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Live Oak Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
1620 Helvenston St Se, Live Oak, FL 32064 · CMS Certification Number (CCN) 105613
At a glance
- CMS overall rating
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5
- Health inspection citations
- 34 in the last 3 inspection cycles (0 immediate jeopardy, 0 actual harm, 7 from complaints)
- Fire safety citations
- 14
- Fines (last 3 years)
- 2 fines, total $7,466
- Payment denials
- 0
- Most recent standard inspection
- June 25, 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 26, 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 | 3.3 | 3 |
| Health inspections | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 | 3.3 | 2.9 |
| Quality measures | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | 4.2 | 3.6 |
| Long-stay quality | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
| Short-stay quality | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
Averages: CMS State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Health inspections
| Inspection cycle | Standard survey date | Health citations | From standard survey | From complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (most recent) | June 25, 2026 | 9 | 8 | 1 |
| Cycle 2 | February 7, 2025 | 18 | 13 | 6 |
CMS weighted health inspection score: 55 (lower is better; it counts citation severity, complaints and repeat revisits). Citations from infection control inspections: Not published. How to read these citations
34 health citations across 7 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.
June 25, 2026: 8 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 07/17/2026 |
| E | F-0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/17/2026 |
| 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 07/17/2026 |
| D | F-0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/17/2026 |
| D | F-0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/17/2026 |
| 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 07/17/2026 |
| D | F-0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/17/2026 |
| D | F-0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/17/2026 |
November 20, 2025: 1 citation (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/24/2025 |
August 6, 2025: 2 citations (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/28/2025 |
| D | F-0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/28/2025 |
February 7, 2025: 13 citations (Standard + Complaint)
| 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 03/11/2025 |
| E | F-0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/11/2025 |
| D | F-0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/11/2025 |
| E | F-0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/11/2025 |
| E | 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 03/11/2025 |
| F | F-0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/11/2025 |
| 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 03/11/2025 |
| 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 03/11/2025 |
| D | F-0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/11/2025 |
| D | F-0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/11/2025 |
| D | F-0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/11/2025 |
| D | F-0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/11/2025 |
| 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 + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/11/2025 |
December 4, 2024: 1 citation (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/31/2024 |
November 5, 2024: 1 citation (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/08/2024 |
October 12, 2023: 8 citations (Standard + Complaint)
| 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 11/17/2023 |
| E | F-0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/17/2023 |
| E | F-0761 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/17/2023 |
| D | F-0758 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/17/2023 |
| 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 11/17/2023 |
| D | F-0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/17/2023 |
| E | F-0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/17/2023 |
| D | F-0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/17/2023 |
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Fire safety inspections
14 fire safety citations across 3 inspection dates
| Date | Severity | Tag | What was cited | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/25/2026 | D | K-0916 | Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/16/2026 |
| 06/25/2026 | F | K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/16/2026 |
| 02/07/2025 | F | K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/11/2025 |
| 02/07/2025 | E | K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Egress Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/11/2025 |
| 10/12/2023 | E | K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/17/2023 |
| 10/12/2023 | F | K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/17/2023 |
| 10/12/2023 | E | K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/17/2023 |
| 10/12/2023 | E | K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/17/2023 |
| 10/12/2023 | E | K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/17/2023 |
| 10/12/2023 | E | K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/17/2023 |
| 10/12/2023 | E | K-0281 | Install proper backup exit lighting. Egress Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/17/2023 |
| 10/12/2023 | E | K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/17/2023 |
| 10/12/2023 | D | K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. Construction Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/17/2023 |
| 10/12/2023 | E | K-0100 | Meet other general requirements. Construction Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/17/2023 |
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 26, 2026
Penalties
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 12, 2023 | Fine | $3,728 | — |
| October 12, 2023 | Fine | $3,738 | — |
Source: CMS Penalties: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Florida average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.37 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.33 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| LPN/LVN hours per resident per day | 0.9 | Not published | Not published |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.14 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.28 | Not published | Not published |
| RN hours per resident per day, weekends | 0.29 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 59.8 | 41.4 | 45.8 |
| Registered nurse turnover (%) | 72.2 | Not published | Not published |
| Administrators who have left | Staffing data not submitted or invalid for calculating turnover. | 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 26, 2026
Facility details
- Legal business name
- Suwannee Operating Investments LLC
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Excelsior Care Group (33 facilities)
- Ownership changed in last 12 months
- No
- Certified beds
- 180
- Average residents per day
- 170.1
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Located inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident and family council
- Both
- First approved for Medicare/Medicaid
- August 2, 1988
- County/parish
- Suwannee
Source: CMS Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Owners and managers reported to CMS
10 ownership and management records
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUWANNEE OPERATING HOLDINGS LLC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BDCC CONSUTKING GROUP LLC | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | undefined undefined, NaN |
| FDZ CONSULTING LLC | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | undefined undefined, NaN |
| JZ CONSULTING LLC | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | undefined undefined, NaN |
| RUBIWEB FLORIDA SERVICES GROUP USA LLC | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | undefined undefined, NaN |
| POWERS, BRIAN | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | undefined undefined, NaN |
| RUBENSTEIN, DAVID | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WEBER, ARON | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ZAHLER, JACOB | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ZAHLER, JACOB | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
Source: CMS Ownership: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Check it yourself
- Medicare Care Compare: Live Oak Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. 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 26, 2026. Not a ranking or endorsement.