Total staff
180
Employees
176
Contractors
4
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Island Lake Center
Nursing Home · Longwood, 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.
Island Lake Center
Nursing Home · Longwood, 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.
Island Lake Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Island Lake Center in Longwood, FL, is a nursing home that offers rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Here, older adults are guaranteed the utmost comfort and safety, especially with a comfortable, home-like setting. With 24/7 nursing care, social services, and restaurant-style dining, residents receive high-quality services for their recovery and wellness. To meet residents’ unique needs and habits, personalized care plans are also provided.
Social events, light exercises, and recreational programs ensure residents can maintain their holistic well-being and encourage them to live actively. Residents can also relax and focus on their rehabilitation with an in-house therapy gym and spacious communal areas. Restaurants and shops are also available in the peaceful residential area of Longwood, providing residents with quick access to necessities and leisure. As one of the trusted options for senior living in Florida, this nursing home has high-quality services dedicated to older adults’ welfare.
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 214th 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 214th 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.
3h 30m per day
Rank #214 / 252Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 214th 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
-13%
| 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 5m per day |
Types of Care at Island Lake Center
Nursing Home
Capacity and availability
This home is often near full
Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.
Occupancy rate
95.9%
Rank #11 / 255Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 11th 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
76 days
Occupancy rate
95.9%
Rank #11 / 255Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 11th 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
76 days
Walk Score: 49 / 100 Rank #539 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 539th 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.
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Staff to resident ratio
1.65:1
12% better than Florida average
Avg staff/day
61
Average shift
7.6 hours
0% compared with Florida average
Total staff hours (quarter)
42,786
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
13
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 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.
7.9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
79
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.2 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.2 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
1%
408 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Aide: 2
Medical Director: 1
Qualified Social Worker: 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 | 79 | 0 | 79 | 21,520 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 30 | 0 | 30 | 10,346 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 0 | 13 | 2,247 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,433 | 86 | 93% | 5.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,230 | 69 | 75% | 7.8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1,139 | 74 | 80% | 6.7 |
| Dietitian | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,105 | 91 | 99% | 7.8 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 984 | 67 | 73% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 9 | 0 | 9 | 508 | 66 | 72% | 4.7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 440 | 55 | 60% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 10 | 0 | 10 | 426 | 73 | 79% | 4.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 416 | 52 | 57% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 1 | 3 | 301 | 55 | 60% | 5.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 120 | 25 | 27% | 4.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 66 | 66 | 72% | 1 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 2 | 2% | 8 |
79 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
30 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
13 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
8 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
93%
4 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
75%
9 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
80%
3 Dietitian
% of Days
99%
2 Administrator
% of Days
73%
9 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
72%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
66%
4 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
60%
10 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
79%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
57%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
60%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
27%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
72%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
2%
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
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.8
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.8
6% 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.
17.9
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
17.9
44% 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
9.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
9.5%
10% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 10.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
14.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
14.3%
10% 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
29.9%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
29.9%
121% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 13.5%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.7%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.7%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 2.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.6%
15% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 5.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.9%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
8.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
8.2%
37% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 6.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.9%
75% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 3.3%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
17.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
17.3%
116% 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
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
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
98.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.6%
5% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 94.0%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.5%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.5%
63% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.5%
5% better than 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
49% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
37% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
14% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
9 - 10 months
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
109
Medicare
16
14.7% of residents
Medicaid
63
57.8% of residents
Private pay or other
30
27.5% 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
Nurse Aide Training
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
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.
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 Island Lake Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
95.9%
↑ 4.2pp vs 2022
Net Income
$5.6M
↑ ~$3.4M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$7.4M
↓ ~$660.4K vs 2022
Profit Margin
36.8%
↑ 22.1pp vs 2022
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$15.2M
Profit
$5.6M
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$15.2M Rank #170 / 256Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 170th 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
$5.6M
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #148 / 256Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 148th 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.
$7.4M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #148 / 256Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 148th 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.
$3.5M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$10.9M
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Transportation Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Rehabilitative Support
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
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| Island Lake Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Longwood | 120 | 95.9% | +14% | 3.49 | -40% | -13% | $0 | 10 | 3.3 | - | 116 | 49 | Stephanie Norsen | $15.2M | $7.4M | 48.8% | 105643 | ||||
| Longwood Health and Rehabilitation Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Longwood | 120 | 91.8% | +9% | 4.63 | +8% | +15% | $78.8k | 35 | 5.0 | 6 | 109 | 49 | Longwood Operations Holdings LLC | $13.4M | $6.0M | 45.2% | 105377 | ||||
| Life Care Center of Altamonte Springs |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Altamonte Springs | 228 | 95.9% | +14% | 4.06 | -25% | +1% | $83.5k | 27 | 5.4 | 8 | 219 | 62 | Francisco Gonzalez | $33.3M | $15.2M | 45.7% | 105365 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Island Lake Center
Is Island Lake Center in a walkable area?
Island Lake Center has a walk score of 49. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the occupancy rate at Island Lake Center?
Island Lake Center's occupancy is 95.9%.
What is the address of Island Lake Center?
Island Lake Center is located at 155 Landover Pl, Longwood, FL 32750.
What is the phone number of Island Lake Center?
(407) 830-7744 will put you in contact with the team at Island Lake Center.
Is Island Lake Center Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Island Lake Center is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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