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HomeFloridaLife Care Center at Wells Crossing

Life Care Center at Wells Crossing

355 Crossing Blvd, Orange Park, FL 320739042641950WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.6on Google(290 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
120
certified

How Life Care Center at Wells Crossing Compares in Florida

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Florida. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
5/5
FL average
3.3/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
FL average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
4/5
FL average
3.3/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.68 hrs/day
FL average
3.82 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.50 hrs/day
FL average
0.73 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
48.2%
FL average
41.4%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Florida average of 3.3/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Florida average of 2.8/5.
Reported RN time is 0.50 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.73.
Staff turnover is 48.2%, higher than the Florida average of 41.4%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 28, 2023
Most recent cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 11, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 2 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$9,658/mo
Florida median
Private Room
$10,646/mo
Florida median
Clay County 65+
36,299
16.5% of county
County Population
219,650
Clay County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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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. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
115.3
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)

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
F0684Potential for Harm

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

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
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
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
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 Aide2.19 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.00 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.50 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.68 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.34 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.12 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
48.2%
RN Turnover
27.3%
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 (15)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
HALL, TIMOTHYW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AMay 12, 2008
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
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJun 12, 1997

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Life Care Center at Wells Crossing and nearby alternatives.

All Florida facilities
Life Care Center at Wells Crossing
Orange Park, FLCurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Vivo Healthcare Orange Park
Orange Park, FL3,696 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Aviata at Orange Park
Orange Park, FL1.4 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Oak View Health and Rehabilitation Center
Orange Park, FL1.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Moosehaven
Orange Park, FL1.5 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Orange Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Orange Park, FL1.9 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Life Care Center of Orange Park
Orange Park, FL2.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Life Care Center at Wells Crossing
Orange Park, FL · Current facility
—5/54/54/5None recorded
Vivo Healthcare Orange Park
Orange Park, FL
3,696 ft5/54/52/5None recorded
Aviata at Orange Park
Orange Park, FL
1.4 mi4/54/52/5None recorded
Oak View Health and Rehabilitation Center
Orange Park, FL
1.4 mi5/55/53/5None recorded
Moosehaven
Orange Park, FL
1.5 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Orange Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Orange Park, FL
1.9 mi4/54/54/5None recorded
Life Care Center of Orange Park
Orange Park, FL
2.0 mi5/54/52/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

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 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Life Care Center at Wells Crossing cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Florida is $9,658/month for a semi-private room and $10,646/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Life Care Center at Wells Crossing participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
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 current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center at Wells Crossing?▾
Life Care Center at Wells Crossing provides 3.68 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.50 RN hours, 1.00 LPN hours, and 2.19 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 48.2%.
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 115.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 96% 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. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Florida, including 6 in Orange Park. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Life Care Center at Wells Crossing?▾
On Google Maps, Life Care Center at Wells Crossing has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 290 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

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