Altamonte Springs, FL

Life Care Center Of Altamonte Springs

2-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $83,493 in total fines with 6 recent health deficiencies

989 Orienta Ave, Altamonte Springs, FL

(407) 831-3446

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Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

228

Certified beds

Average residents

217

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Life Care Centers Of America

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1980-06-12

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.64

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.85

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.41

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.46

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

35%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

34%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.2
2.1
0.9 pts better
1.9
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.3
1.2
0.9 pts better
1.8
1.5 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 90.3%
97.8%
7.5 pts worse
93.4%
3.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
99.2%
0.8 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.3%
2.6%
1.3 pts better
3.3%
2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
3.7%
3.7 pts better
11.4%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.4%
5.9%
1.5 pts worse
5.4%
2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 18.4%
15.7%
2.7 pts worse
19.6%
1.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 8.8%
9.8%
1 pts better
16.7%
7.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.0%
About the same
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 5.4%
11.7%
6.3 pts better
16.3%
10.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 2.3%
9.8%
7.5 pts better
14.9%
12.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
0.4%
0.4 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
0.8%
0.8 pts better
1.7%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 12.9%
12.5%
0.4 pts worse
19.8%
6.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 3.6%
5.1%
1.5 pts better
5.1%
1.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 70.2%
94.3%
24.1 pts worse
81.7%
11.5 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 10.6%
9.3%
1.3 pts worse
12.0%
1.4 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.5%
1.5%
1 pts worse
1.6%
0.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 91.1%
94.7%
3.6 pts worse
79.7%
11.4 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 28.4%
26.2%
2.2 pts worse
23.9%
4.5 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-08-21 · Fire 2025-08-21

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 2 Health 2023-11-09 · Fire 2023-11-09

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (1 deficiency)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-12-02 · Fire 2021-12-02

19 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (8 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-09

E7 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

Corrected 2023-12-04

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-09

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-12-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-09

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2023-12-04

Inspection history

Recent health citations

G · Actual harm 2025-08-21

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2025-09-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-21

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-09-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-21

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-09-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-21

F919 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Corrected 2025-09-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-16

F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-08-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-16

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-08-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-17

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2024-08-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-17

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2024-08-17

K · Immediate jeopardy 2023-08-18

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2023-09-21

K · Immediate jeopardy 2023-08-18

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-09-21

K · Immediate jeopardy 2023-08-18

F835 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Corrected 2023-09-21

J · Immediate jeopardy 2023-08-18

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-09-21

J · Immediate jeopardy 2023-08-18

F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-09-21

J · Immediate jeopardy 2023-08-18

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2023-09-21

G · Actual harm 2023-08-18

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2023-09-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-18

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2023-10-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-18

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-10-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-02

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2022-01-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-02

F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Corrected 2022-01-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-02

F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected 2022-01-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-02

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2022-01-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-02

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2022-01-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-02

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2022-01-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-02

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2022-01-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-02

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2022-01-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-02

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2022-01-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-02

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-01-03

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$83,493 2023-08-18

Fine

Fine · fine $83,493

Fine

$0 2023-08-18

Payment Denial

Payment Denial · denial start 2023-11-02 · 32 days

32 day denial

Ownership

Preston, Forrest

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

100% 188 facilities 1976-01-06
Chaudhry, Azhar

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-01-01
Cross, Cindy

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 181 facilities 1994-04-21
Fletcher, Todd

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 141 facilities 2021-05-01
Fletcher, Todd

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 141 facilities 2021-05-01
Fletcher, Todd

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 141 facilities 2020-11-02
Gonzalez, Francisco

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2018-11-12
Henry, Terry

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 140 facilities 1999-08-16
Lay, Lisa

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 141 facilities 2017-04-24
Lay, Lisa

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 141 facilities 2017-04-24
Lay, Lisa

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 141 facilities 2018-02-09
Life Care Centers Of America, Inc.

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 194 facilities 1976-06-15
Moorman, Teresita

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2005-05-01
Preston, Aaron

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 14 facilities 2018-11-01
Preston, Aubrey

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 135 facilities 2024-11-27
Preston, Forrest

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 188 facilities 1976-06-15
Preston, Forrest

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 188 facilities 1976-01-06
Preston, Forrest

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 188 facilities 1976-01-06
Swanker, Richard

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 143 facilities 2022-01-01
Swanker, Richard

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 143 facilities 2022-01-01
Swanker, Richard

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 143 facilities 2011-04-01
Thurmond, Joan

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 191 facilities 2000-09-22
Ziegler, James

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 140 facilities 2001-09-18
Ziegler, James

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 140 facilities 2001-09-18
Ziegler, James

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 140 facilities 1999-08-16

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