01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-01-29 | 1 | 2026-01-29 | 5 |
| Cycle 2 | 2023-10-19 | 5 | 2023-10-19 | 2 |
| Cycle 3 | 2021-12-09 | 4 | 2021-12-09 | 2 |
CMS CCN 1060572026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Life Care Center Of Estero
3850 Williams Road · Estero, FL 33928 · Lee County
Certified beds155CMS provider file
Recent citation rows19current CMS citation release
Penalty rows2current 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.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
19 rows in the current release
0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 1 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2026-01-29 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-282026-01-29 · FIREK0324Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-092026-01-29 · FIREK0345Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-092026-01-29 · FIREK0908Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-092026-01-29 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-092026-01-29 · FIREK0920Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-092024-07-09 · HEALTHF0622Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-09 · complaint2024-07-09 · HEALTHF0626Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-09 · complaint2024-07-09 · HEALTHF0925Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-09 · complaint2023-10-19 · HEALTHF0657Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-192023-10-19 · HEALTHF0690Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-192023-10-19 · HEALTHF0700Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-192023-10-19 · HEALTHF0803Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-192023-10-19 · HEALTHF0806Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-192023-10-19 · FIREK0325Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-192023-10-19 · FIREK0902Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of medical gas and medical vacuum systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-192021-12-09 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-01-092021-12-09 · FIREK0324Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-01-092021-12-09 · FIREK0929Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-01-0903 / 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.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-09 | Fine | $4,017 | 0 |
| 2024-07-09 | Fine | $4,017 | 0 |
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY II, INCOrganization · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/24/2002
- PRESTON, FORRESTIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/24/2002
- BREULER, JAMESIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/07/2003
- HAND, CHERYLIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/31/2009
- PRESTON, AARONIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2018
- CROSS, CINDYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/30/2002
- HENRY, TERRYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/16/1999
- LAY, LISAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/09/2018
- SWANKER, RICHARDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2011
- THURMOND, JOANIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/30/2002
- DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY II, INCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/10/2010
- LEE COUNTY MEDICAL INVESTORSOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 09/26/2003
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.Organization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/30/2002
- BIANCA, VINCENTIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/19/2019
- BREULER, JAMESIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/07/2003
- FLETCHER, TODDIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/13/2024
- HAND, CHERYLIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/31/2009
- PRESTON, AARONIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2018
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 hours3.84per resident day
RN hours1.10per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.46per resident day
Staff turnover20.0%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the Florida ledger →Other published facilities nearby
No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.