Life Care Center Of Estero
Estero, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 106057) · 155 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 2 totaling $8,034
Phone: (239) 495-4000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center of Estero holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above Florida's state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Life Care Center of Estero reports total nurse staffing of 3.84 hours per resident per day, including 1.10 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 20.0% and a CMS staffing rating of 5 stars.
Life Care Center of Estero has 2 federal fines on record totaling $8,034.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Life Care Center of Estero is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Estero, Lee County, Florida, operated under a for-profit limited liability company structure. The facility is certified for 155 beds and reports an average daily census of 151.3 residents, indicating near-full occupancy.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Florida state average of 3.27. Component ratings include a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a quality measures rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.84, including 1.10 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 20.0%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 2 federal fines totaling $8,034.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon is present in the data provided, and no Special Focus status is listed for this facility.
Life Care Center of Estero is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars, meaning this location rates notably above its chain's average. The facility has not changed ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on October 23, 2003. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should confirm current details directly with the facility or on 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 out of 5 stars, above Florida's state average of 3.27.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.84 hours per resident per day, including 1.10 RN hours per resident per day, with 20.0% nursing turnover and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 2 fines totaling $8,034.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 155 beds with an average daily census of 151.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain, which has 194 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on October 23, 2003.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine into the overall rating; this facility scores 4, 5, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the data provided; please contact the facility at 2394954000 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the data provided; please contact the facility at 2394954000 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/106057?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.