Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center

Name: Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center
Address: 1540 6TH ST NW, Winter Haven, FL, 33881, US
Telephone: 8632943055

1540 6th St NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881 · Polk County · 132 certified beds · avg 128 residents/day · certified since May 17, 1991

Part of chain: CLEAR CHOICE HEALTHCARE (8 facilities, chain avg rating 3.5★)

3/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

5.04

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (15)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Feb 13, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not properly complete the required screening (called PASARR) that identifies whether a person entering a nursing home has a mental illness or intellectual disability and needs specialized services.
Feb 13, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
Feb 13, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
Feb 13, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide activities that meet residents' needs and interests. Nursing homes must offer meaningful activity programs, not just leave residents idle.
Feb 13, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe, appropriate care for residents who need dialysis — the treatment that filters the blood when kidneys fail.
Feb 13, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Feb 13, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Dec 22, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights.
Dec 22, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate.
Dec 22, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not properly complete the required screening (called PASARR) that identifies whether a person entering a nursing home has a mental illness or intellectual disability and needs specialized services.
Dec 22, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason.
Dec 22, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards.
Jan 7, 2022	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not report COVID-19 data to residents and their families as required. Facilities must keep residents and families informed about COVID-19 cases.
Jan 7, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
Jan 7, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (5 → 7).

Year	Citations	Serious (G–L)	Worst severity that year
2022	8	0	E
2025	7	0	E

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Florida avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	5.04	4.03	3.95	top 8% in Florida; top 13% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	1.04	0.76	0.69	top 17% in Florida; top 14% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	4.39	3.68	3.50	top 10% in Florida; top 14% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.69	0.53	0.48	top 22% in Florida; top 17% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	28.8	41.4	45.8	top 20% in Florida; top 12% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	30.8	46.0	42.9	top 22% in Florida; top 30% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.61, RN 0.95, weekend 4.01. Staffing rating: 5/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Partnership

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Samuel B Kellet Qtip MRTL Tr	Organization	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2003
Bonner, Edward	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	05/12/2025
Bonner, Edward	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/30/2025
Capital Funding Group, LLC	Organization	5% or Greater Mortgage Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	04/09/2019
Clear Choice Health Care LLC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2007
Kennedy, Deborah	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2003
Manubens, Claudio	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	02/09/2018
Manubens, Claudio	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/30/2025
Partee, Leslie	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2022
SBK Capital, LLC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2003

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"How do you screen new residents for mental health and disability-related needs, and how do you provide the specialized services they require?"
"How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
"Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
"Can I see this month's activities calendar, and what do you offer residents who can't leave their rooms?"
"How do you coordinate and monitor care for residents who receive dialysis?"
"Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection	Flags
Vivo Healthcare Winter Haven	1.0 mi	Winter Haven, FL	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center	2.1 mi	Winter Haven, FL	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Life Care Center of Winter Haven	2.7 mi	Winter Haven, FL	★★★★☆	3/5
Oak Haven Rehab and Nursing Center	2.8 mi	Auburndale, FL	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Lake Mariam Health and Rehabilitation Center	2.8 mi	Winter Haven, FL	★★☆☆☆	1/5	SFF
Palm Garden of Winter Haven	2.9 mi	Winter Haven, FL	★★★★☆	3/5
Astoria Health and Rehabilitation Center	3.7 mi	Winter Haven, FL	★★★☆☆	2/5
Haines City Rehabilitation and Nursing Center	8.0 mi	Haines City, FL	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Davenport Nursing and Rehab Center	11.6 mi	Davenport, FL	★★★★☆	3/5
Bartow Center	12.0 mi	Bartow, FL	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Highlands Lake Center	12.1 mi	Lakeland, FL	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center	12.3 mi	Lake Wales, FL	★☆☆☆☆	1/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 105730.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center

1540 6th St NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881 · 8632943055

Health inspection rating 3/5 · CMS overall 5/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "How do you screen new residents for mental health and disability-related needs, and how do you provide the specialized services they require?"
☐ "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
☐ "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
☐ "Can I see this month's activities calendar, and what do you offer residents who can't leave their rooms?"
☐ "How do you coordinate and monitor care for residents who receive dialysis?"
☐ "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 105730 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)