Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home, Adult Day Care, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Orlando, FL
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Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home, Adult Day Care, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Orlando, FL
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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 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.
▼ 37.0% Below FL avg. ▼ 37.0% Below FL avg.FL average: 3.2Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info 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.
▼ 28.9% Below FL avg. ▼ 28.9% Below FL avg.FL average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info 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.
▼ 11.3% Below FL avg. ▼ 11.3% Below FL avg.FL average: 3.4Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info 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.
▼ 1.4% Below FL avg. ▼ 1.4% Below FL avg.FL average: 4.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours Info 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.

Hours per resident per day vs Florida averages

Rank #105 / 180Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 105th out of 180 homes we track in Florida for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Florida average, with a ranking across 180 Florida facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 105th out of 180 homes we track in Florida for nurse hours. 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.

3h 57m

At state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
40m
−9% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
39m
−16% State avg: 47m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
2h 37m
+12% State avg: 2h 20m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info 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 47m
+8% State avg: 3h 31m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
3m
−42% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
26m
−18% State avg: 32m per day · National avg: 29m per day

4 of 6 metrics below state avg

Capacity and availability

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy than the Florida average: 87.4%
Occupancy rate
75.8% Rank #108 / 121Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 108th out of 121 homes we track in Florida for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Florida average, with its Statewide rank out of 121. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Residents per day (avg)
91
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
191 days
Bed community size
120-bed community Rank #253 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 253rd out of 1,058 homes we track in Florida for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 39 / 100 Rank #744 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 744th out of 1,427 homes we track in Florida for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsDietary Services, Residential Care, Special Needs Care, Exercise Care, Health Care
Touring Hours9:00am to 5:00Pm

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Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 130
Employees 110
Contractors 20
Staff to resident ratio 1.40 : 1
5% fewer staff per resident than Florida average
Florida average ratio: 1.47 : 1 Florida average ratio: 1.47 : 1See full Florida ranking
Avg staff/day 45
Average shift 8.2 hours
0% compared with Florida average
Florida average: 7.9 hours Florida average shift: 7.9 hoursSee full Florida ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 33,743

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info 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 Info 21 total: 19 full-time employees and 2 contractors. 21
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.3 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 16 total: 9 full-time employees and 7 contractors. 16
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.1 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 67 total: 60 full-time employees and 7 contractors. 67
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.4 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

1.4%

461 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 7 Licensed Practical Nurse: 7 Registered Nurse: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 2 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant6076718,64292100%8.4
Registered Nurse192215,17292100%9.3
Licensed Practical Nurse97162,78492100%9.1
RN Director of Nursing4041,8379199%7.5
Qualified Social Worker2028056975%7.2
Other Dietary Services Staff2027768795%7.8
Speech Language Pathologist2026506874%5.5
Physical Therapy Assistant5055818188%4.2
Mental Health Service Worker1015046368%8
Respiratory Therapist1014615964%7.8
Nurse Practitioner1014485661%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician2024166065%6.5
Administrator1013844852%8
Occupational Therapy Aide0221061617%6.6
Medical Director011961213%8
Occupational Therapy Assistant011631415%4.5
Physical Therapy Aide1012067%3.3
67 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
21 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
16 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
4 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 99%

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 Rank #134 / 183Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 134th out of 183 homes we track in Florida for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Florida average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 183 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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
Above average Florida avg: 4.5 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
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
Above average Florida avg: 3.1 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
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%

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

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 93
Medicare
7
7.5% of residents
Medicaid
49
52.7% of residents
Private pay or other
37
39.8% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.

Nonprofit
Nonprofit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$10.6M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$463.6K
Nonprofit Nonprofit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$10.6M Rank #119 / 159Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 119th out of 159 homes we track in Florida. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Florida average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$463.6K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$13.6K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #127 / 159Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 127th out of 159 homes we track in Florida. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Florida average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$6.1M 56.9% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #73 / 159Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 73rd out of 159 homes we track in Florida. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Florida average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$5.0M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$11.1M

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.

