Total health inspections
4
Florida average 4.3
Last Health inspection on May 2025
Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
LifePath Hospice Sun City Center Hospice House
Nursing Home & Hospice Care · HIllsborough County, FL
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
LifePath Hospice Sun City Center Hospice House
Nursing Home & Hospice Care · HIllsborough County, FL
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
LifePath Hospice Sun City Center Hospice House accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.
Overview of Lifepath Hospice Sun City Center Hospice House
Tucked away in a serene area in Ruskin, FL, Lifepath Hospice Sun City Center Hospice House provides a healing and relaxing environment for residents needing hospice care. Residents and their families can rest assured knowing that a professional care team is always available to help their loved ones manage their pain and symptoms in a cozy, home-like environment. Their team also collaborates closely with residents’ families, supporters, and healthcare providers to ensure a seamless delivery of care and complete transparency.
As end-of-life can be challenging for residents’ emotional well-being, the community also provides an array of services dedicated to supporting their residents’ holistic well-being, including emotional and spiritual care. They also feature a team of compassionate volunteers who can help residents with an array of things, such as recording life stories or providing relief to stressed caregivers for further comfort. Here at Lifepath Hospice Sun City Center Hospice House, they make end-of-life a comfortable journey for both residents and their loved ones.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 89th out of 252 homes in Florida. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 89th out of 252 homes in Florida. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 8m per day
Rank #89 / 252Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 89th out of 252 homes in Florida. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Florida average, with a ranking across 252 Florida SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Florida avg
-7%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 23m per day |
Types of Care at LifePath Hospice Sun City Center Hospice House
Hospice Care
Capacity and availability
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
93.1%
Rank #60 / 255Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 60th out of 255 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Florida average, with its Statewide rank out of 255. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
86 days
Occupancy rate
93.1%
Rank #60 / 255Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 60th out of 255 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Florida average, with its Statewide rank out of 255. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
86 days
Walk Score: 39 / 100 Rank #742 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 742nd out of 1486 homes in Florida. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community
Accept Medicaid
Accept Medicare
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Doctor on Staff
24-Hour Staffing
Routine Hospice Care
Continuous Care
Inpatient Care
24 Patient Suites
Kitchenette
Quality Clinical Care
Specific ProgramsEmotional and Spiritual Care, Grief Services, Pediatric Programs, Veterans Support Services, Pet Peace of Mind
Operating HoursCare is provided 24 hours. Administrative office: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday Closed.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
18
Rank #129 / 251Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 129th out of 251 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Florida State average, with a ranking across all 251 FL SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Florida average 19.7
Citations per inspection
4.5
Rank #140 / 251Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 140th out of 251 homes in Florida. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Florida mean across 251 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Florida average 4.48
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
17 of 18 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 18 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)
Critical Health citations
0
100% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.8
Serious Health citations
3
Rank #49 / 56Serious citations (G–I) — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 49th out of 56 homes in Florida. Shows G–I scope serious health citations for this facility versus other Florida SNFs. Lower counts rank better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
650% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.4
Citations history (last 5 years)
Abuse/Neglect serious citation
May 06, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect serious citation
Sep 10, 2024
Corrected
Administration moderate citation
Sep 10, 2024
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Sep 10, 2024
Corrected
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Total staff
198
Employees
161
Contractors
37
Staff to resident ratio
1.57:1
7% better than Florida average
Avg staff/day
75
Average shift
7.3 hours
8% worse than Florida average
Total staff hours (quarter)
50,321
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
15
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.2 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.2 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
30
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.8 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.8 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
76
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
5.2%
2,634 contractor hours this quarter
Speech Language Pathologist: 8
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 6
Physical Therapy Assistant: 6
Physical Therapy Aide: 6
Qualified Social Worker: 4
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Medical Director: 1
Dietitian: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 76 | 0 | 76 | 25,187 | 92 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 30 | 0 | 30 | 9,991 | 92 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 15 | 0 | 15 | 4,096 | 92 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 6 | 8 | 14 | 1,765 | 69 | 75% | 6.8 |
| Dietitian | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1,718 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,510 | 73 | 79% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 2 | 6 | 8 | 1,089 | 71 | 77% | 6.8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 920 | 70 | 76% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 5 | 4 | 9 | 851 | 80 | 87% | 5.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 6 | 8 | 659 | 56 | 61% | 6.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 4 | 4 | 8 | 603 | 67 | 73% | 6.6 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 8 | 0 | 8 | 585 | 57 | 62% | 7.2 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 64% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 456 | 57 | 62% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 1 | 2 | 309 | 39 | 42% | 7.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 6 | 6 | 64 | 51 | 55% | 1.1 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 48 | 24 | 26% | 2 |
76 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
30 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
