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Life Care Center of New Port Richey

7400 Trouble Creek Road, New Port Richey, FL 34653

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Life Care Center of New Port Richey is a nursing home in New Port Richey, 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

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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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.

  1. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  2. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  3. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  4. Health inspection on March 5, 2025

    11 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0565. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 5, 2025.

    • Citation F0645. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 5, 2025.

    • Citation F0726. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 5, 2025.

    • Citation F0637. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 5, 2025.

    • 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 April 5, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0641 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 5, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0657 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0676. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 5, 2025.

    • 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 April 5, 2025.

    • Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 5, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0759 3 times since 2021.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 5, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2021.

    • Citation F0806. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 5, 2025.

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  5. Fire safety inspection on March 5, 2025

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0761. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 5, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0761 3 times since 2021.

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  6. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  7. Health inspection on February 21, 2024

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 21, 2024.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 21, 2024.

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  8. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  9. Health inspection on April 19, 2023

    6 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 19, 2023.

    • Citation F0582. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 19, 2023.

    • 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 May 19, 2023.

    • Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 19, 2023.

    • Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 19, 2023.

    • Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 19, 2023.

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  10. Fire safety inspection on April 19, 2023

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0372. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 19, 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 May 19, 2023.

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  11. Health inspection on July 15, 2021

    5 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 5, 2021.

    • Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 5, 2021.

    • Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 1, 2021.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 1, 2021.

    • Citation F0867. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      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 October 1, 2021.

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  12. Fire safety inspection on July 15, 2021

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • 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 August 16, 2021.

    • Citation K0521. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 19, 2021.

    • 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 August 10, 2021.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(727) 375-2999
Last standard health inspection
March 5, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
113
Residents per day, on average
108.2
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
New Port Richey Medical Investors, LLC
Chain
Life Care Centers of America
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the Florida average (24 vs 20).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

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  • BLANK, WENDYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/26/2023
  • EDMISTER, LEEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/21/2023
  • FLETCHER, TODDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/13/2024
  • FORTNER, FLORENDAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/01/2020
  • PRESTON, AARONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/01/2018
  • PRESTON, AUBREYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/13/2024
  • ZIEGLER, JAMESOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/13/2024

Questions

When was Life Care Center of New Port Richey last inspected?

CMS lists March 5, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Life Care Center of New Port Richey have?

CMS lists 24 health citations since July 15, 2021. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Life Care Center of New Port Richey 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 New Port Richey?

Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.

Is Life Care Center of New Port Richey a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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