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Life Care Center of Estero

3850 Williams Road, Estero, FL 33928 · 2394954000 · 155 certified beds

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
Health inspections★★★★☆ 4/5
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5

Ownership group

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).

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Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Total nurse staffing: 3.84 (Florida median: 3.63). RN hours: 1.10. Weekend total: 3.46. Nursing staff turnover: 20%.

Inspection deficiencies

All-time on record: 10 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).

Survey dateDeficiencySev.TypeStatus
2026-01-29Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. FHealthcorrected 2026-02-28
2024-07-09Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Ecomplaintcorrected 2024-08-09
2024-07-09Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-08-09
2024-07-09Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-08-09
2023-10-19Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. EHealthcorrected 2023-11-19
2023-10-19Ensure 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. EHealthcorrected 2023-11-19
2023-10-19Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. EHealthcorrected 2023-11-19
2023-10-19Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. DHealthcorrected 2023-11-19
2023-10-19Try 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. DHealthcorrected 2023-11-19

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount
2024-07-09Fine$4,017
2024-07-09Fine$4,017

Ownership & control records (CMS filings)

NameRoleType%Since
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY II, INCDirect Ownership InterestOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 06/24/2002
PRESTON, FORRESTIndirect Ownership InterestIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 06/24/2002
BREULER, JAMESManaging Control - Governing BodyIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 04/07/2003
HAND, CHERYLManaging Control - Governing BodyIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 08/31/2009
PRESTON, AARONManaging Control - Governing BodyIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 11/01/2018
CROSS, CINDYCorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 10/30/2002
HENRY, TERRYCorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 08/16/1999
LAY, LISACorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/09/2018
SWANKER, RICHARDCorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 04/01/2011
THURMOND, JOANCorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 10/30/2002
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY II, INCOperational/Managerial ControlOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 05/10/2010
LEE COUNTY MEDICAL INVESTORSOperational/Managerial ControlOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 09/26/2003
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.Operational/Managerial ControlOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 10/30/2002
BIANCA, VINCENTOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/19/2019
BREULER, JAMESOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 04/07/2003
FLETCHER, TODDOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/13/2024
HAND, CHERYLOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 08/31/2009
PRESTON, AARONOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 11/01/2018
PRESTON, AUBREYOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/13/2024
ZIEGLER, JAMESOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/13/2024

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 106057. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.