Nursing home · Lecanto, FL
Life Care Center of Citrus County
3325 W Jerwayne Ln, Lecanto, FL 34461 · (352) 746-4434
Life Care Center of Citrus County is a 120-bed for-profit nursing home in Lecanto, Florida (Citrus County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1994. On average it cares for 111 residents a day (about 92% of its certified beds). It is part of Life Care Centers of America, a group of 194 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars; the average in Florida is 3.3.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | Florida avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.79 | 3.86 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.38 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.39 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 38% | 42% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 56% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 1 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | February 12, 2026 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 5 below the state average of 7 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 0 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 0 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company. Legal business name: Citrus County Operations LLC. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Life Care Center of Citrus County?
CMS rates Life Care Center of Citrus County 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Life Care Center of Citrus County have?
120 certified beds, with an average of 111 residents a day.
Does Life Care Center of Citrus County accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Life Care Center of Citrus County?
(352) 746-4434. Address: 3325 W Jerwayne Ln, Lecanto, FL 34461.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).