CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
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CMS CCN 1053652026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Life Care Center Of Altamonte Springs

989 Orienta Ave · Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 · Seminole County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★☆☆☆2/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds228CMS provider file
Recent citation rows31current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12025-08-2152025-08-210
Cycle 22023-11-0922023-11-093
Cycle 32021-12-02212021-12-020
02 / CITATION DETAIL

31 rows in the current release

8 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 6 carry J–L. 4 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-06-29 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-07-29 · complaint
2025-08-21 · HEALTHF0610Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-21
2025-08-21 · HEALTHF0697Severity G · isolated actual harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-21
2025-08-21 · HEALTHF0842Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-21
2025-08-21 · HEALTHF0919Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Environmental Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-21
2025-07-16 · HEALTHF0585Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-16 · complaint
2025-07-16 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-16 · complaint
2024-07-17 · HEALTHF0755Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-17 · complaint
2024-07-17 · HEALTHF0842Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-17 · complaint
2023-11-09 · FIREE0007Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-12-04
2023-11-09 · FIREK0222Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-12-04
2023-11-09 · FIREK0363Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-12-04
2023-08-18 · HEALTHF0600Severity K · pattern of immediate jeopardy

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-09-21 · complaint
2023-08-18 · HEALTHF0607Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-10-23 · complaint
2023-08-18 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-10-23 · complaint
2023-08-18 · HEALTHF0684Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-09-21 · complaint
2023-08-18 · HEALTHF0686Severity G · isolated actual harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-09-21 · complaint
2023-08-18 · HEALTHF0689Severity K · pattern of immediate jeopardy

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-09-21 · complaint
2023-08-18 · HEALTHF0726Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-09-21 · complaint
2023-08-18 · HEALTHF0835Severity K · pattern of immediate jeopardy

Administration Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-09-21 · complaint
2023-08-18 · HEALTHF0842Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-09-21 · complaint
2021-12-02 · HEALTHF0554Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-01-03
2021-12-02 · HEALTHF0561Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-01-03
2021-12-02 · HEALTHF0584Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-01-03
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • PRESTON, FORRESTIndividual · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/06/1976
  • GONZALEZ, FRANCISCOIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/12/2018
  • MOORMAN, TERESITAIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/01/2005
  • PRESTON, AARONIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2018
  • FLETCHER, TODDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/01/2021
  • LAY, LISAIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/24/2017
  • PRESTON, FORRESTIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/06/1976
  • SWANKER, RICHARDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2022
  • ZIEGLER, JAMESIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/18/2001
  • CROSS, CINDYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/21/1994
  • FLETCHER, TODDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/02/2020
  • HENRY, TERRYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/16/1999
  • LAY, LISAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/09/2018
  • PRESTON, FORRESTIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/06/1976
  • SWANKER, RICHARDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2011
  • THURMOND, JOANIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/22/2000
  • ZIEGLER, JAMESIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/16/1999
  • LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.Organization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/15/1976

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours4.04per resident day
RN hours0.68per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.59per resident day
Staff turnover33.6%CMS reported field
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