Life Care Center of Orlando

Nursing Home · Orlando, FL

CMS overall rating

Life Care Center of Orlando

Nursing Home · Orlando, FL

CMS overall rating

3211 Rouse Road, Orlando, FL 32817 View map

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Life Care Center of Orlando accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Life Care Center of Orlando accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Life Care Center of Orlando

Life Care Center of Orlando is a remarkable facility that offers top-notch inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services. They take a personalized approach to care and continuously strive to redefine senior healthcare standards by using innovative and cutting-edge techniques. The center has extensive experience in treating a wide range of diagnoses, and their team of dedicated and skilled therapists and nurses work diligently to ensure each resident receives the best possible care. They provide skilled nursing and long-term care, with a focus on rehabilitation that includes physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.
Residents can also enjoy a range of amenities, including state-of-the-art security and fire safety systems, a salon and barber, a dietitian, and internet access. The fine dining program is exceptional, with nutritious and delicious meals served every day. The center also provides bedside and bathroom call lights, a library, beautiful landscape grounds, housekeeping, and laundry services. Meanwhile, the flexible visiting hours ensure that residents can spend quality time with their loved ones in a comfortable and welcoming environment. Life Care Center of Orlando’s personalized approach to care and dedication to improving healthcare standards make them a top choice in the region.

(407) 831-3446

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

▼ 18.0% Below FL avg.

▼ 5.4% Below FL avg.

Capacity and availability

This home usually has availability

Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.

41 days

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

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

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

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

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Private pay

36% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

20% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$7.7M

Operating loss

-$2.6M

Privately-owned community Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.

Home revenue

$7.7M

Operating loss

-$2.6M

Payroll costs

$3.6M

46.4% of revenue

Other operating costs

$6.7M

Total costs $10.3M

Walk Score: 38 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

CMS Certification Number105974

Since 2019 · 7 years of data 14 citations

Legal Actions Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.

This Facility FL Average vs. FL Avg

Legal actions Enforcement actions taken against this facility.
0
vs 3 avg
↓ 100% fewer than FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$0
vs $11.6k
↓ 100% lower than FL avg

Data reflects the most recent 7 years (since 2019).

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Florida state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2019 vs. Florida state average

Overall vs. FL average

Latest Inspection December 18, 2025 Annual Inspection

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Metric	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	14	33	This facility has 58% fewer total citations than a typical Florida nursing home (14 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 58% better
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2019.	2	4.7	This facility has 57% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida nursing home (2 vs. FL avg 4.7).↓ 57% better

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on December 18, 2025, found deficiencies related to pharmaceutical services and food handling practices. Earlier inspections identified issues with resident care, medication administration, and notification procedures, as well as food service and sanitation concerns. Inspectors cited failures in documenting intravenous antibiotic administration and improper hygiene by dietary staff, along with prior findings involving medication errors, oxygen therapy, and resident notification. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports, and complaint investigations were not noted. The pattern of deficiencies suggests ongoing challenges in medication management and food service, with no clear indication of improvement or worsening over time.

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Inspections

Total health inspections 3

Florida average 4.3

Last Health inspection on Feb 2021

Total health citations

Florida average 19.7

Citations per inspection

7.33

Florida average 4.48

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

All 22 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 8 years)

Critical Health citations

100% better than Florida average

Florida average: 0.8

Serious Health citations 0

100% better than Florida average

Florida average: 0.4

0 critical citations Florida average: 0.8

0 serious citations Florida average: 0.4

21 moderate citations Florida average: 18.4

1 minor citation Florida average: 0.2

Citations history (last 8 years)

Environmental moderate citation Feb 25, 2021

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Feb 25, 2021

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Feb 25, 2021

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Feb 25, 2021

Corrected

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).

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

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.

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).

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).

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

Benefits

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

10.2 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Orlando's city center to Life Care Center of Orlando's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 5.12 miles to nearest hospital (AdventHealth East Orlando)

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Total residents 108

Medicare

25% of residents

Medicaid

63% of residents

Private pay or other

12% 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.

