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.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.33 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.44 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.40 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $17,345 |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 31, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 5, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · D May 31, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 5, 2024 · Infection Control
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · E January 26, 2023
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected March 3, 2023 · Environmental
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 29, 2025 | Fine | $8,672 |
| August 29, 2025 | Fine | $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.