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HomeFloridaLife Care Center of Citrus County

Life Care Center of Citrus County

3325 W Jerwayne Ln, Lecanto, FL 344613527464434
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
120
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $125,040

Key Findings

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

• Has 120 certified beds with an average of 110.1 residents per day (92% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 3 deficiencies (inspected Sep 12, 2024)

• Has been fined a total of $125,040 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.79 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 44.2%

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

Life Care Center of Citrus County is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lecanto, Florida with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 1994. The facility scored below average compared to Florida facilities.

Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
110.1
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Nov 15, 1994
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Citrus
Last Inspection
Sep 12, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3
Weighted Score
116.3
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (11)

F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Sep 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0835Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: May 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: 2
F0880Immediate Jeopardy

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0676Potential for Harm

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Survey: Dec 16, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 16, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Dec 16, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$125,040
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineMay 12, 2023
$125,040

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

Nurse Aide2.26 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.14 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.38 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.79 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.36 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
44.2%
RN Turnover
52.9%
Administrators Left
1

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Individual
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (6)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Aug 6, 2015
PRESTON, FORREST5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual100%Aug 6, 2015
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ADec 1, 2015
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 6, 2015
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 6, 2015
HOLDER, DESIREEW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AFeb 17, 2020

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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 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Life Care Center of Citrus County had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of Citrus County had 3 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Sep 12, 2024). The facility has been fined a total of $125,040 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Citrus County?▾
Life Care Center of Citrus County provides 3.79 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.38 RN hours, 1.14 LPN hours, and 2.26 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 44.2%.
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 110.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 92% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Individual 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, there are 2 other nursing homes in Lecanto, Florida with an average rating of 2.7/5. You can compare all facilities on the Lecanto nursing homes page.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

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