Senior living in Winter Haven

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Independent Living in Winter Haven, FL

Winter Haven and Polk County sit between Tampa and Orlando. Compare published starting prices (often a bit above some inland hubs), inspection pages, and hospital access, or talk with a free local advisor.

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In Polk County

Communities
54
Avg. rating
3.7 / 5
Showing availability
100%
With inspections
12
Class I findings (area)
1

Browse by care type

Assisted Living (31)Nursing Home (14)Memory Care (6)Independent Living (3)

Nearby cities

LakelandHaines CityBartowLake Alfred

Photo-backed communities in Winter Haven

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Senior living listings

Assisted Living

Ambitious Quality-Care Assisted Living LLC

Winter Haven, FL 33880

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Ambitious Quality-Care Assisted Living LLC is a licensed assisted living facility in Winter Haven, Florida (Polk County). Licensed capacity is 6 beds. Specialty license(s): Assistive Care Services.

6 bedsPolk CountyActive licenseAssistive Care ServicesAHCA licensedFor-Profit5 complaintsPet TherapyGames/Cards
7 deficiencies· 5 complaints· Fines $250
III 6
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Assisted Living

T J Smith And D Goodrich Center

Winter Haven, FL 33881

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T J Smith And D Goodrich Center is a licensed assisted living facility in Winter Haven, Florida (Polk County). Licensed capacity is 4 beds. Specialty license(s): Limited Mental Health.

4 bedsPolk CountyActive licenseLimited Mental HealthAHCA licensedNot-For-ProfitGames/CardsDancing
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About senior living in Winter Haven

Families researching senior living in Winter Haven, FL usually compare care level fit, monthly cost, location near relatives, and recent inspection history. 12 listings show AHCA or CMS deficiency records totaling 94 findings. Open a community’s deficiencies page to review Class 1–4 detail before you tour. Florida licenses assisted living facilities through AHCA. Ask which specialty licenses a community holds (such as Extended Congregate Care, Limited Nursing Services, or Limited Mental Health) and what that means if care needs increase. A 2026 law also created a Memory Care Services license. AHCA rules are due by June 1, 2027, so ask memory care programs how they plan to comply. FindRetireHome advisors help families in Winter Haven and across Florida shortlist communities at no cost.

Frequently asked questions

How many senior living communities are in Winter Haven?

FindRetireHome currently lists 54 senior living communities in Winter Haven, FL. Counts update as new facilities are verified.

What does senior living typically cost in Winter Haven?

Pricing varies widely in Winter Haven. Many communities publish starting rates on request; a local advisor can help compare options that fit your budget.

Are there openings for senior living in Winter Haven right now?

About 100% of listed communities currently show availability.

How do I review inspection history for senior living in Winter Haven?

12 communities here have published deficiency records (94 total findings). Open the Deficiencies link on a listing for Class 1–4 detail and timelines sourced from AHCA or CMS data.

What Florida ALF licenses matter when choosing senior living?

Florida assisted living facilities hold a Standard license and may add Extended Congregate Care (ECC), Limited Nursing Services (LNS), or Limited Mental Health (LMH). Chapter 2026-102 also created a Memory Care Services license, with AHCA rules due by June 1, 2027. Ask which licenses apply today and how the community will handle memory care once those rules take effect.

How are senior living communities rated in Winter Haven?

Listed communities in Winter Haven average about 3.7 out of 5 based on published ratings in our directory. Always review recent inspection history and tour in person.

Is FindRetireHome's guidance free for families in Winter Haven?

Yes. Licensed senior living advisors help families compare options in Winter Haven and across Florida at no cost to you.

Which care types can a FindRetireHome advisor shortlist in Winter Haven?

In Winter Haven, the directory currently supports a shortlist across 31 assisted living communities, 6 memory care communities, and 3 independent living communities. The advisor checks care level, budget, and who will visit, then confirms which communities can admit. The shortlist is free to your family.

Which nearby cities should families compare with Winter Haven?

When Winter Haven does not have an opening that fits, families often add Lakeland (21 photo-backed listings), Haines City (3 photo-backed listings), Bartow (2 photo-backed listings), Lake Alfred (2 photo-backed listings). Those city hubs are separate markets. An advisor can check the same care level in each one.

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