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HomeFloridaLife Care Center at Wells Crossing

Life Care Center at Wells Crossing

355 Crossing Blvd, Orange Park, FL 320739042641950
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
120
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)

• Has 120 certified beds with an average of 109.2 residents per day (91% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 3 deficiencies (inspected Sep 11, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.66 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 42.2%

• Part of the Life Care Centers of America chain (194 facilities)

Life Care Center at Wells Crossing is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Orange Park, Florida with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 1997. The facility scored above average compared to Florida facilities.

Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
109.2
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 31, 1997
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Clay
Last Inspection
Sep 11, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3
Weighted Score
21.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (13)

F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Sep 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Sep 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0840Potential for Harm

Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.

Survey: Sep 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0602Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Survey: Sep 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Sep 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Sep 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Sep 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Sep 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0661Potential for Harm

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Survey: Dec 2, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Dec 2, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0694Potential for Harm

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Survey: Dec 2, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Dec 2, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Survey: Dec 2, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.22 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.08 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.36 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.66 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.32 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.10 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
42.2%
RN Turnover
38.5%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (16)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PRESTON, FORREST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual100%Jan 6, 1976
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJun 12, 1997
FLETCHER, TODDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 1, 2021
LAY, LISACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 24, 2017
PRESTON, FORRESTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 6, 1976
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
ZIEGLER, JAMESCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 18, 2001
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 21, 1994
FLETCHER, TODDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 2, 2020
HENRY, TERRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999
LAY, LISACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 8, 2018
PRESTON, FORRESTCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 6, 1976
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2011
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 21, 2000
ZIEGLER, JAMESCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999
HALL, TIMOTHYW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AMay 12, 2008

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center at Wells Crossing?▾
Life Care Center at Wells Crossing has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Life Care Center at Wells Crossing had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center at Wells Crossing had 3 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Sep 11, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center at Wells Crossing?▾
Life Care Center at Wells Crossing provides 3.66 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.36 RN hours, 1.08 LPN hours, and 2.22 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 42.2%.
How many beds does Life Care Center at Wells Crossing have?▾
Life Care Center at Wells Crossing has 120 certified beds with an average of 109.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 91% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Life Care Center at Wells Crossing?▾
Yes, there are 7 other nursing homes in Orange Park, Florida with an average rating of 4.5/5. You can compare all facilities on the Orange Park nursing homes page.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

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