B

LIFE CARE CENTER OF ESTERO

3850 WILLIAMS ROAD, ESTERO, FL 33928
Score: 80 / 100

With a score of 80/100 and a B grade, Life Care Center Of Estero is a well-regarded option in Estero, Florida. The facility performs above average in most CMS categories, placing it in the 78th percentile statewide.

Staffing at Life Care Center Of Estero is near the national average, with 3.83 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 13 deficiencies at Life Care Center Of Estero. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

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

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.83 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.97 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.54 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.32 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.46 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.66 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

13
Total Deficiencies
Jul 8, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 13 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0925 Severity E
    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
    Jul 8, 2024 · Environmental Deficiencies
  • Tag 0622 Severity D
    Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is tr
    Jul 8, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0626 Severity D
    Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
    Jul 8, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0690 Severity E
    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent
    Oct 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0803 Severity E
    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the nee
    Oct 18, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary 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 3.9% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.5% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 10.4% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.2% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 5.9% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 6.4% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 8.7% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $8,034

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 80 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
155
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Oct 18, 2023
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5