Life Care Center of New Port Richey
7400 Trouble Creek Road · New Port Richey, FL · 34653 · 7273752999
113 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.97 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.85 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.63 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 36% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (24 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E March 5, 2025
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 5, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 5, 2025
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 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 April 5, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected March 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 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 May 19, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 2023
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected May 19, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 19, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected May 19, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 19, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected May 19, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2021
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 5, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2021
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 August 5, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2021
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected October 1, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2021
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 1, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2021
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected October 1, 2021 · Administration
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 106049 · certified since February 11, 2003. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.