Life Care Center Of Citrus County
Lecanto, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105870) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (352) 746-4434 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center of Citrus County has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above Florida's state average of 3.27 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Life Care Center of Citrus County reports 3.82 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.5%.
Life Care Center of Citrus County has no federal fines on record, with $0.00 in total fines and no payment denials reported by CMS. This facility does not have the CMS abuse icon flagged and is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Life Care Center of Citrus County is a 120-bed skilled nursing facility in Lecanto, Florida, with an average daily census of 109.4 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been certified for Medicare and Medicaid participation since November 15, 1994.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Life Care Center of Citrus County holds an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Florida state average of 3.27 stars. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing.
CMS-reported nurse staffing levels show 3.82 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.5%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS shows no federal fines on record for this facility, with $0.00 in total fines and no payment denials reported. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates facilities with a history of persistent poor performance placed under increased oversight and inspection.
The facility is part of Life Care Centers of America, a chain operating 194 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars across the chain, meaning this location performs above its chain's average. CMS records indicate no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the operator on file. Data sourced from 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?
It has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27 stars.
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?
CMS reports 3.82 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours, with a 3-star staffing rating and 41.5% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS shows no federal fines on record and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, this facility does not have the CMS abuse icon flagged and is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 120 beds with an average daily census of 109.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and part of the Life Care Centers of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationwide averaging 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since November 15, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 4, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3527464434 and 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 3527464434 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full official record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105870?state=FL.
Did this facility recently change ownership?
No, CMS records indicate no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so ratings reflect the current operator.
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.