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Life Care Center Of Orange Park

Orange Park, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105928) · 180 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 5★ (state average 3.27★ — above state average)
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (904) 272-2424 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Life Care Center Of Orange Park has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4 stars and a staffing rating of 2 stars.

Life Care Center Of Orange Park reports total nurse staffing of 3.72 hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 46.8% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.

Life Care Center Of Orange Park has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS; no abuse icon or Special Focus status is listed for this facility.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Life Care Center Of O… Life Care Center Of O…: 5★ 5★ FL average FL average: 3.27★ 3.27★ Life Care Centers chain avg Life Care Centers chain avg: 3.4★ 3.4★

About this facility

Life Care Center Of Orange Park is a for-profit nursing home in Orange Park, Clay County, Florida, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since September 1996. The facility has 180 certified beds with an average of 175.2 residents.

According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 4 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 2 stars. These four ratings reflect different aspects of care and should be considered together.

Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.72, with RN hours per resident per day of 0.41. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.8%.

On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 — no federal fines on record — and 0 payment denials for this facility.

This facility is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars across the chain.

CMS records do not indicate an ownership change within the last 12 months for this facility.

Families should independently verify current details, including any updates to ratings, staffing, or penalty records, on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is refreshed periodically.

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, which is 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?

Total nurse staffing is 3.72 hours per resident per day, with 0.41 RN hours per resident per day and a 46.8% nursing turnover rate; the CMS staffing rating is 2 stars.

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?

No abuse icon or Special Focus status is listed for this facility in the provided CMS data.

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

The facility has 180 certified beds with an average of 175.2 residents.

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

It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which includes 194 facilities with an average rating of 3.4 stars.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

It has been certified since September 19, 1996.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 4, 2, and 5 stars respectively.

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

The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9042722424 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9042722424 to arrange a visit and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.

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

You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105928?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.