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Diamond Ridge Health And Rehabilitation Center

Lecanto, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105657) · 142 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 5★ (state average 3.27★ — above state average)
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (352) 746-9500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Diamond Ridge Health And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall star rating of 5, above Florida's state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.

Diamond Ridge reports total nurse staffing of 3.88 hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 43.0% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.

Diamond Ridge Health And Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00 across 0 fines, and no payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Diamond Ridge Health … Diamond Ridge Health …: 5★ 5★ FL average FL average: 3.27★ 3.27★ Summit Care chain avg Summit Care chain avg: 3.3★ 3.3★

About this facility

Diamond Ridge Health And Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Lecanto, Citrus County, Florida. The facility has 142 certified beds and an average daily census of 130.7 residents. It is operated under a for-profit, individual ownership structure and has been federally certified since June 23, 1989. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.

According to CMS Care Compare, Diamond Ridge holds an overall star rating of 5, which is above Florida's state average of 3.27. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing.

Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.88 per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.0%.

On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation associated with this facility in the provided data.

Diamond Ridge is part of the Summit Care chain, which operates 22 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.3 stars, placing this facility above its chain's average.

Data sourced from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare and by contacting the facility.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Diamond Ridge has a 5-star overall CMS rating, which is above Florida's state average of 3.27.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is 3.88 hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours, with a nursing turnover rate of 43.0% and a 3-star staffing rating.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

No, the data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

Diamond Ridge has 142 certified beds and an average daily census of 130.7 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is owned as a for-profit individual operation and is part of the Summit Care chain, which includes 22 facilities with an average rating of 3.3 stars.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

It has been federally certified since June 23, 1989.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Diamond Ridge scores 5, 4, 3, and 5 stars respectively.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (352) 746-9500 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (352) 746-9500 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Care Compare.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can view the latest CMS data for Diamond Ridge at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105657?state=FL.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.