No penalties in the past 3 years

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

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Coastal 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). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Daytona Beach (Medical Center)	120	89.9%	+7%	4.02			-58%	0%	0	15	3.0	-	111	A+	35	Coastal Center Operations Holdings LLC	$12.1M	$5.6M	46.4%	105565
Life Care Center of Orlando	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). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Orlando	132	0.0%	-100%	-	-	-	-	-	0	22	7.3	-	-	-	38	Joseph Jicha	$7.7M	$2.9M	37.2%	105974
Delaney Park 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). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Orlando (Lake Copeland)	89	90.9%	+8%	3.02			+74%	-25%	1	23	4.6	2	84	-	66	Matthew Mines	$15.3M	$4.8M	31.6%	105791
Daytona Beach 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). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Daytona Beach	180	78.3%	-7%	4.97			-33%	+23%	1	16	3.2	4	143	-	51	Loretta Mathes	$16.1M	$7.8M	48.6%	105311
Guardian Care Nursing & 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). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Orlando (Southwest Orlando)	99	93.1%	+10%	3.91			+4%	-3%	1	19	6.3	1	94	-	39	Eloise Abrahams	$11.2M	$5.3M	47.8%	105797

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Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Life Care Center of Orlando based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 88.1% ↑ 0.3pp vs 2022

Net Income -$2.6M ↑ ~$8.6M vs 2022

Total Payroll $3.6M ↓ ~$5.2M vs 2022

Profit Margin -33.6% ↑ 16.3pp vs 2022

Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	90.1%	83.9%	89.3%	88.2%	85.1%	80.1%	84.9%	90.7%	90.0%	79.3%	87.8%	88.1%
Beds	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	132	132	132	132
Net Income	$1,942,877	$1,306,118	$1,268,552	$1,452,247	$1,531,737	$762,477	$537,755	-$94,143	-$837,498	-$637,755	-$11,178,206	-$2,561,448
Gross Revenue	$17,433,886	$16,568,652	$18,123,089	$19,358,269	$18,904,905	$18,118,232	$18,522,520	$18,195,313	$18,433,587	$18,137,357	$22,373,051	$7,618,944
Operating Expenses	$13,836,127	$13,214,552	$13,765,556	$14,040,135	$13,603,239	$13,166,628	$13,621,857	$13,844,016	$13,594,971	$13,325,264	$25,277,234	$7,298,799
Net Patient Revenue	$15,765,525	$14,509,182	$15,024,404	$15,478,160	$15,107,287	$13,905,891	$14,138,767	$13,731,226	$12,511,956	$11,923,707	$13,654,661	$4,643,588
Total Payroll	$7,413,030	$7,503,231	$7,666,875	$7,973,399	$7,835,879	$7,798,568	$8,249,596	$8,354,728	$8,073,839	$7,806,839	$8,807,006	$3,582,511
Profit Margin %	11.1%	7.9%	7.0%	7.5%	8.1%	4.2%	2.9%	-0.5%	-4.5%	-3.5%	-50.0%	-33.6%
Medicare %	57.8%	57.6%	57.5%	60.5%	52.9%	49.5%	43.1%	26.1%	20.2%	19.6%	17.2%	16.9%
Medicaid %	18.2%	20.7%	25.6%	23.9%	26.2%	29.4%	34.0%	49.4%	58.9%	58.7%	61.5%	60.5%
Private %	23.9%	21.7%	16.9%	15.6%	21.0%	21.1%	22.9%	24.5%	20.8%	21.7%	21.3%	22.6%
Revenue/Day	$399	$395	$384	$400	$404	$396	$380	$346	$306	$312	$323	$320
Cost/Day	$350	$360	$352	$363	$364	$375	$366	$348	$333	$349	$598	$502
Avg Length of Stay	38.6 days	37.8 days	41.8 days	39.0 days	44.8 days	37.6 days	41.0 days	50.1 days	59.3 days	50.7 days	53.4 days	40.9 days

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Is Life Care Center of Orlando in a walkable area?

Life Care Center of Orlando has a walk score of 38. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the phone number of Life Care Center of Orlando?

(407) 831-3446 will put you in contact with the team at Life Care Center of Orlando.

Is Life Care Center of Orlando Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — Life Care Center of Orlando is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

Life Care Center of Orlando

Overview of Life Care Center of Orlando

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

License Details

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Inspection History

Legal Actions Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Florida state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections

Breakdown of citation severity (last 8 years)

Citations history (last 8 years)

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Long-Term Care Waiver

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

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

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

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Programs & Services

Residents Group

Family Member Group

Active Family Council

Active Resident Council

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