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πŸ₯ Life Care Center Of Estero in Estero, FL


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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ CMS Overall Rating

5/5

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πŸ›οΈ Capacity & Size

Size: Larger Sized

Total Beds: 155

Availability: Limited


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Life Care Center Of Estero is a Larger Sized nursing home facility in Estero, Florida (Lee county).

The Nursing Home Site profile for Life Care Center Of Estero includes: Resident Health and Wellness, Ratings, Activities, Comparisons, Rehab Ratings, Directions, Surveys, and CMS Reviews.

They have 155 beds and a daily average of 146. residents. Life Care Center Of Estero participates in Medicare and Medicaid and are classified as a For profit - Corporation ownership. They offer residential councils. They are not located inside a hospital. They do not belong to a continuing care community.



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πŸ‘€ Life Care Center Of Estero Profile Overview

General Contact Information

Nursing Home: Life Care Center Of Estero

Business Name: Lee County Medical Investors

CMS ID: 106057

Street Address: 3850 Williams Road

City/State/Zip: Estero, Florida 33928

Phone #: (239) 495-4000

Regulatory & Operational Status

Sprinklers: Yes

Participation: Medicare and Medicaid

Ownership: For profit - Corporation

In a Hospital: No

Councils: Residential Councils

Special Focus:

Continuing Care: No

✨ Additional Care Home Services & Info

This facility's Medicare and Medicaid participation began on Oct 23, 2003.

Specialized Care and Accommodation

Services Provided by Life Care Center Of Estero include:

🩸 Blood Admin, πŸ”¬ Clinical Labs, 🦷 Dental Care, 🍽️ Dietary, 🧹 Housekeeping, 🧠 Mental Health, 🩺 Nursing, πŸ–οΈ Occupational Therapy, πŸ’Š Pharmacy, βš•οΈ Physician, 🩺 Physician Extender, 🦢 Podiatry, 🚢 Physical Therapy, 🀝 Social Work, πŸ’¬ Speech Pathology, 🎨 Therapeutic Activities, 🀝 Therapeutic Social Services, 🎨 Therapeutic Qualified Activities, πŸ“· X-rays.


Ownership Changes: 0
Medicaid ID: 026538100
Financial Year End: 12-31
Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC): BLUE CROSS (TENNESSEE)
CMS Regional Office: Atlanta
Area: Urban
Dually Certified Beds: 155

🩺 Health and Patient Demographics

Average Age: 81 years old

Patient Condition Rate Summary:

Percentage of patients at Life Care Center Of Estero with the following conditions:

Atrial Fibrillation
32%
Alzheimer's
44%
Asthma
25%
Cancer
21%
CHF
44%
COPD
39%
Depression
46%
Diabetes
39%
IHD
67%
Osteoporosis
18%
RA or OA
63%
Schizophrenia
13%
Stroke
18%
General Information Icon πŸ‘¨β€βš•οΈ Staffing & Turnover

πŸ”„ Staff Turnover Rates

Annual rates of personnel leaving the facility, reported as a percentage:

Total Nurse Turnover
23.4%
Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover
32.2%
Admin Staff Turnover
0

Life Care Center Of Estero provides (per day, per resident) an average of:

Registered Nurse
53 minutes
LPN / LVN
35 minutes
CNA
140 minutes
Physical Therapist (PT)
2 minutes

Weekend Staffing

Total RN Weekend Hours:
N/A hours
Total Weekend Nursing:
N/A hours

Total Licensed Nursing Hours (Registered Nurses + Licensed Practical Nurses + Licensed Vocational Nurses) averages 1.46 hours per day per resident (the national average is 1.4 hours).


Additional Staffing (FTEs) - FTE stand for full-time employee (40+ hours per week)

🎨 Activities
4.65
🏒 Administration
8.01
🩺 CNAs
73.63
🦷 Dentists
0.11
🍎 Dietitians
0.34
🍽️ Food Service
17.17
🧹 Housekeeping
17.41
πŸ’‰ LPN / LVN
26.47
βš•οΈ Medical Director
1.14
🧠 Mental Health
0.11
πŸ“š Nurse Training
6
πŸ“‹ Nurse Admin
6.44
πŸ‘‘ Nursing Director
1.14
πŸ–οΈ Occ. Therapist
4.33
🀝 OT Assistant
4.33
βš™οΈ Other Staff
8.01
🚢 Physical Therapist
5.18
πŸ‹οΈ PT Aide
2.13
πŸƒ PT Assistant
5.93
πŸŽ‰ Qualified Activities
0.9
πŸ‘©β€βš•οΈ RNs
14.83
πŸ«‚ Social Services
1.06
πŸ—£οΈ Social Worker
1.19
πŸ’¬ Speech Pathology
2.81
Review Icon Prices and Length of Stay

Average Daily Cost Overview

The average daily amount billed by Life Care Center Of Estero is:

$590.06

Compare to Average Daily Charges:

Florida Average:

$441.35

Financial and Operational Snapshot

Occupancy Rate

79.6%

Net Income from Services

$1,352,726

Avg. Length of Stay (SNF)

59 Days

Total Reported Assets

$12,172,175

Total Annual Discharges

770

Total SNF Days

45,050

⚠️ Important Financial Note: The pricing shown is the average amount billed to Medicare (when available). Medicare, Coinsurance, and other insurances can typically help cover much of this total.

