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LIFE CARE CENTER OF ALTAMONTE SPRINGS

989 ORIENTA AVE, ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL 32701
Score: 39 / 100

With a score of 39/100, Life Care Center Of Altamonte Springs ranks in the bottom tier of Florida nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing at Life Care Center Of Altamonte Springs is near the national average, with 3.89 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 27 deficiencies at Life Care Center Of Altamonte Springs, including 6 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.89 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.64 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.85 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.41 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.46 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.38 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

27
Total Deficiencies
Aug 20, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 21 Moderate 🔴 6 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0697 Severity G
    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    Aug 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0610 Severity D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    Aug 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0842 Severity D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    Aug 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0919 Severity D
    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
    Aug 20, 2025 · Environmental Deficiencies
  • Tag 0585 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt e
    Jul 15, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.6% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 1.3% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 8.8% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 2.3% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 7.4% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 12.9% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $83,493

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 39 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -8 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
228
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 20, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6