Lake City Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
298 Sw Prosperity Place, Lake City, FL 32024 · Columbia County · (386) 269-3900
113 certified beds, about 109 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2019
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 106126 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on August 12, 2026, inspectors cited 12 health deficiencies (the Florida average is 7.1, the national average 9.2).
None of its 30 health citations since January 2024 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.36 hours per resident per day, against 3.82 across Florida and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.36 of those hours.
62.7% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Florida average 41.4%).
CMS links it to Excelsior Care Group, an affiliated group of 33 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 30 health citations on file.
August 12, 2026Standard inspection · 12 citations
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the dietary department failed to store, prepare, and serve food in a sanitary manner for the resident for 1 of 2 observations of the kitchen.
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to notify residents' physicians and/or Resident Representatives for three (Resident #2, Resident #37 and Resident #28) of ten residents reviewed for skin issues, one (Resident #11) of three reviewed for ADL (Activities of Daily Living) care, and one (Resident #30) of three reviewed for accidents.
- D Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to encode and transmit the resident discharge assessment for 1 of 4 residents, Resident #9, reviewed for minimum data set [MDS] completion.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive care plan for 1 (Resident #6) of 2 residents reviewed for dialysis and 1 (Resident #18) of 3 residents reviewed for urinary catheter devices.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide services that met professional standards for two (Resident #37 and Resident #2) of ten reviewed for skin issues and one (Resident #43) of three reviewed for feeding tube management.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, observation, and record review, the facility failed to ensure assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) for haircuts for 1 of 3 residents, Resident #7 reviewed for ADL care.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to ensure physician orders and facility policy were followed for wound care for 3 of 10 residents reviewed for wounds (Resident #113, Resident #21 and Resident #28). Findings Include: 1)During an observation on 08/09/2026 at 11:05 AM, Resident #28 was lying in bed. There was a gauze dressing to Resident's right wrist, which was dated 08/06/2026. Review of Resident #28's nursing note, authored by Staff F, LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) dated 08/06/2026 read, [Certified Nursing Assistant's name] noticed resident had a new skin tear to right wrist (top) and was bleeding this am. Nurse notified assessed area. Bleeding stopped area cleaned and dressed. Review of Resident #28's physician orders revealed there were no orders for wound care to the right wrist. [...]
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, observation and record review the facility failed to provide treatment and services for the care of one out of five residents reviewed for indwelling urinary catheter. Findings Include:During observation of Resident #60 on 08/09/2026 at 9:15 AM Foley tubing had cream colored sediment residing along length of the tubing. During observation of Resident #60 on 08/11/2026 at 10:21AM Foley line sediment was observed to be unchanged in appearance with cream colored sediment along the length of the tubing. During an interview with Staff N, CNA on 08/11/2026 10:31 AM she stated Hospice comes on Fridays. If I noticed something wrong with his foley when I was emptying it I would let the nurse know. During interview via phone with Haven Hospice Director of Clinical Operation, on 08/11/2026 at 11:53AM stated, Our last visit was 08/07/2026. [...]
- D Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to complete dialysis communication sheet for 1 (Resident #6) of 2 residents reviewed for dialysis.
- D Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to maintain the exterior waste properly.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure complete and accurate documentation in the medical record for activities of daily living care for 1 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident #11), and documentation on the treatment administration record for 3 of 10 residents reviewed for skin conditions (Resident #113, Resident #21, Resident #3). Findings Include: 1) Review of Resident #3's physician order dated 06/20/2026 read, Wound Care: RLE [right lower extremity]- cleanse with wound cleanser. Apply A&D ointment to peri wound. ABD [abdominal] pad to wound bed. Wrap with Ace bandage. Daily and as needed. every day shift for Weeping. Review of Resident #3's TAR (Treatment Administration Record) for July 2026 showed wound care for right lower extremity was not documented on July 10, 2026, July 12, 2026, July 21, 2026 and July 30, 2026. [...]
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to perform hand hygiene for 1 (Resident #115) of 10 residents reviewed for skin conditions, failed to perform hand hygiene for 1 (Resident #35) of 9 medication observations, failed to donned appropriate personal protective equipment for 2 (Resident #35 and Resident #92) of 4 residents review for enhanced barrier precautions, and failed to clean medical equipment and perform hand hygiene during dining.
April 10, 2025Standard inspection · 14 citations
- E Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents received appropriate wound care for 2 of 4 residents reviewed for skin and wound care, Residents #23 and #49, and 1 of 8 residents reviewed for medication management, Resident #65.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff followed infection control standards for storing respiratory therapy equipment for 3 of 4 residents reviewed for respiratory services (Residents #45, #51, and #87), for 3 of 6 residents reviewed for enhanced barrier precautions (Residents #6, #93, #114), for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for skin conditions (Resident #2), for 4 of 5 residents reviewed for medication administration (Residents #61, #116, #321 and #324) to help prevent the possible spread of infection and communicable diseases.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure accuracy of Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for 3 of 8 residents reviewed, Residents #2, #18, and #49.
