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HomeFloridaLife Care Center of Altamonte Springs

Life Care Center of Altamonte Springs

989 Orienta Ave, Altamonte Springs, FL 327014078313446
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
228
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $83,493

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 228 certified beds with an average of 216.6 residents per day (95% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 6 deficiencies (inspected Aug 21, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $83,493 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.89 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 34.2%

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

Life Care Center of Altamonte Springs is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Altamonte Springs, Florida with 228 certified beds. It has been operating since 1980. The facility scored below average compared to Florida facilities.

Beds
228
Avg Residents/Day
216.6
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jun 12, 1980
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Seminole
Last Inspection
Aug 21, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6
Weighted Score
176.3
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (27)

F0585Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Survey: Jul 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0697Actual Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0919Potential for Harm

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Survey: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Jul 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Jul 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Immediate Jeopardy

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Aug 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Aug 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Aug 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Aug 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Aug 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Aug 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0726Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Survey: Aug 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0835Immediate Jeopardy

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Survey: Aug 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0842Immediate Jeopardy

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Aug 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Dec 2, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: Dec 2, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Dec 2, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Dec 2, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 2, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

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
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Dec 2, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Dec 2, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 2, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$83,493
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineAug 18, 2023
$83,493
Payment DenialAug 18, 2023
32 days denied

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

Nurse Aide2.41 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.85 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.64 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.89 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.46 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
34.2%
RN Turnover
35.1%
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 (25)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PRESTON, FORREST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual100%Jan 6, 1976
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJun 15, 1976
CHAUDHRY, AZHAROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
FLETCHER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2021
GONZALEZ, FRANCISCOOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 12, 2018
LAY, LISAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 24, 2017
MOORMAN, TERESITAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2005
PRESTON, AARONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 1, 2018
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 27, 2024
PRESTON, FORRESTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 15, 1976
SWANKER, RICHARDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
ZIEGLER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 18, 2001
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 9, 2018
PRESTON, FORRESTCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 6, 1976
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2011
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 22, 2000
ZIEGLER, JAMESCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center of Altamonte Springs?▾
Life Care Center of Altamonte Springs has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Life Care Center of Altamonte Springs had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of Altamonte Springs had 6 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 21, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $83,493 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Altamonte Springs?▾
Life Care Center of Altamonte Springs provides 3.89 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours, 0.85 LPN hours, and 2.41 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 34.2%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Altamonte Springs have?▾
Life Care Center of Altamonte Springs has 228 certified beds with an average of 216.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 95% 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 of Altamonte Springs?▾
Yes, there are 1 other nursing home in Altamonte Springs, Florida with an average rating of 2/5. You can compare all facilities on the Altamonte Springs nursing homes page.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

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