Life Care Center of Citrus County
3325 W Jerwayne Ln · Lecanto, FL · 34461 · 3527464434
120 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Life Care Centers of America
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
4 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.73 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.32 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.36 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 12, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 12, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected March 12, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 12, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · K May 12, 2023
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 11, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K May 12, 2023
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected June 11, 2023 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · K May 12, 2023
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected June 11, 2023 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · K May 12, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 11, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 12, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 11, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105870 · certified since November 15, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.