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HomeFloridaLife Care Center of Citrus County

Life Care Center of Citrus County

3325 W Jerwayne Ln, Lecanto, FL 344613527464434WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.5on Google(294 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
120
certified

How Life Care Center of Citrus County 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
3/5
FL average
3.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.82 hrs/day
FL average
3.82 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.37 hrs/day
FL average
0.73 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
41.5%
FL average
41.4%
Close to 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 0.37 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.73.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 12, 2024
Most recent cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 12, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 2 more 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
Citrus County 65+
56,413
36.4% of county
County Population
155,173
Citrus County

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.

Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
109.4
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Nov 15, 1994
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Citrus
Last Inspection
Feb 12, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
18.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (13)

F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Feb 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Feb 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Feb 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Sep 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Sep 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 12, 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: May 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0835Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: May 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0867Immediate Jeopardy

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Survey: May 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Immediate Jeopardy

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 12, 2023Corrected: 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 Aide2.21 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.23 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.37 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.82 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.42 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
41.5%
RN Turnover
64.7%
Administrators Left
1

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (21)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
DULANEY, LINDSAYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ASep 7, 2021
PRESTON, AARONMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 3, 2005
THOMPSON, LEIGHMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMar 9, 2023
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 24, 2015
HENRY, TERRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 24, 2015
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 24, 2015
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AAug 6, 2015
DULANEY, LINDSAYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 7, 2021
FLETCHER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2021
LAY, LISAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 24, 2014
PRESTON, AARONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 3, 2005
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 27, 2024
PRESTON, FORRESTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 6, 2015
STROSSNER, DAVIDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 1, 2024
SWANKER, RICHARDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
THOMPSON, LEIGHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 9, 2023
ZIEGLER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 6, 2015
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 1, 2015
PRESTON, FORRESTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 1, 2015
STROSSNER, DAVIDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 4, 2025
THOMPSON, LEIGHADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 4, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Life Care Center of Citrus County and nearby alternatives.

All Florida facilities
Life Care Center of Citrus County
Lecanto, FLCurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Diamond Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center
Lecanto, FL2.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Aviata at Brentwood
Lecanto, FL2.5 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Grove Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center and Reh
Hernando, FL3.7 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $167,954
Crystal River Health and Rehabilitation Center
Crystal River, FL5.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Cypress Cove Care Center
Crystal River, FL6.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Arbor Trail Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center
Inverness, FL9.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Life Care Center of Citrus County
Lecanto, FL · Current facility
—5/54/53/5None recorded
Diamond Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center
Lecanto, FL
2.4 mi5/54/53/5None recorded
Aviata at Brentwood
Lecanto, FL
2.5 mi2/52/52/5None recorded
Grove Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center and Reh
Hernando, FL
3.7 mi3/52/52/5$167,954
Crystal River Health and Rehabilitation Center
Crystal River, FL
5.2 mi4/53/54/5None recorded
Cypress Cove Care Center
Crystal River, FL
6.1 mi5/54/54/5None recorded
Arbor Trail Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center
Inverness, FL
9.4 mi5/54/53/5None 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 of Citrus County?▾
Life Care Center of Citrus County 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.
How much does Life Care Center of Citrus County 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 of Citrus County participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Life Care Center of Citrus County had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of Citrus County had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 12, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Citrus County?▾
Life Care Center of Citrus County provides 3.82 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours, 1.23 LPN hours, and 2.21 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 41.5%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Citrus County have?▾
Life Care Center of Citrus County has 120 certified beds with an average of 109.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 91% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Life Care Center of Citrus County?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Florida, including 2 in Lecanto. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Life Care Center of Citrus County?▾
On Google Maps, Life Care Center of Citrus County has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 294 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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