Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a Nursing Home in Florida
Guardian Care Nursing &… is a Nursing Home in Florida
Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a Nursing Home in Florida
Guardian Care Nursing &… is a Nursing Home in Florida
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
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
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.
Occupancy rate
93.1%
Residents per day (avg)
94
Occupancy rate
93.1%
Residents per day (avg)
94
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
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
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.3M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.3M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$11.6M
Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).Compare Nursing Homes around Orlando
Coastal Health and Rehabilitation Center
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Daytona Beach
120
No
A+
35
COASTAL CENTER OPERATIONS HOLDINGS LLC
89.9%
$12,055,192.00
$5,591,384.00
46.4%
110.50
4/5
4.0221
4/5
3/5
4/5
-
Life Care Center of Orlando
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Orlando
132
No
-
38
JICHA, JOSEPH
0.0%
$7,618,944.00
$2,870,120.00
37.7%
-
3/5
-
3/5
-
-
-
Delaney Park Health and Rehabilitation Center
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Orlando
89
No
-
66
MINES, MATTHEW
90.9%
$15,270,210.00
$4,831,761.00
31.6%
83.60
3/5
3.0184
2/5
3/5
5/5
1
Daytona Beach Health and Rehabilitation Center
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Daytona Beach
180
No
-
51
MATHES, LORETTA
78.3%
$16,050,568.00
$7,810,177.00
48.7%
143.00
2/5
4.9657
2/5
3/5
4/5
1
Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Orlando
99
No
-
39
ABRAHAMS, ELOISE
93.1%
$11,161,301.00
$5,343,831.00
47.9%
93.50
2/5
3.9093
2/5
2/5
4/5
1
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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 Nurse | 16 | 8.9 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 29 | 8.5 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 58 | 8.2 | 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 Assistant | 58 | 0 | 58 | 19,769 | 91 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 16 | 0 | 16 | 4,924 | 91 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 15 | 14 | 29 | 3,080 | 91 | 100% | 8.5 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 776 | 84 | 92% | 7.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 741 | 67 | 74% | 7.1 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 728 | 91 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 6 | 0 | 6 | 568 | 82 | 90% | 3.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 552 | 65 | 71% | 4.7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 66% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 456 | 57 | 63% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 431 | 65 | 71% | 6.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 106 | 14 | 15% | 7.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 104 | 13 | 14% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 69 | 18 | 20% | 3.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 61 | 13 | 14% | 4.7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 31 | 9 | 10% | 3.5 |
Health Inspection History
Source: CMS Health Citations (Feb 2022 – Mar 2025)
3
Inspections
19
Total Citations
1
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
6.33
Citations/Inspection
Mar 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
7
37% of total
Administration
3
16% of total
Infection Control
2
11% of total
Resident Rights
1
5% of total
Pharmacy Services
1
5% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections
17
Complaint Investigations
2
State Comparison (FL)
Citations
19
Florida average: 19.7
Critical Citations
1
Florida average: 0.8
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2025 | D | Administration | F0849 | Corrected |
| Mar 12, 2025 | F | Administration | F0851 | Corrected |
| Mar 12, 2025 | E | Administration | F0867 | Corrected |
| Mar 12, 2025 | D | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| Mar 12, 2025 | E | Infection Control | F0883 | Corrected |
| Mar 12, 2025 | E | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| Mar 12, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0689 | Corrected |
| Mar 12, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0698 | Corrected |
| Mar 12, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0699 | Corrected |
| Mar 12, 2025 | E | Care Planning | F0644 | Corrected |
| Mar 12, 2025 | D | Care Planning | F0645 | Corrected |
| Mar 12, 2025 | D | Resident Rights | F0550 | Corrected |
| Jul 29, 2023 | D | Pharmacy | F0759 | Corrected |
| Jul 29, 2023 | J | Quality of Care | F0689 | Corrected |
| Feb 17, 2022 | D | Quality of Care | F0692 | Corrected |
| Feb 17, 2022 | D | Quality of Care | F0693 | Corrected |
| Feb 17, 2022 | D | Quality of Care | F0695 | Corrected |
| Feb 17, 2022 | D | Care Planning | F0640 | Corrected |
| Feb 17, 2022 | D | Care Planning | F0641 | 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.
Active
Family Council
ⓘ
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality Measures
CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)
High-Risk Clinical Events
11.1
Score
50% worse than avg
Florida avg: 7.4
Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline
Functional Decline
19.6
Score
58% worse than avg
Florida avg: 12.4
Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
21.2%
Lost Too Much Weight
4.0%
Urinary Tract Infection
0.3%
Depressive Symptoms
1.0%
Falls with Major Injury
1.8%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
94.6%
Antipsychotic Use
13.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
24.2%
Influenza Vaccine
86.1%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
4.3%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
13.4%
Short-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).
Pneumococcal Vaccine
97.9%
Near average
Florida: 94.0%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
0.6%
60% better than avg
Florida: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
100.0%
6% better than avg
Florida: 94.7%
Penalties & 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
$16K
Florida avg: $72K
78% better than avg
Number of Fines
1
Florida avg: 2.6
Compared to Florida Average
Facility: $16K |
Florida Avg: $72K
Penalty History
Showing all 1 penalties (Jul 2023 - Jul 2023)
Jul 29, 2023
Civil Money Penalty
$16K
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
93.1%
↑ 0.2pp vs 2023
Net Income
-$449,974
↓ ~$436K vs 2023
Total Payroll
$6,116,576
↑ ~$132K vs 2023
Profit Margin
-4.0%
↓ 3.9pp vs 2023
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Long-Term Care Waiver
Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver
- General: Age 65+ or 21+ disabled, Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- FL Specifics: High demand; waitlists common.
- Services: In-home care (6-8 hours/day), assisted living, respite (240 hours/year), case management.
Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)
Florida CCE
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
- Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (varies).
- Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
- FL Specifics: Limited funding; regional variation.
- Services: Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week), adult day care (~$60/day), respite (up to 10 days/year).
Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)
Florida Home Care for the Elderly
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds).
- Asset Limits: ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.
- FL Specifics: Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.
- Services: Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month).
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Florida Medicaid PACE
- General: Age 55+, Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- FL Specifics: Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy.
Optional State Supplementation (OSS)
Florida Optional State Supplementation
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (individual, including SSI).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- FL Specifics: Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.
- Services: Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Florida SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)
Official government program page
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Florida resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- FL Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; ~1,000 slots/year.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver
Long-Term Care Waiver
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or 21+ disabled, Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL Specifics:High demand; waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (6-8 hours/day), assisted living, respite (240 hours/year), case management.
Florida CCE
Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
- Income Limits:~$2,000/month (varies).
- Asset Limits:$5,000 (individual).
- FL Specifics:Limited funding; regional variation.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week), adult day care (~$60/day), respite (up to 10 days/year).
Florida Home Care for the Elderly
Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds).
- Asset Limits:~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.
- FL Specifics:Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month).
Florida Medicaid PACE
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- FL Specifics:Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy.
Florida Optional State Supplementation
Optional State Supplementation (OSS)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,004/month (individual, including SSI).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- FL Specifics:Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities.
Florida SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Florida resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; income-focused.
- FL Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents; ~1,000 slots/year.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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