Federal inspection record · CMS data as of October 1, 2026
Live Oak Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
1620 Helvenston St Se, Live Oak, FL · (386) 362-7860
- Certified beds
- 180
- Residents per day
- 167
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Chain
- Excelsior Care Group
- Medicare / Medicaid
- Medicare + Medicaid
- Certified since
- August 2, 1988
1
How this home got 2 stars
The overall rating isn't an average. CMS starts from the inspection rating and nudges it at most two steps. Here is the arithmetic for this home, using CMS's own rules.
-
Health inspections
★★★★★starting point
Everything starts from what state inspectors found on site. This is a ranking against other homes in Florida.
-
Staffing
★★★★★no change
Only a 5-star staffing rating adds a star, and only a 1-star rating removes one. Ratings of 2 to 4 change nothing.
-
Quality measures
★★★★★no change
Same rule: 5 stars adds one, 1 star takes one away. These measures are mostly reported by the home itself.
-
Overall
★★★★★2 of 5
Matches the rating CMS publishes on Care Compare.
2
Where it sits among Florida homes
Live Oak Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center carries 55 inspection points. That is fewer than 35% of Florida's 691 rated homes.
Inspectors' citations earn points by how serious and how widespread they were (the grid below). CMS then ranks every home in Florida: the 10% with the fewest points get 5 stars, the 20% with the most get 1 star, and the middle 70% split evenly into 2, 3 and 4.
- 5★ 0–8 pts
- 4★ 8–25 pts
- 3★ 25–46 pts
- 2★ 46–85 pts
- 1★ over 85 pts
Bars show every rated home in Florida by its weighted inspection score. CMS recalibrates the cut points monthly but holds a home's rating until its own score changes, so a home can sit just outside today's band.
3
What inspectors found
34 health citations on record since 2023. Each one gets a letter: the row says how badly residents were affected, the column how many.
Immediate jeopardyResidents at risk of serious injury or death
Actual harmA resident was hurt
Potential for harmNo one was hurt, but could have been
Minimal harmPaperwork-level problems
Read the rows, not the total. Most citations nationwide are a D: one problem, nobody hurt. Rows G–I mean a resident was harmed; J–L mean inspectors found residents in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Small numbers in each cell are the inspection points CMS assigns per citation. Those points are what the state curve above ranks.
No citation on record at the harm or immediate-jeopardy level.
Everything else, by area of care
Quality of Life and Care12D
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- D
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
- D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- D
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- D
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- D
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning6E
- D
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
- D
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
- E
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- D
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- D
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Infection Control4D
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Rights4E
- D
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- D
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- E
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.
- D
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Pharmacy Service4E
- E
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
- E
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- E
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
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.
Nutrition and Dietary3E
- E
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- D
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- E
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nursing and Physician Services1F
- F
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Inspection history
2026-06-25
9 health deficiencies · 2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
2025-02-07
17 health deficiencies · 2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
2023-10-12
8 health deficiencies · 10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
4
Nursing time per resident, per day
Each resident here gets about 3 h 21 min of nursing staff time a day, 13 min of it from a registered nurse.
This home
3 h 21 min
Florida average
3 h 51 min
U.S. average
3 h 54 min
- Registered nurse
- Licensed practical nurse
- Nurse aide
Turnover: 53% of nursing staff and 62% of registered nurses left in the past year.
Reported hours from payroll data the home submits to CMS, divided by its daily resident count. Not adjusted for how sick residents are.
5
Resident outcomes
Quality measures compared with state and national averages. Most come from assessments the home itself reports.
| Measure | This home | State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days0.1 pts worse | 2.1 | 2.0 | 1.8 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days0.4 pts worse | 1.5 | 1.1 | 1.7 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine1.6 pts better | 100.0% | 98.4% | 93.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine0.6 pts better | 100.0% | 99.4% | 95.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury0.1 pts worse | 2.6% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms0.6 pts worse | 6.0% | 5.4% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight1.3 pts worse | 6.8% | 5.5% | 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication5.1 pts better | 8.8% | 13.9% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication12.6 pts worse | 21.3% | 8.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrainedAbout the same | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened3.7 pts better | 4.7% | 8.4% | 12.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased1.9 pts better | 6.4% | 8.3% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.3 pts better | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection0.6 pts better | 0.0% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence5 pts better | 4.5% | 9.5% | 18.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers1.4 pts worse | 5.8% | 4.4% | 4.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine5 pts worse | 90.6% | 95.6% | 82.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit6.2 pts worse | 15.1% | 8.9% | 11.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medicationAbout the same | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccineAbout the same | 96.3% | 96.3% | 80.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission0.8 pts worse | 26.6% | 25.8% | 23.4% |
·
Who owns and runs it
10 owners and managers reported to CMS. The last column counts how many nursing homes each one is tied to.
Show ownership list
| Name | Role | Share | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suwannee Operating Holdings LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization | 100% | 1 facilities |
| Bdcc Consutking Group LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 5 facilities |
| Fdz Consulting LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 9 facilities |
| Jz Consulting LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 5 facilities |
| Powers, Brian | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 5 facilities |
| Rubenstein, David | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 53 facilities |
| Rubiweb Florida Services Group Usa LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 5 facilities |
| Weber, Aron | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 5 facilities |
| Zahler, Jacob | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 22 facilities |
| Zahler, Jacob | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 22 facilities |
·
Fire safety
14 life-safety citations (sprinklers, exits, alarms). These don't count toward the star rating.
Miscellaneous3F
- F
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- E
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Egress3E
- E
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- E
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.
- E
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Smoke3E
- E
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- E
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems2E
- D
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
- E
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Construction2E
- E
Meet other general requirements.
- D
Use approved construction type or materials.
Services1F
- F
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
·
Other homes nearby
-
Surrey Place Nursing Center
Live Oak, FL · Benjamin Landa
★★★★★- Worst citation, 3 yrs
- E
- Nursing / resident / day
- 3 h 37 min
- Fines
- $0
-
Suwannee Valley Nursing Center
Jasper, FL · Simcha Hyman & Naftali Zanziper
★★★★★- Worst citation, 3 yrs
- E
- Nursing / resident / day
- 3 h 29 min
- Fines
- $0
-
Good Samaritan Center
Live Oak, FL
★★★★★- Worst citation, 3 yrs
- E
- Nursing / resident / day
- 4 h 54 min
- Fines
- $0