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Nursing homes in Citrus County, Florida
Citrus County, Florida, has 9 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 1,103 certified beds.
11% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (34%). Inspectors recorded 174 health deficiencies over three cycles, 15.8 per 100 beds against 16.1 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $168K across 1 fine.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Citrus County | Florida | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 9 | 694 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 11% | 34% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 15.8 | 16.1 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $168K | $17M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Trail Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center | Inverness | 116 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 11.2 | — | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Cypress Cove Care Center | Crystal River | 120 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4.2 | — | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Diamond Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center | Lecanto | 142 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 9.2 | — | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Life Care Center of Citrus County | Lecanto | 120 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 10.8 | — | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Avante At Inverness Inc | Inverness | 104 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 17.3 | — | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Citrus Health and Rehabilitation Center | Inverness | 111 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 28 | 25.2 | — | 15 May 2025 |
| Crystal River Health and Rehabilitation Center | Crystal River | 150 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 26 | 17.3 | — | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Grove Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center and Reh | Hernando | 120 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 25.0 | $168K | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Aviata At Brentwood | Lecanto | 120 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 28 | 23.3 | — | 12 Dec 2025 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 20 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 18 |
| F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | 15 |
| F0761 | 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. | 12 |
| F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | 12 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 8 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Sovereign Healthcare Holdings (1), Avante Centers (1), Aviata Health Group (1), Nhs Management (1), Health Services Management (1), Summit Care (1), Life Care Centers Of America (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Citrus County, Florida?
9 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 1,103 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Citrus County have the highest CMS ratings?
Arbor Trail Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center (5 stars), Cypress Cove Care Center (5 stars), Diamond Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center (5 stars)
How do Citrus County nursing homes compare with Florida?
11% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 34% statewide; citations run at 15.8 per 100 beds against 16.1 statewide.