15 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
14 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
75%
5 Dietitian
% of Days
100%
4 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
79%
8 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
77%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
76%
9 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
87%
8 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
61%
8 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
73%
8 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
62%
1 Administrator
% of Days
64%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
62%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
42%
6 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
55%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
26%
Penalties and fines
Includes penalties issued in 2024-2025
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$86K Rank #228 / 257Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 228th out of 257 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Florida average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 257 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
19% higher than Florida averageFlorida average: $72K
Number of fines
4
52% more fines than Florida averageFlorida average: 2.6
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.1
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$86K
Florida average
$72K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
4 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 6, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 6, 2025
$69K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 10, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 10, 2024
$4K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 10, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 10, 2024
$5K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 10, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 10, 2024
$8K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
15.1
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
15.1
104% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 7.4
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
31.0
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
31.0
150% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 12.4
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
20.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
20.2%
93% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 10.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
46.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
46.7%
260% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 12.9%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
26.2%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
26.2%
94% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 13.5%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.5%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.5%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 2.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.8%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.8%
10% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 5.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.0%
9% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.9%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.4%
77% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 6.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 3.3%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
8.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
8.7%
9% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 8.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 97.7%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.8%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.8%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 99.2%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.9%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.9%
6% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 94.0%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.3%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.3%
78% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.8%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 94.7%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
45% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
49% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Medicaid
6% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
3 years
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
126
Medicare
29
23% of residents
Medicaid
59
46.8% of residents
Private pay or other
38
30.2% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for LifePath Hospice Sun City Center Hospice House based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
93.1%
↑ 1.1pp vs 2022
Net Income
$885.1K
↑ ~$990.6K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$7.6M
↑ ~$107.2K vs 2022
Profit Margin
3.8%
↑ 4.3pp vs 2022
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$23.8M
Profit
$885.1K
Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$23.8M Rank #80 / 256Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 80th out of 256 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Florida SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Profit
$885.1K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #140 / 256Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 140th out of 256 homes in Florida. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Florida average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$7.6M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #140 / 256Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 140th out of 256 homes in Florida. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Florida average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$15.4M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$22.9M
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Housekeeping Services
Health Programs
Who this home usually serves
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TYPE OF STAY
Franklin Guerrero serves as the Executive Director & Chief Development Officer at LifePath Hospice Sun City Center Hospice House. In this leadership role, he oversees the development and operational aspects of the community, ensuring high-quality care and support for residents and families.
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Frequently Asked Questions about LifePath Hospice Sun City Center Hospice House
What neighborhood is LifePath Hospice Sun City Center Hospice House in?
LifePath Hospice Sun City Center Hospice House is in the Greater Sun Center neighborhood of Ruskin.
Is LifePath Hospice Sun City Center Hospice House in a walkable area?
LifePath Hospice Sun City Center Hospice House has a walk score of 39. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the address of LifePath Hospice Sun City Center Hospice House?
LifePath Hospice Sun City Center Hospice House is located at 3723 Upper Creek Dr, Ruskin, FL 33573.
What is the phone number of LifePath Hospice Sun City Center Hospice House?
(813) 877-2200 will put you in contact with the team at LifePath Hospice Sun City Center Hospice House.
Is LifePath Hospice Sun City Center Hospice House Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — LifePath Hospice Sun City Center Hospice House is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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