New residents most often arrive under Medicare (45% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Admissions
115 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 45%
Private pay 44%
Medicaid 10%
Discharges
177 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 20%
Private pay 47%
Medicaid 32%

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Address 2.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Orlando's city center to Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the state average. See the benchmark below for the typical score in this state; higher is better. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Florida average is: 72.3% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Westminster Baldwin Park
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Orlando (Northeast Orlando)
24
Facility 24
FL AVG 88
Rank #858 / 1,058
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4.78
Facility 4.78
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #31 / 180
+80%+18%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 183
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15
Facility 15
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #68 / 179
5.0
Facility 5.0
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #117 / 179
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26
Facility 26
FL AVG 42
Rank #976 / 1,427
Presbyterian Retirement Communities, Inc
$4.7MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $4.7MFiscal year ending 03/2024
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #154 / 159
$3.5MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $3.5MFiscal year ending 03/2024
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #150 / 159
73.9%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility 73.9%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
FL AVG 72.3%
Rank #40 / 159
106118
Life Care Center of Orlando
NH
SNF
Orlando
132
Facility 132
FL AVG 88
Rank #203 / 1,058
53.2%
Facility 53.2%
FL AVG 87.4
Rank #116 / 121
-39%
4.21
Facility 4.21
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #69 / 180
-7%+4%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 183
-
22
Facility 22
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #113 / 179
7.3
Facility 7.3
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #158 / 179
-70-
38
Facility 38
FL AVG 42
Rank #765 / 1,427
Joseph Jicha
$4.6MFiscal year ending 05/2023
Facility $4.6MFiscal year ending 05/2023
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #155 / 159
$3.4MFiscal year ending 05/2023
Facility $3.4MFiscal year ending 05/2023
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #151 / 159
72.4%Fiscal year ending 05/2023
Facility 72.4%Fiscal year ending 05/2023
FL AVG 72.3%
Rank #41 / 159
105974
South Orange Health and Rehabilitation Center
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Orlando (Southeast Orlando)
115
Facility 115
FL AVG 88
Rank #339 / 1,058
90.6%
Facility 90.6%
FL AVG 87.4
Rank #72 / 121
+4%
4.76
Facility 4.76
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #31 / 180
-7%+18%
$14.4k
Facility $14.4k
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #132 / 183
-
15
Facility 15
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #68 / 179
3.0
Facility 3.0
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #39 / 179
-104-
60
Facility 60
FL AVG 42
Rank #351 / 1,427
Orlando Fl Holdco LLC$8.7M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.$4.7M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.54.5%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.105546
The Towers Orlando
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Orlando (Central Business District)
168
Facility 168
FL AVG 88
Rank #96 / 1,058
87.0%
Facility 87.0%
FL AVG 87.4
Rank #86 / 121
0%
4.32
Facility 4.32
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #60 / 180
+71%+7%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 183
-
11
Facility 11
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #42 / 179
2.8
Facility 2.8
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #34 / 179
-146-
96
Facility 96
FL AVG 42
Rank #11 / 1,427
Orlando Lutheran Towers, Inc
$15.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #56 / 159
$11.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #42 / 159
70%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 70%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG 72.3%
Rank #42 / 159
105731
Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
NH
ADC
MC
RC
SNF
Orlando (Southwest Orlando)
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 88
Rank #253 / 1,058
75.8%
Facility 75.8%
FL AVG 87.4
Rank #108 / 121
-13%
3.94
Facility 3.94
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #105 / 180
+34%-2%
$15.7k
Facility $15.7k
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #134 / 183
-
19
Facility 19
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #98 / 179
6.3
Facility 6.3
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #145 / 179
191-
39
Facility 39
FL AVG 42
Rank #744 / 1,427
Eloise Abrahams
$10.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $10.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #119 / 159
$6.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $6.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #127 / 159
56.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 56.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
FL AVG 72.3%
Rank #73 / 159
105797

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Florida

Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is located in Orlando, Florida.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Florida.

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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled
General 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

High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Case management

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
FL

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
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

Age 60+
General 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

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

Benefits
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

Age 55+
General 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

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

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

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

Benefits
Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

What neighborhood is Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in?

Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is in the Southwest Orlando neighborhood of Orlando.

Is Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in a walkable area?

Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 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 occupancy rate at Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?

Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center's occupancy is 93.1%.

Are pets allowed at Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?

No, Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has a no-pet policy.

Does Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is registered as a non-profit.

Are there photos of Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?

Yes — there are 6 photos of Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?

Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is located at 350 S John Young Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32805.

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