LIFE CARE CENTER OF CITRUS COUNTY — Nursing Home in LECANTO, FL
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 120 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 108.1 |
| CMS Certification Number | 105870 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.84 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.53 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
LIFE CARE CENTER OF CITRUS COUNTY had 5 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (February 12, 2026).
Inspection Findings — February 12, 2026
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Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Level D)Corrected — March 12, 2026
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Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Level D)Corrected — March 12, 2026
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (Level D)Corrected — March 12, 2026
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Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (Level D)Corrected — March 12, 2026
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level D)Corrected — March 12, 2026
Life Care Center of Citrus County is a 120-bed nursing home in Lecanto, Florida. It holds a 2-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident day, below the Florida average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in February 2026, cited 5 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The facility’s recent inspection problems were documented but not rated as severe, which may indicate issues that are addressable rather than systemic. You may want to ask how the home is strengthening resident supervision, abuse prevention, and daily functioning supports given the cited concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LIFE CARE CENTER OF CITRUS COUNTY Medicare and Medicaid certified?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF CITRUS COUNTY is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is LIFE CARE CENTER OF CITRUS COUNTY's CMS star rating?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF CITRUS COUNTY has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at LIFE CARE CENTER OF CITRUS COUNTY?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF CITRUS COUNTY reports 3.83845 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has LIFE CARE CENTER OF CITRUS COUNTY had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, LIFE CARE CENTER OF CITRUS COUNTY had 5 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does LIFE CARE CENTER OF CITRUS COUNTY have?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF CITRUS COUNTY has 120 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
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- GROVE HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER AND REH — 2/5 — 3.7 mi
- CRYSTAL RIVER HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER — 4/5 — 5.2 mi
- CYPRESS COVE CARE CENTER — 5/5 — 6.1 mi
- ARBOR TRAIL REHAB AND SKILLED NURSING CENTER — 4/5 — 9.4 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 21, 2026.