Life Care Center of Citrus County
Nursing Home · Lecanto, FL
CMS certification number105870
Contact & location
3325 W Jerwayne LNLecanto, FL 34461
Citrus County
- Phone
- (352) 746-4434
- ZIP code
- 34461 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day
- 109.4 (91% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Citrus County Operations LLC
- Chain
- Life Care Centers of America (194 facilities, avg 3.4★)
- Medicare certified since
- November 15, 1994
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.82 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.37 (state 0.73 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.23 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.21 (state 2.31 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.42 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 41.5 (state 41.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 64.7 (state 46.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- February 12, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 5.0 (state 7.1 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 13 health · 8 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-12 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-12 |
| 2026-02-12 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-12 |
| 2026-02-12 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-12 |
| 2026-02-12 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-12 |
| 2026-02-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-12 |
| 2024-09-12 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-23 |
| 2024-09-12 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-23 |
| 2024-09-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-23 |
| 2023-05-12 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2023-06-11 |
| 2023-05-12 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. F0835 · Administration Deficiencies |
K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2023-06-11 |
| 2023-05-12 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. F0867 · Administration Deficiencies |
K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2023-06-11 |
| 2023-05-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2023-06-11 |
| 2023-05-12 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-11 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Forrest (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Strossner, David (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thompson, Leigh (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cross, Cindy (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Henry, Terry (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thurmond, Joan (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dulaney, Lindsay (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Aaron (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thompson, Leigh (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dulaney, Lindsay (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fletcher, Todd (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lay, Lisa (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Aaron (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Aubrey (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Forrest (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Strossner, David (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Swanker, Richard (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thompson, Leigh (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ziegler, James (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Life Care Center of Citrus County?
Life Care Center of Citrus County has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.3-star average in Florida.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Citrus County have?
It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 109 residents per day.
Has Life Care Center of Citrus County been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Life Care Center of Citrus County?
It is part of Life Care Centers of America and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Life Care Center of Citrus County?
(352) 746-4434. The facility is located at 3325 W Jerwayne LN, Lecanto, FL 34461.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.