Medicare and Medicaid · Lake County
South Campus Care Center And Rehab
715 E DIXIE AVE, Leesburg, FL 34748 · 3527283020
Overall rating
3/5
South Campus Care Center And Rehab is a for-profit nursing home in Leesburg, FL with 120 licensed beds. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — average for Florida nursing homes. Subcategory scores: staffing (2/5), health inspections (3/5), quality measures (4/5).
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How this home is rated
Source: CMS Care Compare, last updated May 1, 2026
About this home
- Capacity
- 120 beds
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Type
- Medicare and Medicaid
- County
- Lake
What the government rating says
3
out of 5
CMS stars
South Campus Care Center And Rehab holds a 3-star CMS rating — average for a Florida nursing home. The facility meets federal requirements but does not rank in the top tier. The sub-category breakdown below shows where it performs well and where there is room for improvement.
Health Inspections
3/5
Average inspection results
Staffing
2/5
Below average — fewer nurse hours per resident than typical
Quality Measures
4/5
Good — above-average resident outcomes
What the Ratings Mean
South Campus Care Center And Rehab holds an overall 3-star rating from CMS, meaning it performs at roughly an average level compared to nursing homes across the country. That overall score is built from three separate ratings, each looking at something different. The health inspection rating comes in at 3 stars, which reflects an average number and severity of citations from state inspections - not a standout record, but nothing that should raise serious red flags either. The staffing rating is where things dip, coming in at 2 stars, which means the facility has fewer nurse hours per resident than most. For families, that translates to staff potentially being stretched thin, which can affect response times and the overall attention your loved one receives day to day. On a brighter note, the quality measures rating is a strong 4 stars, meaning the facility performs above average across 15 clinical indicators like managing pain, preventing pressure sores, and maintaining residents' mobility and function.
Putting it all together, the 3-star overall rating is essentially a middle-of-the-road picture. The facility's real strength is in resident health outcomes, which is genuinely meaningful since that reflects what is actually happening with people's health while they are there. The area worth asking about when you tour is staffing - specifically how many nurses and aides are on the floor during day and overnight shifts. It is a reasonable question, and a good facility should be able to answer it openly.
Staffing at a Glance
Staffing at South Campus Care Center And Rehab falls a bit below what you typically see at Florida nursing homes across the state. Residents here receive about 3.60 total nurse hours per day, compared to the Florida average of 3.87, and registered nurse time comes in at 0.42 hours per resident versus the state average of 0.52. In practical terms, that gap in RN time means each resident gets roughly 6 minutes less one-on-one time with a registered nurse each day, which can matter when it comes to catching health changes early or managing more complex medical needs. The overall nurse staffing difference is smaller and may not be noticeable on a calm day, but during busier shifts or when multiple residents need attention at once, that extra margin can make a real difference. It is worth asking the facility how they handle staffing during nights and weekends, since those are the hours when numbers tend to dip at most care centers.
Inspection & Penalty History
South Campus Care Center and Rehab in Leesburg holds a 3 out of 5 star health inspection rating, which puts it right in the middle of the pack. That kind of rating typically means inspectors found some areas that needed attention, but nothing that rose to the level of a serious, recurring problem. Importantly, the facility has no government penalties on record and has never been fined, which is a genuinely positive sign. A clean penalty history suggests that when issues were identified, they were addressed without regulators needing to take formal action. For families, this record is reasonably reassuring, though the mid-range inspection rating is worth keeping in mind as you tour the facility and ask questions. You can compare this facility's record against others in Leesburg on the Leesburg nursing homes and assisted living page.
Questions to Ask When You Visit
- How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during the day shift, and how does that number change at night and on weekends?
- How long have your nursing staff and aides been working here on average, and what does your turnover look like compared to last year?
- Can you walk me through exactly what happens when a resident falls or has a medical emergency, from the moment it occurs to when the family is notified?
- If my loved one needs help getting to the bathroom at night, how long would they typically wait before someone comes to assist them?
- What does a regular weekday look like for a resident who does not have visitors, from the time they wake up through the evening?
- Has this facility received any citations or fines from the state in the past two years, and if so, what specifically was cited and what changed as a result?
For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home.
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