CMS data snapshot: July 2026
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.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
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Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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Life Care Center of Citrus County is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lecanto, Florida with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 1994. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DULANEY, LINDSAY | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Sep 7, 2021 |
| PRESTON, AARON | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Jan 3, 2005 |
| THOMPSON, LEIGH | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Mar 9, 2023 |
| CROSS, CINDY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Aug 24, 2015 |
| HENRY, TERRY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Aug 24, 2015 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Aug 24, 2015 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Aug 6, 2015 |
| DULANEY, LINDSAY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Sep 7, 2021 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | May 1, 2021 |
| LAY, LISA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Apr 24, 2014 |
| PRESTON, AARON | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 3, 2005 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Nov 27, 2024 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Aug 6, 2015 |
| STROSSNER, DAVID | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Sep 1, 2024 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2022 |
| THOMPSON, LEIGH | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Mar 9, 2023 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Aug 6, 2015 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Dec 1, 2015 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Dec 1, 2015 |
| STROSSNER, DAVID | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 4, 2025 |
| THOMPSON, LEIGH | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 4, 2025 |
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