Life Care Center at Wells Crossing

Nursing Home · Orange Park, FL

CMS overall rating 5/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number105962

Contact & location

355 Crossing Blvd
Orange Park, FL 32073
Clay County
Phone
(904) 264-1950
ZIP code
32073 – all care providers

Open in Google Maps

Facility details

Certified beds
120
Residents per day
115.3 (96% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Life Care Centers of America, INC.
Chain
Life Care Centers of America (194 facilities, avg 3.4★)
Medicare certified since
July 31, 1997
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.3
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 4.2
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.68 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.50 (state 0.73 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.00 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.19 (state 2.31 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.34 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
48.2 (state 41.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
27.3 (state 46.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
September 11, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
3.0 (state 7.1 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
13 health · 4 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-09-11 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-11
2025-09-11 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 2025-10-11
2025-09-11 Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.
F0840 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-11
2023-09-28 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-23
2023-09-28 Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-23
2023-09-28 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-23
2023-09-28 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-23
2023-09-28 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 2023-10-23
2021-12-02 Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
F0661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-01-05
2021-12-02 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-01-05
2021-12-02 Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
F0694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-01-05
2021-12-02 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 2022-01-05
2021-12-02 Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-01-05

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

NameRoleSince
Fletcher, Todd (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Lay, Lisa (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Forrest (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Swanker, Richard (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Ziegler, James (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Cross, Cindy (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Fletcher, Todd (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Henry, Terry (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Lay, Lisa (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Forrest (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Swanker, Richard (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Thurmond, Joan (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Ziegler, James (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Hall, Timothy (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Life Care Center at Wells Crossing?

Life Care Center at Wells Crossing 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 at Wells Crossing have?

It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 115 residents per day.

Has Life Care Center at Wells Crossing been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Life Care Center at Wells Crossing?

It is part of Life Care Centers of America and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Life Care Center at Wells Crossing?

(904) 264-1950. The facility is located at 355 Crossing Blvd, Orange Park, FL 32073.

Other nursing homes in Orange Park

Compare all nursing homes in Orange Park, FL →

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.