Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

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Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

350 S John Young Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32805 View Map
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Overview of Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Seniors have the chance to live in elegance at the Guardian Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center while they cherish their golden years. The facility offers subacute nursing care, with nurses available to support residents until they regain their strength. Disease management, enteral feeding, wound care, IV therapies, tracheotomy, congestive heart failure, and more are just some of the services offered to help residents recover. With a spacious layout and a lot of beautifully curated common areas, the 99-bed facility is the perfect place for seniors to call home. The private bathroom and shower, along with amenities like WiFi, cable TV, and telephones, make the living space even more entertaining.

 
The facility now caters to a diverse group of individuals who seek comfort, care, and compassion in their later years. Guardian Care also contracts with hospice agencies to provide palliative care for those in need. The staff members work in perfect harmony, always putting the patient’s needs first, which makes the facility a great choice for those looking for a secure and supportive atmosphere as they age.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Florida average: 3.2/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Florida average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Florida average: 3.4/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
Florida average: 4.1/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 55m per day

This home provides 3% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

Florida average: 4h 2m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 40m per day 44m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 29m per day 47m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 19m per day 2h 20m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 3h 22m per day 3h 31m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 3m per day 5m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 39m per day 32m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 99

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Florida average
Occupancy rate 93.1%
Residents per day (avg) 94
Occupancy rate
93.1%
Residents per day (avg)
94

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

45% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

44% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Medicaid

10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 5 - 6 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$11.2M
Operating deficit
-$450.0K
Voluntary non-profit home Other
Home revenue
$11,174,883.00
Operating deficit
$-449,974.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.3M
47.8% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.3M
Total costs $11.6M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 39 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Memory Care, Dietary Services, Hospice Care, Residential Care, Special Needs Care, Exercise Care, Health Care, Home Care
Operating Hours
9:00am to 5:00Pm

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Residents are served three well-balanced, nutritious meals with many menu options and the availability of snacks.
Meals Included
Yes
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SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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Address 2.1 miles from city center — 2.33 miles to nearest hospital (Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies)

Address 350 S John Young Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32805

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

130
Total Staff
113
Employees
17
Contractors
33,379
Total Hours (Quarter)
46
Avg Staff/Day
8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse168.9 No
Licensed Practical Nurse298.5 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant588.2 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
106 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
15 staff
4.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Dietary Services
2 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
1.3%
of total hours from contractors
449 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Licensed Practical Nurse: 14 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant5805819,76991100%8.2
Registered Nurse160164,92491100%8.9
Licensed Practical Nurse1514293,08091100%8.5
RN Director of Nursing3037768492%7.3
Qualified Social Worker3037416774%7.1
Other Dietary Services Staff20272891100%7.9
Physical Therapy Assistant6065688290%3.9
Speech Language Pathologist2025526571%4.7
Administrator1015046369%8
Nurse Practitioner1014806066%8
Mental Health Service Worker1014565763%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician3034316571%6.3
Occupational Therapy Aide0111061415%7.6
Medical Director0111041314%8
Respiratory Therapist101691820%3.9
Occupational Therapy Assistant011611314%4.7
Physical Therapy Aide10131910%3.5

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Florida average 4.3


Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total health citations 19
Citations per inspection
6.33

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

17 of 19 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 19 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 1
25% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 0.8


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Florida average

Florida average: 0.4

1 critical citation More info Florida average: 0.8

0 serious citations More info Florida average: 0.4

18 moderate citations More info Florida average: 18.4

0 minor citations More info Florida average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Administration moderate citation Mar 12, 2025
Corrected

Administration moderate citation Mar 12, 2025
Corrected

Administration moderate citation Mar 12, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Mar 12, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
93 Total Residents
Medicare 7 (7.5%)
Medicaid 49 (52.7%)
Private Pay/Other 37 (39.8%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Member Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 11.1
50% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 7.4

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 19.6
58% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 21.2%
102% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 10.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 24.2%
87% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 12.9%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 13.4%
In line with Florida average

Florida average: 13.5%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.8%
31% better than Florida average

Florida average: 2.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.3%
20% better than Florida average

Florida average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.3%
64% better than Florida average

Florida average: 0.9%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.0%
33% better than Florida average

Florida average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.0%
71% better than Florida average

Florida average: 3.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 13.5%
68% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 8.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.6%
In line with Florida average

Florida average: 97.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 86.1%
13% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 99.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.90
10% better than Florida average

Florida average: 2.10

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.44
63% better than Florida average

Florida average: 1.18

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.9%
In line with Florida average

Florida average: 94.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.6%
60% better than Florida average

Florida average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
6% better than Florida average

Florida average: 94.7%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 23.0%
12% better than Florida average

Florida average: 26.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 2.4%
74% better than Florida average

Florida average: 9.3%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Florida average

Florida average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 75.0%
40% better than Florida average

Florida average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 47.6%
6% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 50.6%

Penalties and fines

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 $16K
78% lower than Florida average

Florida average: $72K

Number of fines 1
62% fewer fines than Florida average

Florida average: 2.6

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Florida average

Florida average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $16K
Florida average $72K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jul 29, 2023
$16K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled, Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High demand; waitlists common.

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$2,000/month (varies).

$5,000 (individual).

Limited funding; regional variation.

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.

~$2,829/month (individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds).

~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+, Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled, Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.

~$1,004/month (individual, including SSI).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Florida SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Florida resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; ~1,000 slots/year.

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