Life Care Center Of Estero
Estero, Lee County, Florida · CCN 106057 · For-profit (LLC) · part of Life Care Centers Of America (194 facilities, chain average 3.4 stars)
CMS rates Life Care Center Of Estero 5 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 155 certified beds, 151 residents a day on average. 10 citations on record from the current inspection cycles; 2 fines totalling $8,034.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 5 / 5 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.84185 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 1.102 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.45948 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 20% (registered nurses 27%) |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-29 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-28 |
| 2024-07-09 complaint survey |
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0925 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-07-09 complaint survey |
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0622 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-07-09 complaint survey |
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0626 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-09 |
| 2023-10-19 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0690 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-19 |
| 2023-10-19 | Ensure 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0803 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-19 |
| 2023-10-19 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0806 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-19 |
| 2023-10-19 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-19 |
| 2023-10-19 | Try 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0700 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-19 |
| 2021-12-09 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-01-09 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-09 | Fine | $4,017 |
| 2024-07-09 | Fine | $4,017 |
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County Medical Investors Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2011-12-28 |
| Life Care Centers Of America, Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-03-13 |
| Developers Investment Company II, Inc. Organization | direct ownership interest | — | 2002-06-24 |
| Developers Investment Company II, Inc. Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2010-05-10 |
| Lee County Medical Investors Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2003-09-26 |
| Life Care Centers Of America, Inc. Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2002-10-30 |
| Bianca, Vincent Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-03-13 |
| Breuler, James Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-03-13 |
| Cross, Cindy Individual | corporate officer | — | 2002-10-30 |
| Henry, Terry Individual | corporate officer | — | 1999-08-16 |
| Lay, Lisa Individual | corporate officer | — | 2018-02-09 |
| Swanker, Richard Individual | corporate officer | — | 2011-04-01 |
| Thurmond, Joan Individual | corporate officer | — | 2002-10-30 |
| Preston, Forrest Individual | indirect ownership interest | — | 2002-06-24 |
| Breuler, James Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2003-04-07 |
| Hand, Cheryl Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2009-08-31 |
| Preston, Aaron Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2018-11-01 |
| Bianca, Vincent Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2019-07-19 |
| Breuler, James Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2003-04-07 |
| Fletcher, Todd Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-12-13 |
| Hand, Cheryl Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2009-08-31 |
| Preston, Aaron Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2018-11-01 |
| Preston, Aubrey Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-12-13 |
| Ziegler, James Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-12-13 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Lee County.