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Life Care Center of Citrus County
3325 W Jerwayne Ln, Lecanto, FL 34461 · CMS Certification Number (CCN) 105870
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At a glance
- CMS overall rating
- ★★★★★ 5 of 5
- Health inspection citations
- 13 in the last 3 inspection cycles (4 immediate jeopardy, 0 actual harm, 0 from complaints)
- Fire safety citations
- 8
- Fines (last 3 years)
- 0 fines, total $0
- Payment denials
- 0
- Most recent standard inspection
- February 12, 2026
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare page for this facility
Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
CMS star ratings
CMS rates every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. Health inspection stars are relative to other homes in the same state: the top 10% get 5 stars and the bottom 20% get 1 star. CMS says to use the ratings together with other information, including a visit. Technical Users’ Guide
| Rating | This facility | Florida average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 | 3.3 | 3 |
| Health inspections | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | 3.3 | 2.9 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 | 4.2 | 3.6 |
| Long-stay quality | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
| Short-stay quality | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
Averages: CMS State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Health inspections
| Inspection cycle | Standard survey date | Health citations | From standard survey | From complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (most recent) | February 12, 2026 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Cycle 2 | September 12, 2024 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
CMS weighted health inspection score: 18 (lower is better; it counts citation severity, complaints and repeat revisits). Citations from infection control inspections: Not published. How to read these citations
13 health citations across 3 inspection dates, newest first. The letter is CMS’s scope/severity code: A–C means potential for minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–I actual harm, and J–L immediate jeopardy.
February 12, 2026: 5 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/12/2026 |
| D | F-0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/12/2026 |
| D | F-0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/12/2026 |
| D | F-0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/12/2026 |
| D | F-0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/12/2026 |
September 12, 2024: 3 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/23/2024 |
| D | F-0756 | 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 | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/23/2024 |
| D | F-0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/23/2024 |
May 12, 2023: 5 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/11/2023 |
| K | F-0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/11/2023 |
| K | F-0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Administration Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/11/2023 |
| D | F-0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/11/2023 |
| K | F-0600 | 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 | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/11/2023 |
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Fire safety inspections
8 fire safety citations across 2 inspection dates
| Date | Severity | Tag | What was cited | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/12/2026 | D | K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/12/2026 |
| 02/12/2026 | D | K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/12/2026 |
| 02/12/2026 | D | K-0100 | Meet other general requirements. Construction Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/12/2026 |
| 02/12/2026 | D | E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/12/2026 |
| 02/12/2026 | D | E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/12/2026 |
| 05/12/2023 | D | K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/24/2023 |
| 05/12/2023 | D | K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/24/2023 |
| 05/12/2023 | D | E-0001 | Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/24/2023 |
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas: Yes. CMS does not count fire safety citations in the health inspection star rating.
Source: CMS Fire Safety Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Penalties
No fines or payment denials published for this facility in the CMS Penalties file (last 3 years).
Source: CMS Penalties: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Florida average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.82 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.37 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| LPN/LVN hours per resident per day | 1.23 | Not published | Not published |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.21 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.42 | Not published | Not published |
| RN hours per resident per day, weekends | 0.22 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 41.5 | 41.4 | 45.8 |
| Registered nurse turnover (%) | 64.7 | Not published | Not published |
| Administrators who have left | 1 | Not published | Not published |
Reported hours come from the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) staffing data that facilities submit to CMS each quarter.
Source: CMS Provider Information; State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Facility details
- Legal business name
- Citrus County Operations LLC
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Life Care Centers of America (194 facilities)
- Ownership changed in last 12 months
- No
- Certified beds
- 120
- Average residents per day
- 109.4
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Located inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident and family council
- Resident
- First approved for Medicare/Medicaid
- November 15, 1994
- County/parish
- Citrus
Source: CMS Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Owners and managers reported to CMS
21 ownership and management records
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DULANEY, LINDSAY | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| PRESTON, AARON | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| THOMPSON, LEIGH | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CROSS, CINDY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HENRY, TERRY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| THURMOND, JOAN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| DULANEY, LINDSAY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| FLETCHER, TODD | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| LAY, LISA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| PRESTON, AARON | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| PRESTON, FORREST | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| STROSSNER, DAVID | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| THOMPSON, LEIGH | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| PRESTON, FORREST | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| STROSSNER, DAVID | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| THOMPSON, LEIGH | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
Source: CMS Ownership: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Check it yourself
- Medicare Care Compare: Life Care Center of Citrus County. Full inspection reports, quality measures and staffing.
- AHCA licensed health care facility complaint form. The state agency also takes nursing home complaints.
- Ask the facility to show you its most recent inspection report and plan of correction.
Page built from CMS data files processed September 1, 2026 (CMS refreshes monthly). Last checked October 25, 2026. Not a ranking or endorsement.