Life Care Center At Wells Crossing
Orange Park, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105962) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (904) 264-1950 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center At Wells Crossing has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Life Care Center At Wells Crossing reports total nurse staffing of 3.68 hours per resident per day, including 0.50 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.2%.
Life Care Center At Wells Crossing has no federal fines on record, with $0.00 in total fines and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation was noted in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Life Care Center At Wells Crossing is a for-profit nursing home in Orange Park, Clay County, Florida, certified since July 1997 for Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has 120 certified beds and an average daily census of 115.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5, above the Florida state average of 3.27. Its component ratings are: health inspection 4 stars, staffing 4 stars, and quality measures (QM) 5 stars.
CMS-reported staffing shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.68, including 0.50 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines (total $0.00) and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was indicated in the data provided.
This facility is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars — notably below this individual facility's 5-star overall rating. There has been no ownership change reported in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.68 hours per resident per day, including 0.50 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 48.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
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?
It has 120 certified beds with an average daily census of 115.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on July 31, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; this facility scores 5 overall, 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 9042641950 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 9042641950 to arrange a tour and verify details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105962?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.