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Life Care Center of Estero
3850 Williams Road, Estero, FL 33928
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 155 beds, Life Care Center of Estero serves Estero in Lee County, Florida and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2003.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Florida median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 10 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (1, 5, 4 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 6.5 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 15.8.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $8K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day (1.1 RN), close to the Florida median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 20.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lee Co. median | Florida median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 10 | 27 | 18 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 6.5 | 22.5 | 15.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 20.0% | 34.8% | 41.8% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $8,034 | $32,139 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (20 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: 29 Jan 2026, 19 Oct 2023.
Severity mix: D ×5 E ×4 F ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2026 |
| 9 Jul 2024 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 9 Jul 2024 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 9 Jul 2024 | F0626 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 19 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 19 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | E | Standard survey | 19 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 19 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 19 Nov 2023 |
| 9 Dec 2021 | 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 | 9 Jan 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jul 2024 | Fine | $4,017 | |
| 9 Jul 2024 | Fine | $4,017 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Florida average. Turnover: nursing staff 20.0%, RNs 27.0%; 0 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 | 5.7% | 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 | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 9.1% | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.7% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 8.5% | 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, limited liability company. Legal business name: Lee County Medical Investors. Chain: Life Care Centers Of America (194 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County Medical Investors | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/26/2003 |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/30/2002 |
| Lee County Medical Investors | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/28/2011 |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/13/2025 |
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 Lee County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit | Fort Myers | 75 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8.0 | $15K | 26 Oct 2023 |
| Healthpark Care Center | Fort Myers | 112 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0.9 | — | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Lee Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit | Fort Myers | 18 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0.0 | — | — |
| Lodge At Cypress Cove, The | Fort Myers | 64 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7.8 | — | 18 Jan 2024 |
| The Preserve | Fort Myers | 75 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 10.7 | — | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Larsen Health Center | Fort Myers | 180 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 9.4 | $32K | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Renaissance At the Terraces | Bonita Springs | 40 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 22.5 | — | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Aviata At North Fort Myers | N Ft Myers | 120 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 27 | 22.5 | $14K | 9 Apr 2026 |
All 20 facilities in Lee County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Life Care Center of Estero been cited for?
10 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Florida median is 18 per facility.
Has Life Care Center of Estero been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $8K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Life Care Center of Estero compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day against a Florida median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Life Care Center of Estero?
It is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Lee County Medical Investors and Life Care Centers of America, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Life Care Center of Estero last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 29 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 29 Jan 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.