For profit - Corporation ·
155 certified beds ·
Medicare and Medicaid
· Part of Life Care Centers Of America (194 facilities)
Top Rated Facility
5
Overall CMS Rating
★★★★★
Life Care Center Of Estero is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Estero, Florida. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (5/5 for staffing, 3/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 3.83 hours per resident per day, below the Florida average of 3.86. Its most recent inspection on Oct 19, 2023 cited 5 deficiencies.
2 fines totaling $8,034 in CMS records.
2 total penalties
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CMS Quality Ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.
Overall Rating
★★★★★ 5/5
Health Inspections
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Staffing
★★★★★ 5/5
Quality Measures
★★★★★ 5/5
Long-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5
Short-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5
How Life Care Center Of Estero compares
This facility vs. the Florida and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
Metric
This facility
Florida avg
National avg
Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day)
3.83
3.86
3.89
below avg
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)
0.97
0.73
0.68
above avg
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)
2.32
2.34
2.34
below avg
Nursing staff turnover
20.5%
42.3%
46.4%
below avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection
5.0
7.3
9.5
below avg
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
3.83
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
0.97
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
0.54
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
2.32
Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
3.46
Weekend Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
Staff Turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.
Total Nursing Staff
20.5%
Registered Nurses
29.4%
Administrator Changes0 in last year
Recent Health Inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Oct 19, 2023
Most Recent Inspection Date
5
Total Deficiencies Found
32
Health Inspection Score
2
Number of Fines
What inspectors found at Life Care Center Of Estero
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Potential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Jan 29, 2026
Potential for harm
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Environmental Deficiencies · Jul 9, 2024
Potential for harm
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Jul 9, 2024
Potential for harm
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.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Jul 9, 2024
Potential for harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Oct 19, 2023
Potential for harm
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.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Oct 19, 2023
Potential for harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Oct 19, 2023
Potential for harm
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.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Oct 19, 2023
Potential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Oct 19, 2023
Potential for harm
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.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Dec 9, 2021
About This Facility
Address
3850 Williams Road Estero, FL 33928
CMS Certification #
106057
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
155
Avg Residents/Day
141.3
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
First Certified
2003-10-23
Chain
Life Care Centers Of America (194 facilities)
Setting
Urban
Part of Life Care Centers Of America
194
Facilities Nationwide
Life Care Centers Of America operates 194 nursing facilities across the United States.
CMS gives Life Care Center Of Estero an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 5/5 for staffing and 3/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
Life Care Center Of Estero reports 3.83 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Florida average of 3.86.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 5 deficiencies.
Life Care Center Of Estero is certified for 155 beds.
Admissions at Life Care Center Of Estero
For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (239) 495-4000. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.
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