It is worth mentioning that Medicare pays only for services it deems 'medically necessary' skilled nursing care. You can learn more about Medicare coverage on the official Medicare site.


πŸ’‘ Understanding This Facility's Charges

The monthly charge of ($590.06 per day) is generally within the normal expected range for a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) due to the intensity of care provided. Here's what that charge covers:

  • Comprehensive Services: The charge covers more than just room and board; it includes 24/7 skilled nursing, medications, supplies, and intensive therapies (PT, OT, ST).
  • Standard Industry Rate: Gross daily rates typically range between $350 and $1,000+ across the U.S.

Your Out-of-Pocket Cost (Not the Same as the amount Charged):

  • For qualifying Medicare patients (Days 1–20), the cost is $0.
  • For long-term care, costs are paid by Medicaid, supplemental insurance, or private funds, which averages $8,000–$12,000 per month nationwide.

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They are located at the following address: 3850 Williams Road in Estero Florida 33928.
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They can be reached by phone at (239) 495-4000.



Quality of care, CMS Ratings, Services, Staffing, and Top-rated Facilities can be viewed below.

Click for Directions including Mobile Contact Info Icon CMS Quality Reporting This section offers a snapshot of key quality measures for skilled nursing facilities, highlighting care effectiveness, readmission rates, and resident well-being to help you make informed decisions about nursing care.

πŸ“ˆ Raw Readmission Rate: The simple count of patients who went back to the hospital unnecessarily.

Observed Score
8.76
Status Indicator
Average

πŸ“ˆ Adjusted Readmission Rate: The hospital return rate, adjusted for patient health risks.

Observed Score
10.17
Status Indicator
Average

πŸ“ˆ Raw Discharged Home Rate: The simple percentage of patients who successfully return home.

Observed Score
55.09%
Status Indicator
Average

πŸ“ˆ Adjusted Discharged Home Rate: The percentage of patients who go home, adjusted for health complexity.

Observed Score
57.19%
Status Indicator
Average

πŸ“ˆ Cost Efficiency: How much Medicare spends on a patient’s care compared to the national average (lower is better).

Observed Score
0.88
Status Indicator
Low Risk (Good)

πŸ“ˆ Medication Safety: How often the facility checks and follows up on a patient's medication list.

Observed Score
100.00%
Status Indicator
High Rate (Good)

πŸ“ˆ Major Falls: How often patients fall and suffer a serious injury (like a broken bone).

Observed Score
0.30%
Status Indicator
Low Rate (still monitor)

πŸ“ˆ Bed Sore Prevention: How often patients develop new bed sores or have existing ones worsen.

Observed Score
1.00%
Status Indicator
Low Rate (still monitor)

πŸ“ˆ Infections: The rate at which patients get a serious infection requiring hospitalization.

Observed Score
4.69%
Status Indicator
Average

πŸ“ˆ Staff Flu Shot Rate: The percentage of staff members who receive their annual flu vaccination.

Observed Score
27.40%
Status Indicator
Low Rate (still monitor)
Resident details and Quality of Care

πŸ“‰ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission

The rate of short-stay patients sent back to the hospital unnecessarily within 30 days of leaving this facility. Lower is better.

Observed Score
22.78
Expected Score
18.35
Comparison
Worse ⬇️

πŸ“‰ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit

The rate of short-stay patients requiring an emergency room visit within 30 days. Lower is better.

Observed Score
8.90
Expected Score
9.18
Comparison
Better ⬆️

πŸ“‰ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days

The frequency of long-term residents requiring hospitalization. Lower is better.

Observed Score
0.91
Expected Score
1.24
Comparison
Better ⬆️

πŸ“‰ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days

The frequency of long-term residents requiring a visit to the emergency room. Lower is better.

Observed Score
0.50
Expected Score
2.16
Comparison
Better ⬆️
Ratings Icon Medicare and Medicaid Ratings

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) does their best to provide a fair assessment of every Nursing Home, but please note these ratings are a snapshot in time.

Star ratings are often best used for basic comparisons and when deciding which facilities to visit. However, nothing beats actually visiting the nursing home yourself when possible.

Overall Rating: 5 stars 5 star overall rating

Health Inspection Rating: 3 stars 3 star health inspection rating

Staff Rating: 5 stars 5 star nurse staffing rating

Quality Measures Rating: 5 stars 5 star quality measures rating

Long Term Stay Rating: 5 stars 5 star rn staff rating

Short Term Stay Rating: 5 stars 5 star rn staff rating


Ratings are out of 5 with 5 being the best and 1 being the worst.

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Question Mark Icon Ownership, Operational, and Management for Life Care Center Of Estero
OrganizationRole
Preston, Forrest5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest
Life Care Centers Of America, Inc.Operational/managerial Control
Cross, CindyCorporate Officer
Thurmond, JoanCorporate Officer
Breuler, JamesW-2 Managing Employee

πŸ“‹ Regulatory & Certification Details

Key dates and regulatory statuses indicating the facility's standing with Medicare and Medicaid.

Initial Certification Date
Oct 23, 2003
Accreditation Start Date
N/A
Medicare Eligibility
βœ… Yes
Psychiatric Unit on Site?
N/A

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