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Blue Lake Post Acute
991 E New York Ave, Deland, FL 32724
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 60 beds, Blue Lake Post Acute serves Deland in Volusia County, Florida and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1972.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Florida median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (12, 15, 1 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 46.7 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 15.8.
CMS lists 15 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $144K.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Volusia Co. median | Florida median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 28 | 9 | 18 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 46.7 | 7.5 | 15.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | — | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | — | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 48.8% | 41.8% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $144,174 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (29 in the county, 694 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Florida average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 10 Apr 2026, 18 Jul 2024.
Severity mix: J ×4 D ×14 E ×5 F ×5
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | F | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | E | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | E | Complaint investigation | 29 Jan 2026 |
| 8 Apr 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 8 Apr 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | J | Complaint investigation | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 8 Apr 2025 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | J | Complaint investigation | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 8 Apr 2025 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | J | Complaint investigation | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 8 Apr 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 8 Apr 2025 | F0624 | Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | E | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | E | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Aug 2022 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 16 Sep 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Apr 2025 | Fine | $56,320 | |
| 22 Jan 2024 | Fine | $14,814 | |
| 8 Jan 2024 | Fine | $4,938 | |
| 11 Dec 2023 | Fine | $13,762 | |
| 20 Nov 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 13 Nov 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 6 Nov 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 30 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 23 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 17 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 10 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 2 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 11 Sep 2023 | Fine | $11,645 | |
| 28 Aug 2023 | Fine | $3,176 | |
| 21 Aug 2023 | Fine | $2,823 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Florida average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Florida median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 8.3% | 7.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.7% | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 30.8% | 7.0% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Blue Lake Post Acute Llc. Chain: Elevation Healthcare (5 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Lake Post Cute Holdco LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/22/2022 |
| Elevation Healthcare LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/22/2022 |
| Kmom LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/22/2022 |
| Elevation Healthcare LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/22/2022 |
| Elevation Healthcare LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2026 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Volusia County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Health and Rehabilitation Center | Deland | 130 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 5.4 | — | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Beachside Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing | New Smyrna Beach | 239 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 2.9 | — | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Blue Palms Health and Rehabilitation Center of Del | Deland | 60 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 15.0 | — | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Carlton Shores Healthcare and Rehabilitation Cente | Daytona Beach | 118 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 4.2 | — | 4 Apr 2024 |
| Daytona Beach Health and Rehabilitation Center | Daytona Beach | 180 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 3.9 | — | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | Daytona Beach | 108 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 7.4 | $9K | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Majestic Oaks | Orange City | 150 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0.7 | — | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Solaris Healthcare Daytona | Daytona Beach | 73 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4.1 | — | 2 Jul 2025 |
All 29 facilities in Volusia County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Blue Lake Post Acute been cited for?
28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Florida median is 18 per facility.
Has Blue Lake Post Acute been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $144K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Blue Lake Post Acute compare?
CMS does not report staffing hours for this facility.
Who operates Blue Lake Post Acute?
It is part of the Elevation Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Blue Lake Post Cute Holdco LLC, Elevation Healthcare LLC and Kmom LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Blue Lake Post Acute last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 10 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 10 Apr 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.