Tag 0550 · Severity D
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-12For-profit
Life Care Center of Citrus County
3325 W Jerwayne Ln, Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 746-4434 · Life Care Centers of America
At a glance
CMS data snapshot: 2026-08-01 · Sources and limitations
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company | Certified beds | 120 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated occupancy | 91.2% | Latest inspection | 2026-02-12 |
County and Florida comparison
Navy: facility · Teal: county · Gray: Florida
Overall rating
Facility: 5 of 5
Health-inspection score
Facility: 18.0 points
Total nurse staffing
Facility: 3.82 hours/day
RN staffing
Facility: 0.37 hours/day
Staff turnover
Facility: 41.5%
Latest health deficiencies
Facility: 5 deficiencies
View data table
| Metric | Facility | County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Health-inspection score | 18.0 points | 35.0 points | 38.5 points |
| Total nurse staffing | 3.82 hours/day | 3.79 hours/day | 3.63 hours/day |
| RN staffing | 0.37 hours/day | 0.40 hours/day | 0.62 hours/day |
| Staff turnover | 41.5% | 46.9% | 41.8% |
| Latest health deficiencies | 5 deficiencies | 7 deficiencies | 6 deficiencies |
Comparisons describe CMS data; they are not recommendations.
Inspection history
2026-02-12
5 deficiencies
Highest severity: D
Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0
Tag 0641 · Severity D
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-12Tag 0684 · Severity D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-12Tag 0757 · Severity D
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-12Tag 0880 · Severity D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-122024-09-12
3 deficiencies
Highest severity: D
Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0
Tag 0641 · Severity D
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-23Tag 0756 · Severity D
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-23Tag 0880 · Severity D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-232023-05-12
5 deficiencies
Highest severity: K
Immediate-jeopardy citations: 4
Tag 0600 · Severity K
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-06-11Tag 0835 · Severity K
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Administration Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-06-11Tag 0867 · Severity K
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Administration Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-06-11Tag 0880 · Severity K
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-06-11Tag 0695 · Severity D
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-06-11Staffing composition
2.21 hours/dayNurse aide
1.23 hours/dayLPN
0.37 hours/dayRN
- Total staffing
- 3.82 hours/day
- County median
- 3.79 hours/day
- Florida median
- 3.63 hours/day
- Weekend total
- 3.42 hours/day
- Staff turnover
- 41.5%
- RN turnover
- 64.7%
Reported averages, not a real-time staffing schedule.
Resident outcomes
Lower is generally better
Hospitalizations
1.7 per 1,000 daysbetterFlorida: 2.1 per 1,000 days · County: 1.6 per 1,000 days20250101-20251231
Emergency-department visits
1.9 per 1,000 daysworseFlorida: 1.0 per 1,000 days · County: 1.1 per 1,000 days20250101-20251231
Falls with major injury
2.5%worseFlorida: 2.2% · County: 2.5%2025Q2-2026Q1
Pressure ulcers
1.8%betterFlorida: 4.2% · County: 2.4%2025Q2-2026Q1
Urinary tract infections
0.0%unavailableFlorida: 0.0% · County: 0.0%2025Q2-2026Q1
Antipsychotic medication use
1.9%betterFlorida: 7.0% · County: 3.0%2025Q2-2026Q1
These group measures do not predict an individual resident’s experience.
Questions to ask
Use these prompts during a tour or phone call
How many RNs are typically on site during days, nights, and weekends?
Suggested because of: rn staffingWhat fall-prevention program is used, and how are families notified after a fall?
Suggested because of: falls major injuryHow will the care plan be developed, reviewed, and shared with our family?
Suggested because of: general care planning
Facility Details
- County
- Citrus County
- Certified beds
- 120
- Average daily residents
- 109.4
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Provider type
- Medicare and Medicaid
- In hospital
- No
- Date certified
- 1994-11-15
- CCN
- 105870
Staffing Data
| Reported measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Nurse aide hours | 2.2112 |
| Lpn hours | 1.23483 |
| Rn hours | 0.37456 |
| Reported total hours | 3.82059 |
| Weekend total hours | 3.41881 |
| Weekend rn hours | 0.21766 |
| Adjusted total hours | 4.24878 |
| Total turnover percent | 41.5 |
| Rn turnover percent | 64.7 |
| Administrators left | 1 |
Hours are per resident per day; turnover values are percentages. Missing values are not zero.
Penalties & Enforcement
$0.00Total fines
0Number of fines
0Payment denials
No matching penalties in the supplied CMS records.
Totals reflect the supplied CMS records, not a lifetime total.
Citations
5Health citations
8Fire safety citations
Health counts describe the latest rating cycle. Fire counts cover supplied fire-safety records.
Serious Deficiencies
FL counts scope/severity G–L as serious deficiencies. Immediate jeopardy is J–L; these are not interchangeable.
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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Ownership & Operators
| Name | Role | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DULANEY, LINDSAY | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE |
| PRESTON, AARON | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE |
| THOMPSON, LEIGH | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE |
| CROSS, CINDY | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE |
| HENRY, TERRY | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE |
| THURMOND, JOAN | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE |
| DULANEY, LINDSAY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE |
| FLETCHER, TODD | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE |
| LAY, LISA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE |
| PRESTON, AARON | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE |
| PRESTON, FORREST | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE |
| STROSSNER, DAVID | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE |
| THOMPSON, LEIGH | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE |
| PRESTON, FORREST | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE |
| STROSSNER, DAVID | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE |
| THOMPSON, LEIGH | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE |
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