Lake Eustis Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

411 W Woodward Ave · Eustis, FL · 32726 · 3523573565

90 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Excelsior Care Group

Why this verdict

  • Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (2 citations).
  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.

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Red flags

2 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle

Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 40
Serious harm & abuse 20% 40
Staffing 20% 63
Federal penalties 15% 61
Trend 10% 18
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.333.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.440.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.40≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year38%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)2 · $17,345

Inspection citations (19 in the current record)

  • Immediate jeopardy · J August 29, 2025

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.

    Corrected October 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Immediate jeopardy · J August 29, 2025

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

    Corrected October 5, 2025 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected October 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Corrected October 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025

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

    Corrected October 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025

    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Corrected October 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025

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

    Corrected October 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E August 29, 2025

    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.

    Corrected October 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025

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

    Corrected October 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected October 3, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D May 31, 2024

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected July 5, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D May 31, 2024

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

    Corrected July 5, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E May 31, 2024

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected July 5, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D May 31, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected July 5, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D January 26, 2023

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Corrected March 3, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 26, 2023

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

    Corrected March 3, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 26, 2023

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Corrected March 3, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F January 26, 2023

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected March 3, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E January 26, 2023

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Corrected March 3, 2023 · Environmental

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
August 29, 2025Fine$8,672
August 29, 2025Fine$8,673

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105001 · certified since December 1, 1976. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.