 of 5
Staffing
5 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 105730 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on February 13, 2025, inspectors cited 7 health deficiencies (the Florida average is 7.1, the national average 9.2).
None of its 15 health citations since January 2022 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.61 hours per resident per day, against 3.82 across Florida and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.95 of those hours.
28.8% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Florida average 41.4%).
CMS links it to Clear Choice Healthcare, an affiliated group of 8 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
301/22
512/22
702/25
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 15 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
12D
3E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
February 13, 2025Standard inspection · 7 citations
- E PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to obtain an accurate Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) screen prior to a re-admission for one (#98) resident of thirty sampled residents and failed to ensure residents with Mental Illness or Suspected Mental Illness were referred for Level II screening for two residents (#96 and #15) of thirty sampled residents.
- E Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure appropriate cautionary and safety signs indicating the use of oxygen were posted at 23 out of 23 randomly observed rooms where oxygen was administered.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident record review and staff interview, the facility did not ensure accurate and timely completion of resident assessments for two residents (#27 and #82) of two residents reviewed for resident assessments.
- D Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to assist and provide activities per preference to one resident (#71) of thirty sampled residents.
- D Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to coordinate communication with a Dialysis center for one resident (#36) of one resident sampled for Dialysis services.
- D Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure medications were stored in a safe manner and inaccessible to unauthorized personnel, visitors, and residents on two (800-hall and 200-hall) of seven medication carts.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility did not ensure timely isolation precautions were initiated for one resident (#345) out of 39 residents sampled.
December 22, 2022Standard inspection · 5 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to honor one resident's (#83) dignity by not providing appropriate customer service related to communication to the resident from a staff member out of thirty-six sampled residents.
- D Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record reviews, and interviews the facility failed to ensure a Self-Administration of Medication Evaluation was completed for one resident (#393) of thirty-six sampled residents prior to leaving medications at bedside for the resident to administer without the presence of nursing staff.
- D PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents were accurately screened for possible mental disorders or intellectual disabilities prior to admission for one resident (#9) of three residents sampled for Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) screenings.
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure 1. the medication regimen for one resident (#83) included medications with relevant diagnoses and 2. one resident (#93) received medications appropriately and per directions of the physician out of thirty-six sampled residents.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wrote2. The admission Record indicated on 11/08/22 Resident #93 was admitted to the facility. The record included diagnoses not limited to Parkinson's disease and benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms. The 5-day Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], identified a Brief Interview for Mental Status score of 15 out of 15, indicating intact cognition. During an initial interview, on 12/19/22 at 1:36 p.m., Resident #93 reported receiving therapy for one hour per day then sitting in the room for the other 23 hours of the day. The resident related speaking with Staff B Licensed Practical Nurse/Unit Manager (LPN/UM) regarding many issues and the case manager [Staff G] would come talk with him. On 12/20/22 at 3:46 p.m., Resident #93 was observed sitting in his wheelchair and was interviewed while in his room. [...]
January 7, 2022Standard inspection · 3 citations
- E Report COVID19 data to residents and families.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to notify the resident representatives and families of four (Residents #11, #107, #61, and #416) sampled residents of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the facility in a timely manner.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record reviews, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure one (Resident #11) of five residents sampled for skin conditions (pressure and non-pressure related) received weekly skin assessments.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record reviews, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure the medical records of two (Residents #107 and #11) of 41 sampled residents were complete and accurately documented in regards to the management and description of a pressure-related skin injury, non-pressure skin injury, and providing a treatment as documented.
Fire safety inspections
5 fire safety citations on file: 3 on February 13, 2025, 2 on December 22, 2022.
Every fire safety citation5 citations
- D Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- D Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- D Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.61 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.95 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.01 | 3.49 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.77 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.89 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 28.8% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 30.8% | 46.0% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 2 |
CMS expects 3.51 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.86 on weekdays and 4.01 on weekends, 17% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.44 in April to June 2025 to 4.61 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.61 | 0.95 | 4.86 | 4.01 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 128 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.59 | 0.86 | 4.81 | 4.02 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 129 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.59 | 0.82 | 4.81 | 4.03 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 124 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.44 | 0.80 | 4.65 | 3.91 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 125 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Florida, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.76 | 0.70 | 3.90 | 3.44 | 1.1% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Florida | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.3 | 8.7 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.8 | 2.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.9 | 9.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.1 | 8.6 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 25.1 | 26.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 5.6 | 9.1 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.3 | 1.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: SPRING LAKE NC, LLC. CMS links this home to Clear Choice Healthcare, a group of 8 nursing homes averaging 3.5 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel B Kellet Qtip Mrtl Tr | Direct ownership interest | Organization | 12/01/2003 | |
| Capital Funding Group, LLC | 5% or greater mortgage interest | Organization | 04/09/2019 | |
| Clear Choice Health Care LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 10/01/2007 | |
| Sbk Capital, LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 12/01/2003 | |
| Bonner, Edward | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/12/2025 | |
| Kennedy, Deborah | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/01/2003 | |
| Manubens, Claudio | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/09/2018 | |
| Partee, Leslie | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/01/2022 | |
| Bonner, Edward | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/30/2025 | |
| Manubens, Claudio | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/30/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on February 13, 2025: "PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities"
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on February 13, 2025: "Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on February 13, 2025: "Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on February 13, 2025: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 2 administrators who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Vivo Healthcare Winter Haven Winter Haven, 1 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 45 citations
- Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center Winter Haven, 2.1 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 25 citations
- Life Care Center of Winter Haven Winter Haven, 2.7 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 22 citations
- Oak Haven Rehab and Nursing Center Auburndale, 2.8 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 33 citations
- Lake Mariam Health and Rehabilitation Center Winter Haven, 2.8 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 61 citations
- Palm Garden of Winter Haven Winter Haven, 2.9 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 24 citations
- Astoria Health and Rehabilitation Center Winter Haven, 3.7 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 26 citations
- Haines City Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Haines City, 8 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 33 citations
Florida contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- Inspections and complaints: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, Long Term Care Services Unit, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 1-888-831-0404. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: FloridaHealthFinder, where Florida publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center get at its last inspection?
- 7 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on February 13, 2025. The Florida average is 7.1.
- Has Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center?
- CMS lists 10 owners and managers, and links the home to Clear Choice Healthcare. Legal business name: SPRING LAKE NC, LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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