Live Oak Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
1620 Helvenston St Se · Live Oak, FL · 32064 · 3863627860
180 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Excelsior Care Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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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
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.34 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.31 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.35 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 59% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $7,466 |
Inspection citations (29 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025 · 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 August 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 7, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E February 7, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 7, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 7, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 8, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 12, 2023
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected November 17, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 12, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 17, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 12, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 17, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 12, 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 November 17, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 12, 2023
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 November 17, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 12, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 17, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 12, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 17, 2023 · Infection Control
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 12, 2023 | Fine | $3,728 |
| October 12, 2023 | Fine | $3,738 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105613 · certified since August 2, 1988. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.