Life Care Center of Estero

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Inspection history (10)

Records from December 2021 to January 2026.

• January 29, 2026

  Tag F0812

  Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 28, 2026.

• July 9, 2024

  Tag F0626

  Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 9, 2024.

• July 9, 2024

  Tag 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.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 9, 2024.

• July 9, 2024

  Tag F0925

  Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

  Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 9, 2024.

• October 19, 2023

  Tag 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.

  Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 19, 2023.

• October 19, 2023

  Tag 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.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 19, 2023.

• October 19, 2023

  Tag 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.

  Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 19, 2023.

• October 19, 2023

  Tag F0657

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

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 19, 2023.

• October 19, 2023

  Tag F0806

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

  Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 19, 2023.

• December 9, 2021

  Tag 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.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 9, 2022.

Penalties (2)

Total fines: $8,034

• July 9, 2024 · Fine

  CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,017 against this nursing home on July 9, 2024.

• July 9, 2024 · Fine

  CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,017 against this nursing home on July 9, 2024.

Staffing

3.92 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.84 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

For profit