Life Care Center of Citrus County
3325 W Jerwayne Ln, Lecanto, FL 34461
Life Care Center of Citrus County is a nursing home in Lecanto, Florida. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionFebruary 12, 2026 (8 months ago)
- Health citations since May 12, 202313 (Florida average 20)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of March 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on February 12, 2026
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 12, 2026.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 12, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0641 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 12, 2026.
Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 12, 2026.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 12, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2023.
Fire safety inspection on February 12, 2026
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation E0037. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 12, 2026.
Citation E0039. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 12, 2026.
Citation K0100. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet other general requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 12, 2026.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 12, 2026.
Citation K0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 12, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0761 2 times since 2023.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of December 20, 2024
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
Health inspection on September 12, 2024
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 23, 2024.
Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 23, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 23, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 29, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
Health inspection on May 12, 2023
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity K is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
30 of 694 Florida homes (4%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2023.
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Citation F0600. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 11, 2023.
Citation F0835. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 11, 2023.
Citation F0867. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 11, 2023.
Citation F0880. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 11, 2023.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 11, 2023.
Fire safety inspection on May 12, 2023
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation E0001. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
CMS lists it as corrected on June 24, 2023.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 24, 2023.
Citation K0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 24, 2023.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (352) 746-4434
- Last standard health inspection
- February 12, 2026 (8 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day, on average
- 110.7
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Citrus County Operations LLC
- Chain
- Life Care Centers of America
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Florida average (13 vs 20).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.Operational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/06/2015
- DULANEY, LINDSAYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/07/2021
- FLETCHER, TODDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/01/2021
- LAY, LISAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/24/2014
- PRESTON, AARONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/03/2005
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- PRESTON, AUBREYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/27/2024
- PRESTON, FORRESTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/06/2015
- STROSSNER, DAVIDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/01/2024
- SWANKER, RICHARDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2022
- THOMPSON, LEIGHOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/09/2023
- ZIEGLER, JAMESOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/06/2015
Questions
When was Life Care Center of Citrus County last inspected?
CMS lists February 12, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Life Care Center of Citrus County have?
CMS lists 13 health citations since May 12, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Life Care Center of Citrus County been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Life Care Center of Citrus County?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Life Care Center of Citrus County a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.