Life Care Center of Estero
Nursing Home · Estero, FL
CMS certification number106057
Contact & location
3850 Williams RoadEstero, FL 33928
Lee County
- Phone
- (239) 495-4000
- ZIP code
- 33928 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 155
- Residents per day
- 151.3 (98% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Lee County Medical Investors
- Chain
- Life Care Centers of America (194 facilities, avg 3.4★)
- Medicare certified since
- October 23, 2003
- 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
- 3.84 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.10 (state 0.73 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.43 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.31 (state 2.31 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.46 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 20.0 (state 41.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 27.0 (state 46.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- January 29, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 1.0 (state 7.1 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 10 health · 9 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-29 | 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 2026-02-28 |
| 2024-07-09 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-07-09 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. F0622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-07-09 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. F0626 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-09 |
| 2023-10-19 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-19 |
| 2023-10-19 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-19 |
| 2023-10-19 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. F0806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-19 |
| 2023-10-19 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-19 |
| 2023-10-19 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-19 |
| 2021-12-09 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-09 |
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
2 penalties in the last three years, including $8,034 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-09 | Fine | $4,017 |
| 2024-07-09 | Fine | $4,017 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Bianca, Vincent (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Breuler, James (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lee County Medical Investors (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cross, Cindy (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Henry, Terry (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lay, Lisa (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Swanker, Richard (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thurmond, Joan (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Developers Investment Company II, INC (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Forrest (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Breuler, James (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hand, Cheryl (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Aaron (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bianca, Vincent (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Breuler, James (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Developers Investment Company II, INC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fletcher, Todd (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hand, Cheryl (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lee County Medical Investors (organization) | 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 | |
| Ziegler, James (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Life Care Center of Estero?
Life Care Center of Estero 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 Estero have?
It has 155 certified beds and cares for about 151 residents per day.
Has Life Care Center of Estero been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $8,034 in the last three years.
Who owns Life Care Center of Estero?
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 Estero?
(239) 495-4000. The facility is located at 3850 Williams Road, Estero, FL 33928.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.