New Port Richey, FL

Life Care Center Of New Port Richey

3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 11 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

7400 Trouble Creek Road, New Port Richey, FL

(727) 375-2999

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Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 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

113

Certified beds

Average residents

109

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Life Care Centers Of America

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2003-02-11

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

194 facilities

Chain averages 4 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 5 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.73

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.73 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.94

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.79 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.28

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.34 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.95

All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.67

RN + LPN hours · state 1.52 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.62

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.51 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.64

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.53 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.10

Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.73

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.97

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.36

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

25%

Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

31%

Annual nurse turnover · state 42% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

7,966

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

28.25

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9849

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

0

Baseline 24.78% · Performance 24.90% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

4.33

Baseline 9.85% · Performance 7.50% · Measure score 4.33 · Achievement 1.11 · Improvement 4.33

Total nurse turnover

5.54

Baseline 61.11% · Performance 41.03% · Measure score 5.54 · Achievement 5.54 · Improvement 5.04

Adjusted total nurse staffing

1.42

Baseline 3.66 hours · Performance 3.48 hours · Measure score 1.42 · Achievement 1.42 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 9.39%
10.72%
1.3 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 341 · Observed rate 8.5% · Lower 95% interval 7.15%
Discharge to community 52.32%
50.57%
1.8 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 370 · Observed rate 46.49% · Lower 95% interval 48.2%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 0.96
1.02
0.1 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up 100%
95.27%
4.7 pts better
Numerator 285 · Denominator 285
Falls with major injury 0.7%
0.77%
0.1 pts better
Numerator 2 · Denominator 285
Discharge self-care score 81.32%
53.69%
27.6 pts better
Numerator 148 · Denominator 182
Discharge mobility score 69.78%
50.94%
18.8 pts better
Numerator 127 · Denominator 182
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 1.75%
2.29%
0.5 pts better
Numerator 5 · Denominator 285 · Adjusted rate 1.9%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 7.5%
7.12%
0.4 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 222 · Observed rate 7.66% · Lower 95% interval 5.07%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 2.2%
8.2%
6 pts worse
Numerator 4 · Denominator 182
Staff flu vaccination coverage 25.67%
42%
16.3 pts worse
Numerator 67 · Denominator 261
Discharge function score 86.81%
56.45%
30.4 pts better
Numerator 158 · Denominator 182
Transfer of health information to provider 56.6%
95.95%
39.4 pts worse
Numerator 60 · Denominator 106
Transfer of health information to patient 97.62%
96.28%
1.3 pts better
Numerator 123 · Denominator 126
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 17.12%
25.2%
8.1 pts worse
Numerator 25 · Denominator 146

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.9
2.1
1.2 pts better
1.9
1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.9 · Observed 1.3 · Expected 2.8 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.6
1.2
0.6 pts better
1.8
1.2 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.6 · Observed 0.7 · Expected 2.0 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
97.8%
2.2 pts better
93.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0%
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 · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.1%
2.6%
0.5 pts worse
3.3%
0.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.2% · Q2 3.7% · Q3 3.8% · Q4 3.8% · 4Q avg 3.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.1%
3.7%
2.6 pts better
11.4%
10.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.9% · Q4 1.6% · 4Q avg 1.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 11.1%
5.9%
5.2 pts worse
5.4%
5.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.7% · Q2 11.1% · Q3 11.1% · Q4 8.6% · 4Q avg 11.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 11.9%
15.7%
3.8 pts better
19.6%
7.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.5% · Q2 9.3% · Q3 12.5% · Q4 15.3% · 4Q avg 11.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 2.4%
9.8%
7.4 pts better
16.7%
14.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.8% · Q2 3.2% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.6% · 4Q avg 2.4% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 5.5%
11.7%
6.2 pts better
16.3%
10.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.0% · Q2 3.1% · Q3 5.8% · Q4 9.6% · 4Q avg 5.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 4.4%
9.8%
5.4 pts better
14.9%
10.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.7% · Q2 5.8% · Q3 4.5% · Q4 1.5% · 4Q avg 4.4% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 12.6%
12.5%
0.1 pts worse
19.8%
7.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.2% · Q2 11.9% · Q3 7.8% · Q4 13.1% · 4Q avg 12.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 6.7%
5.1%
1.6 pts worse
5.1%
1.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.3% · Q2 7.8% · Q3 5.0% · Q4 7.0% · 4Q avg 6.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.9%
94.3%
5.6 pts better
81.7%
18.2 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 99.6% · 4Q avg 99.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 7.4%
9.3%
1.9 pts better
12.0%
4.6 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 7.4% · Observed 7.3% · Expected 11.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.3%
1.5%
1.2 pts better
1.6%
1.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.6% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.6% · 4Q avg 0.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 99.6%
94.7%
4.9 pts better
79.7%
19.9 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 99.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 31.7%
26.2%
5.5 pts worse
23.9%
7.8 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 31.7% · Observed 29.8% · Expected 22.4% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-03-05 · Fire 2025-03-05

11 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-04-19 · Fire 2023-04-19

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-07-15 · Fire 2021-07-15

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

C · Minimal harm 2025-03-05

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2025-04-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-19

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2023-05-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-19

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2023-05-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-15

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2021-08-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-15

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2021-07-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-15

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2021-08-10

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-05

F565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Corrected 2025-04-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-05

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2025-04-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-05

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 2025-04-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-05

F637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Corrected 2025-04-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-05

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-04-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-05

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2025-04-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-05

F676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Corrected 2025-04-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-05

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-04-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-05

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2025-04-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-05

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-04-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-05

F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Corrected 2025-04-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-21

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2024-03-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-21

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 2024-03-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-19

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected 2023-05-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-19

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2023-05-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-19

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-05-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-19

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2023-05-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-19

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2023-05-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-19

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2023-05-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-15

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 2021-08-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-15

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2021-08-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-15

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2021-10-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-15

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2021-10-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-15

F867 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2021-10-01

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Preston, Forrest

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

99% 188 facilities 2002-08-27
Blank, Wendy

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-09-26
Cross, Cindy

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 181 facilities 2002-10-29
Developers Investment Company Ii, Inc

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 15 facilities 2002-08-27
Edmister, Lee

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-07-21
Fletcher, Todd

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 141 facilities 2024-12-13
Fortner, Florenda

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2020-03-01
Henry, Terry

Corporate Officer · Individual

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

Corporate Officer · Individual

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

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 194 facilities 2002-10-29
New Port Richey Medical Investors, LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2003-01-29
Preston, Aaron

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

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

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 135 facilities 2024-12-13
Swanker, Richard

Corporate Officer · Individual

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

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 191 facilities 2002-10-29
Ziegler, James

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 140 facilities 2024-12-13

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