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Life Care Center of Citrus County
3325 W Jerwayne Ln, Lecanto, FL 34461 (opens Google Maps) · Citrus County · (352) 746-4434· 120 certified beds · avg 109 residents/day · certified since Nov 15, 1994 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
Part of chain: LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA (194 facilities, chain avg rating 3.4★)
4/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Feb 12, 2026
4
Serious findings on record
most recent May 12, 2023
$0
Fines, last 3 years
4.25
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)
▲ Immediate jeopardy, pattern · May 12, 2023 · F-0600
The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors.
▲ Immediate jeopardy, pattern · May 12, 2023 · F-0600
The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors.
Why it matters: Abuse and neglect cause direct physical and emotional harm and are among the most serious failures a nursing home can have.
Severity (K): Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety was cited. The scope was a pattern: more than a limited occurrence, without being widespread. Scope describes the extent of the deficiency, not whether it happened on previous inspections.
Corrected: Jun 11, 2023 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
▲ Immediate jeopardy, pattern · May 12, 2023 · F-0835
The facility was not managed in a way that uses its money, staff, and resources effectively and efficiently to care for residents.
▲ Immediate jeopardy, pattern · May 12, 2023 · F-0835
The facility was not managed in a way that uses its money, staff, and resources effectively and efficiently to care for residents.
Why it matters: Poor administration often shows up as understaffing, supply shortages, and care problems across the whole facility.
Severity (K): Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety was cited. The scope was a pattern: more than a limited occurrence, without being widespread. Scope describes the extent of the deficiency, not whether it happened on previous inspections.
Corrected: Jun 11, 2023 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
▲ Immediate jeopardy, pattern · May 12, 2023 · F-0867
The facility did not run an ongoing quality assurance committee that reviews care problems and creates plans to fix them.
▲ Immediate jeopardy, pattern · May 12, 2023 · F-0867
The facility did not run an ongoing quality assurance committee that reviews care problems and creates plans to fix them.
Why it matters: Without a working quality program, the same care problems tend to repeat instead of getting fixed.
Severity (K): Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety was cited. The scope was a pattern: more than a limited occurrence, without being widespread. Scope describes the extent of the deficiency, not whether it happened on previous inspections.
Corrected: Jun 11, 2023 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
▲ Immediate jeopardy, pattern · May 12, 2023 · F-0880
The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
▲ Immediate jeopardy, pattern · May 12, 2023 · F-0880
The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Why it matters: Weak infection control lets illnesses like flu, COVID-19, and drug-resistant infections spread quickly among vulnerable residents.
Severity (K): Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety was cited. The scope was a pattern: more than a limited occurrence, without being widespread. Scope describes the extent of the deficiency, not whether it happened on previous inspections.
Corrected: Jun 11, 2023 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 13 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. F-0550
The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. F-0641
The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. F-0684
View all 13 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. · F-0550 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. · F-0641 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · F-0684 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason. · F-0757 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Sep 12, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. · F-0641 |
| Sep 12, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's complete medication regimen and medical chart every month, or did not follow its own rules for reporting medication problems. · F-0756 |
| Sep 12, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| May 12, 2023 | ▲ K · Immediate jeopardy, pattern | The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · F-0600 |
| May 12, 2023 | ▲ K · Immediate jeopardy, pattern | The facility was not managed in a way that uses its money, staff, and resources effectively and efficiently to care for residents. · F-0835 |
| May 12, 2023 | ▲ K · Immediate jeopardy, pattern | The facility did not run an ongoing quality assurance committee that reviews care problems and creates plans to fix them. · F-0867 |
| May 12, 2023 | ▲ K · Immediate jeopardy, pattern | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| May 12, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. · F-0695 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (3 → 5).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2023
All citations: 5
Serious citations (G–L): 4
2024
All citations: 3
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2026
All citations: 5
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 4 | K ▲ |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | D |
| 2026 | 5 | 0 | D |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityFlorida averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 4.25
Florida average: 4.03
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.42
Florida average: 0.76
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 3.80
Florida average: 3.68
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 4.25 | 4.03 | 3.95 | top 24% in Florida; top 31% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.42 | 0.76 | 0.69 | bottom 11% in Florida; bottom 25% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.80 | 3.68 | 3.50 | top 28% in Florida; top 29% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.22 | 0.53 | 0.48 | bottom 7% in Florida; bottom 15% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 41.5 | 41.4 | 45.8 | top 48% in Florida; top 40% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 64.7 | 46.0 | 42.9 | bottom 18% in Florida; bottom 16% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.82, RN 0.37, weekend 3.42.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.82 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 3/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
How to read ownership records →
Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
For profit - Limited Liability company
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross, Cindy | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/24/2015 |
| Dulaney, Lindsay | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/07/2021 |
| Dulaney, Lindsay | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/07/2021 |
| Fletcher, Todd | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2021 |
| Henry, Terry | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/24/2015 |
| Lay, Lisa | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/24/2014 |
| Life Care Centers of America, INC. | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/06/2015 |
| Life Care Centers of America, INC. | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2015 |
| Preston, Aaron | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/03/2005 |
| Preston, Aaron | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/03/2005 |
| Preston, Aubrey | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/27/2024 |
| Preston, Forrest | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/06/2015 |
| Preston, Forrest | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2015 |
| Strossner, David | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2024 |
| Strossner, David | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/04/2025 |
| Swanker, Richard | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| Thompson, Leigh | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/09/2023 |
| Thompson, Leigh | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/09/2023 |
| Thompson, Leigh | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/04/2025 |
| Thurmond, Joan | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/24/2015 |
Showing 20 of 21 parties CMS has on file for this facility; 1 are not displayed. The full list is in the CMS Ownership dataset.
Other facilities in the same chain
CMS lists this facility under the chain Life Care Centers of America — 194 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.
- Life Care Center of Estero — Estero, FL · overall 5/5
- Life Care Center of Hilliard — Hilliard, FL · overall 3/5
- Life Care Center of Jacksonville — Jacksonville, FL · overall 5/5
- Life Care Center of Melbourne — Melbourne, FL · overall 5/5
- Life Care Center of New Port Richey — New Port Richey, FL · overall 4/5
- Life Care Center of Ocala — Ocala, FL · overall 5/5
- Life Care Center of Orange Park — Orange Park, FL · overall 5/5
- Life Care Center of Orlando — Orlando, FL · overall 5/5
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking. Showing 8 of the 193 others, continuing from this facility's own place in that list.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
- "What were the findings behind this administration citation, and what has leadership changed since?"
- "How does your quality committee work, and can you give an example of a problem it recently identified and fixed?"
- "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
- "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
- "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
- "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
- "How often is each resident's medication list reviewed, and who decides when a drug can be reduced or stopped?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 42% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "The ownership record on file lists 21 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center | 2.4 mi | Lecanto, FL | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Aviata at Brentwood | 2.5 mi | Lecanto, FL | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Grove Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center and Reh | 3.7 mi | Hernando, FL | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Crystal River Health and Rehabilitation Center | 5.2 mi | Crystal River, FL | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Cypress Cove Care Center | 6.0 mi | Crystal River, FL | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Arbor Trail Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center | 9.4 mi | Inverness, FL | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Citrus Health and Rehabilitation Center | 9.6 mi | Inverness, FL | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Avante at Inverness INC | 9.8 mi | Inverness, FL | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Timberridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | 18.2 mi | Ocala, FL | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 |
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 105870.