Nursing homes › Florida › Life Care Center of Estero
3850 Williams Road, Estero, FL 33928 · 2394954000 · 155 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Life Care Centers of America, a group operating 194 facilities in 26 states. Group record: average rating 3.4/5, 14 abuse citation icons, 3 facilities on the Special Focus list, $3,697,816 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (3.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.84 (Florida median: 3.63). RN hours: 1.10. Weekend total: 3.46. Nursing staff turnover: 20%.
All-time on record: 10 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-29 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2026-02-28 |
| 2024-07-09 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-07-09 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-07-09 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-08-09 |
| 2023-10-19 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | E | Health | corrected 2023-11-19 |
| 2023-10-19 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Health | corrected 2023-11-19 |
| 2023-10-19 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | E | Health | corrected 2023-11-19 |
| 2023-10-19 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-19 |
| 2023-10-19 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-19 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-09 | Fine | $4,017 |
| 2024-07-09 | Fine | $4,017 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY II, INC | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/24/2002 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/24/2002 |
| BREULER, JAMES | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/07/2003 |
| HAND, CHERYL | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/31/2009 |
| PRESTON, AARON | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2018 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/30/2002 |
| HENRY, TERRY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/16/1999 |
| LAY, LISA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/09/2018 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2011 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/30/2002 |
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY II, INC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/10/2010 |
| LEE COUNTY MEDICAL INVESTORS | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/26/2003 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/30/2002 |
| BIANCA, VINCENT | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/19/2019 |
| BREULER, JAMES | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/07/2003 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/13/2024 |
| HAND, CHERYL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/31/2009 |
| PRESTON, AARON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2018 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/13/2024 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/13/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 106057. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.