LAKE HOWARD HEIGHTS — Assisted Living in Winter Haven, Florida

Lake Howard Heights is a 65-bed assisted living facility in Winter Haven, Polk County, Florida. Its CareQED grade is 97 out of 100 — a strong record based on Florida AHCA inspection findings. AHCA records show no serious (Class 1 or 2) violations. Care options include 24-hour on-site nursing. It accepts VA benefits. It has operated under Lake Howard 1818 Opco Llc for about 5 years. This facility has a strong inspection record with no cited violations on its record. You may want to ask about payment and eligibility details, since it does not take Medicaid or waiver programs even though it does accept VA benefits.

CareQED Score

CareQED Score: 97/100 — Strong record. This is CareQED's summary of Florida AHCA's published inspection findings, not an AHCA rating. How the Score works.

Inspection & Enforcement (AHCA)

• Class 1 violations: 0
• Class 2 violations: 0
• Class 3 violations: 0
• Class 4 violations: 0
• Unclassified: 0
• Substantiated complaints: 1
• Sanctions/final orders: 0
• Serious (Class 1+2) findings: 0

Care & Payment

• 24-hour on-site nursing
• Accepts VA benefits

Activities & Services

• Nurse availability: Direct 24hr
• Activities: Arts and Crafts, Cooking Classes, Exercise Classes, Games/Cards, Music Programs, Shopping, Social Events/Outings

Licensed beds: 65 · For-Profit · Operator since 2021 · 650 N LAKE HOWARD DR, WINTER HAVEN, FL, 33881-3162 · (863) 293-3171

Source: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), as of 2026-06-21. Not affiliated with AHCA; verify directly. Methodology.