LIFE CARE CENTER OF CITRUS COUNTY
LIFE CARE CENTER OF CITRUS COUNTY holds a 5 out of 5 star CMS overall rating, above the Florida average of 3.2, as a nursing home in Lecanto, Florida, with 10 deficiencies recorded at its most recent logged inspection in February 2026.
nursing home in Lecanto, Florida
3325 W JERWAYNE LNRatings
CMS 5/5 stars
- Health inspections: 4/5
- Staffing: 3/5
- Quality measures: 5/5
Estimated cost
Estimated $3,800–$6,200/month
About LIFE CARE CENTER OF CITRUS COUNTY
LIFE CARE CENTER OF CITRUS COUNTY is a for profit - limited liability company nursing home in Lecanto, Florida.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall, above the Lecanto average of 3.7, above the Florida average of 3.2.
Its strongest reported domain is quality measures at 5 out of 5, and its weakest is staffing at 3 out of 5.
State surveyors cited 10 deficiencies at its most recent recorded inspection in February 2026.
How to read LIFE CARE CENTER OF CITRUS COUNTY's star rating
The CMS overall star rating for LIFE CARE CENTER OF CITRUS COUNTY is a composite of three separately measured domains: health inspection results from state survey teams, staffing levels reported through payroll-based journal data, and clinical quality measures drawn from resident assessments and Medicare claims. A 5-star overall rating means LIFE CARE CENTER OF CITRUS COUNTY sits in the upper tier of rated providers nationally, though a strong overall score can still hide a weaker individual domain.
For LIFE CARE CENTER OF CITRUS COUNTY, CMS currently publishes 4 out of 5 for health inspections, 3 out of 5 for staffing, 5 out of 5 for quality measures. Health inspection scores are graded on a curve within each state, so this facility's inspection score is a ranking against other Florida providers rather than an absolute measure. Staffing scores reflect reported nurse hours per resident day, and quality-measure scores reflect resident outcomes such as falls, pressure ulcers and hospital readmissions.
In local context: 3 rated facilities in Lecanto average 3.7 out of 5, and the Florida average is 3.2. LIFE CARE CENTER OF CITRUS COUNTY rates 5 out of 5, above that benchmark. Comparing a facility against its own local market matters because inspection severity, Medicaid reimbursement rates and staffing supply all vary sharply by state.
What LIFE CARE CENTER OF CITRUS COUNTY's inspection record shows
Surveyors recorded 10 deficiencies for LIFE CARE CENTER OF CITRUS COUNTY at the inspection logged in February 2026. A deficiency is a specific finding that the facility fell short of a federal requirement; each one carries a scope-and-severity grade from an isolated, no-harm issue up to immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
Counts alone can mislead. A count as high as 10 usually reflects a broad survey covering several care areas, and is worth reading citation by citation rather than treating as a single verdict. Ask LIFE CARE CENTER OF CITRUS COUNTY directly for its most recent CMS Form 2567 statement of deficiencies and the plan of correction that accompanied it — providers are required to make both available to the public on request.
What nursing home costs near Lecanto, Florida
Florida nursing home typically runs $3,800 to $6,200 per month, a midpoint of roughly $5,000 — about $60,000 a year. This is a state-level market estimate from published rate data for this care type, not a quote from LIFE CARE CENTER OF CITRUS COUNTY, and it is the single figure on this page that is modelled rather than reported.
Actual pricing at LIFE CARE CENTER OF CITRUS COUNTY depends on room type, whether the community charges a flat all-inclusive rate or a base rate plus tiered care levels, and one-time community or entrance fees. For skilled nursing, Medicare may cover a limited post-hospital stay in full for the first 20 days and partially through day 100 when the stay qualifies; long-term custodial care is generally paid privately or through Medicaid once assets are spent down.
When you call LIFE CARE CENTER OF CITRUS COUNTY, ask for the total monthly figure at the care level being recommended — not the base rate — plus the schedule of annual increases over the last three years and what triggers a move to a higher care tier.
Questions to ask LIFE CARE CENTER OF CITRUS COUNTY on a tour
These are drawn from what this facility's own record does and does not tell you. Bring them to the tour and write down the answers — comparing written answers across two or three Lecanto providers is more revealing than any single visit.
- Your CMS overall rating is 5 out of 5 — what changed at the most recent survey, and what are you doing differently now?
- CMS reports 3 out of 5 for staffing here — how is that being addressed?
- Can I see the Form 2567 covering the 10 recorded deficiencies and your plan of correction?
- What is the current nurse and aide staffing ratio on days, evenings, nights and weekends, and what is your annual staff turnover?
- What is the all-in monthly cost for the care level you would place my family member in, and what triggers an increase?
- How are medication changes, falls and hospital transfers communicated to family, and how quickly?
- Can we visit unannounced at a mealtime and on a weekend before deciding?
How to verify this information about LIFE CARE CENTER OF CITRUS COUNTY
Everything on this page comes from public records, and you can check each figure at its source. CMS publishes provider ratings, staffing and inspection data through its Provider Data Catalog and Medicare Care Compare; the Florida licensing and survey agency holds the state licence file, complaint investigations and any enforcement actions for LIFE CARE CENTER OF CITRUS COUNTY; and your local Area Agency on Aging can tell you about waiver programs and ombudsman support in Lecanto.
Long-term care ombudsman programs are free and independent, and an ombudsman who covers Lecanto will often know a facility's recent staffing and complaint history in more current detail than any published dataset. Clear Care Connect does not inspect, endorse or rank facilities for payment, and does not accept payment from providers to change what a page says.
LIFE CARE CENTER OF CITRUS COUNTY — questions families ask
How does Medicare rate LIFE CARE CENTER OF CITRUS COUNTY?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF CITRUS COUNTY holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Florida average of 3.2.
How does LIFE CARE CENTER OF CITRUS COUNTY compare to other Lecanto facilities?
Across 3 rated facilities in Lecanto, the average CMS overall rating is 3.7 out of 5. LIFE CARE CENTER OF CITRUS COUNTY rates 5 out of 5, above that local average.
What are LIFE CARE CENTER OF CITRUS COUNTY's CMS domain scores?
CMS reports health inspections 4 out of 5, staffing 3 out of 5, quality measures 5 out of 5 for LIFE CARE CENTER OF CITRUS COUNTY.
What did LIFE CARE CENTER OF CITRUS COUNTY's most recent inspection find?
10 deficiencies were recorded at the inspection logged in February 2026. Deficiency records come from CMS and may lag the facility's current conditions.
Who operates LIFE CARE CENTER OF CITRUS COUNTY?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF CITRUS COUNTY is operated as a for profit - limited liability company nursing home.
What does nursing home cost near Lecanto, Florida?
Florida nursing home typically runs $3,800–$6,200 per month. This is a state-level estimate, not a quote from LIFE CARE CENTER OF CITRUS COUNTY — pricing varies by care level and room type.
Where is LIFE CARE CENTER OF CITRUS COUNTY located?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF CITRUS COUNTY is at 3325 W JERWAYNE LN. You can reach the facility directly at 3527464434.
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Where this data comes from
- CMS star ratings, health inspection, staffing and quality scores — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Provider Data Catalog (CMS certification number 105870). Most recent CMS health inspection survey on record: .
- Estimated monthly cost — Clear Care Connect state-level cost model, derived from published market rates for this care type and state. Estimates are not quotes.
The data on this page is current as of — the date of the most recent CMS health inspection survey on record. Government inspection data is republished by CMS on its own schedule and may lag the facility's current conditions — always confirm directly with the provider.