Lake City Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center

Lake City Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center holds an overall 2-star rating from CMS, which means it falls below average compared to other nursing homes nationally. That overall score is built from three separate ratings, and here is how they break down. The 2-star Health Inspection rating tells you that state inspectors found a higher-than-average number of citations, or more serious ones, during their visits, which is worth looking into closely before making a decision. The 2-star Staffing rating means nurses and aides have fewer hours available per resident than what you would typically see at a comparable facility, which can affect how quickly staff respond to residents and how much individual attention each person receives day to day.

The one bright spot is the 4-star Quality Measures rating, which is above average. This score is based on 15 clinical and physical health outcomes for residents, things like fall rates, pressure wounds, and how well residents maintain their mobility and daily functioning. A strong score here suggests that despite the staffing and inspection concerns, residents are experiencing relatively good health outcomes overall. Families should weigh all three pieces together rather than focusing on just one number, and it is always a good idea to visit in person, talk to staff, and ask the facility directly about any past inspection findings before deciding.

Staffing at Lake City Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center runs a bit below what you'd typically see at Florida nursing homes. Residents here receive about 3.45 total nurse hours per day, compared to the Florida average of 3.87 hours, which works out to roughly 25 fewer minutes of nursing attention each day. The bigger gap shows up with registered nurses specifically - residents get around 0.35 RN hours daily versus the state average of 0.52, meaning there's less time each day with the most highly trained nursing staff on the floor. In practical terms, this doesn't necessarily mean care suffers, since staffing mix and facility size both play a role, but it's a reasonable thing to ask about when you tour the facility or speak with their admissions team.

Lake City Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center carries a below-average health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is worth paying attention to as you weigh your options. That said, the facility has no government penalties on record and has never been fined, which is a genuinely positive sign. The lower inspection rating likely reflects deficiencies found during state or federal surveys, so it would be worth asking the facility directly what those findings were and what steps they took to correct them. The absence of financial penalties suggests nothing rose to the level that required formal enforcement action, but the rating alone tells you this is a facility where closer scrutiny makes sense before making a decision. You can compare this facility's record against others in Lake City on the Lake City nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant (CNA) care for during the day shift, and how does that number change at night and on weekends?
2. What happens when a resident falls, and can you walk me through the last time that process was used here?
3. How long has your director of nursing been in this role, and what is your average staff turnover rate over the past year?
4. If my loved one has a concern or feels unsafe, who do they talk to, and how do you make sure that complaint actually gets addressed?
5. Can I come back unannounced during a mealtime or an evening shift to see what day-to-day life looks like for residents?
6. Has this facility had any state citations or federal deficiencies in the past two years, and if so, what specific changes did you make because of them?

For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home.