- D PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure an accurate Level I Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) was completed for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications, Resident #61.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive care plan for 2 of 9 residents reviewed, Residents #3 and #114.
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the medication regimen recommendations agreed by the physician were followed for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications, Resident #8.
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents' medication regimen was free from unnecessary drugs, for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications, Resident #8.
- D Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the drugs and biologicals used in the facility were stored in accordance with currently accepted professional principle in 1 of 4 hallways.
- D Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents received dental services for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for dental services, Resident #18.
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure food was safely stored in the areas of the nutrition room and kitchen walk-in freezer.
- D Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide therapy evaluation and services for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for rehabilitation, Resident #27.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain complete and accurate medical records for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for behaviors (Resident #3), for 2 of 8 residents reviewed for medication management (Residents #54 and #72), and for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for skin and wound care (Resident #49).
- D Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to maintain an effective, data driven Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program related to weight loss and obtaining weights for 1 of 3 current performance improvement plans.
- D Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to establish antibiotic stewardship program to monitor antibiotic use for 2 of 5 residents reviewed, Residents #30 and #39.
January 19, 2024Standard inspection · 4 citations
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure expired or outdated food was properly discarded in the areas of the kitchen coolers or refrigerators and that all kitchen equipment were cleaned and maintained in proper working order.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents who were unable to carry out activities of daily living (ADL) services received nail care for 1 of 3 residents reviewed, Resident #81.
- D Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the insulin pens used in the facility were stored in accordance with currently accepted professional principles in 2 of 4 medication carts observed.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff performed hand hygiene during medication administration to prevent the possible spread of infection and communicable diseases.
Fire safety inspections
13 fire safety citations on file: 2 on August 12, 2026, 8 on April 10, 2025, 3 on January 19, 2024.
Every fire safety citation13 citations
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
- E Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- E Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.36 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.36 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.34 | 3.49 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.14 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.85 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 62.7% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 52.9% | 46.0% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | not reported |
CMS expects 3.68 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.37 on weekdays and 3.34 on weekends, 1% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.41 in April to June 2025 to 3.36 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.36 | 0.36 | 3.37 | 3.34 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 109 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.38 | 0.35 | 3.46 | 3.18 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 104 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.45 | 0.35 | 3.55 | 3.20 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 109 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.41 | 0.42 | 3.52 | 3.14 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 109 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Florida, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.76 | 0.70 | 3.90 | 3.44 | 1.1% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Florida | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.2 | 8.7 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.7 | 2.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 15.6 | 9.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.9 | 8.6 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 25.5 | 26.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 14.3 | 9.1 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: LAKE CITY OPERATING INVESTMENTS LLC. CMS links this home to Excelsior Care Group, a group of 33 nursing homes averaging 2.6 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake City Operating Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 12/09/2021 |
| Bdcc Consutking Group LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 12/09/2021 | |
| Fdz Consulting LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 12/09/2021 | |
| Jz Consulting LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 12/09/2021 | |
| Rubiweb Florida Services Group USA LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 12/09/2021 | |
| Powers, Brian | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 12/09/2021 | |
| Rubenstein, David | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 12/09/2021 | |
| Weber, Aron | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 12/09/2021 | |
| Zahler, Jacob | Corporate officer | Individual | 12/09/2021 | |
| Zahler, Jacob | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/01/2022 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 8 problems in this area, most recently on August 12, 2026: "Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 8 problems in this area, most recently on August 12, 2026: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on August 12, 2026: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on August 12, 2026: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.34 hours per resident per day, below the Florida average of 3.49.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Lake Montgomery Health and Rehabilitation Center Lake City, 0.5 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 11 citations
- Solaris Healthcare Lake City Lake City, 0.7 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 15 citations
- Baya Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Lake City, 1.1 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 22 citations
- Live Oak Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Live Oak, 20.4 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 34 citations
- Surrey Place Nursing Center Live Oak, 20.9 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 19 citations
Florida contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- Inspections and complaints: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, Long Term Care Services Unit, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 1-888-831-0404. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: FloridaHealthFinder, where Florida publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Lake City Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Lake City Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Lake City Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center get at its last inspection?
- 12 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on August 12, 2026. The Florida average is 7.1.
- Has Lake City Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Lake City Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Lake City Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?
- CMS lists 10 owners and managers, and links the home to Excelsior Care Group. Legal business name: LAKE CITY OPERATING INVESTMENTS LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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