Life Care Center of Altamonte SpringsCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 989 Orienta Ave, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
- CCN
- 105365
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 228
- Residents per day
- 212
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Life Care Center of Altamonte Springs an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 21 Aug 2025. The latest survey cycle has 5 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Florida is 6. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Seminole County median | Florida median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 4 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 10 homes in the county, 694 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Florida median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 21 Aug 2025 | 5 | 6 |
| Cycle 2 | 9 Nov 2023 | 2 | 6 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 21 | 5 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | L0 | ||
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | F0 | ||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 5 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Jul 2026 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 21 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Standard survey | 21 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 21 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 21 Sep 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 2 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul 2025 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 Aug 2025 |
| 16 Jul 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Aug 2025 |
Survey cycle 3: 21 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Aug 2024 |
| 17 Jul 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | K | Complaint investigation | 21 Sep 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Complaint investigation | 23 Oct 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Oct 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Complaint investigation | 21 Sep 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 21 Sep 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | K | Complaint investigation | 21 Sep 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0726 | 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. | J | Complaint investigation | 21 Sep 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | K | Complaint investigation | 21 Sep 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | J | Complaint investigation | 21 Sep 2023 |
| 2 Dec 2021 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jan 2022 |
| 2 Dec 2021 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jan 2022 |
| 2 Dec 2021 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 3 Jan 2022 |
| 2 Dec 2021 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jan 2022 |
| 2 Dec 2021 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jan 2022 |
| 2 Dec 2021 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jan 2022 |
| 2 Dec 2021 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jan 2022 |
| 2 Dec 2021 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jan 2022 |
| 2 Dec 2021 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jan 2022 |
| 2 Dec 2021 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jan 2022 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Florida median | Florida average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 4.04 | 3.60 | 3.82 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.68 | 0.60 | 0.73 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.87 | 0.78 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.49 | 2.31 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.59 | 3.30 | 3.49 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 33.6%
- Nurse staff turnover, Florida median
- 41.8%
- RN turnover in a year
- 42.1%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Florida median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 2.5% | 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 | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 5.7% | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.6% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 8.3% | 7.0% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Life Care Centers of America, Inc.
- Chain
- Life Care Centers of America (194 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | 15 Jun 1976 | |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Adp of the snf | 31 Aug 2000 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Seminole County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longwood Health and Rehabilitation Center | Longwood | 1 of 5 | 10 | $16,801 | 3 Oct 2025 | |
| Island Lake Center | Longwood | 4 of 5 | 9 | $0 | 26 Mar 2026 | |
| Village on the Green | Longwood | 5 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 19 Mar 2025 | |
| Harborview Health Center West Altamonte | Altamonte Springs | 2 of 5 | 14 | $18,106 | 17 Oct 2024 | |
| Tuskawilla Nursing and Rehab Center | Winter Springs | 5 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 21 May 2026 | |
| Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake | Apopka | 4 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 27 Mar 2025 | |
| Aviata at Lake Mary | Lake Mary | 4 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 23 Apr 2026 | |
| Legacy Pointe at Ucf | Oviedo | 2 of 5 | 4 | $26,685 | 19 Mar 2026 | |
| Healthcare and Rehab of Sanford | Sanford | 3 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 30 Apr 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Life Care Center of Altamonte Springs (CCN 105365). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/life-care-center-of-altamonte-springs-altamonte-springs-fl-105365/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Life Care Center of Altamonte Springs last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 29 Jun 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 9 Nov 2023.
- Who operates Life Care Center of Altamonte Springs?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Life Care Centers of America. The CMS ownership file names Life Care Centers of America, Inc. for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Life Care Center of Altamonte Springs a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 3 homes in Florida as Special Focus Facilities and 15 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.