LIFE CARE CENTER OF ORANGE PARK
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Life Care Center of Orange Park has received a Trust Grade of A, indicating excellent quality and a highly recommended facility. With a state rank of #68 out of 690 Florida nursing homes and a county rank of #1 out of 12 in Clay County, it is positioned in the top half of options available. However, the facility is currently experiencing a concerning trend, worsening from 1 issue in 2023 to 3 in 2025, indicating a decline in performance. Staffing is rated 3 out of 5, showing average staffing levels with a turnover rate of 42%, which is on par with the state average, though they have less RN coverage than 86% of Florida facilities, meaning fewer registered nurses are available to catch potential issues. Notably, there have been incidents where residents were not provided with a clean living environment, and some residents with pressure ulcers did not receive adequate treatment, raising concerns about infection risk and overall care quality. While the facility has no fines and an excellent overall rating, these issues highlight areas that need attention.
- Trust Score
- A
- In Florida
- #68/690
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- 42% turnover. Near Florida's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Florida facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 27 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Florida. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ○ Average
- 8 deficiencies on record. Average for a facility this size. Mostly minor or procedural issues.
The Good
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5-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover below average (42%)
6 points below Florida average of 48%
Facility shows strength in quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
Near Florida avg (46%)
Typical for the industry
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 8 deficiencies on record
Feb 2025
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
PASARR Coordination
(Tag F0644)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to coordinate assessments with the pre-admission scree...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
(Tag F0686)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, resident and staff interviews, and a review of resident records, the facility failed to ensure residents ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that residents requiring respiratory care received such care, consistent with professional standards of practice and...
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Mar 2023
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. During a tour of the facility on 03/20/23 at 12:55 PM, Resident #76 was observed sitting in her wheelchair at the side of her...
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Jul 2021
4 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, clinical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to revise the physicain's orders for cont...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to provide activities of daily living (ADLs) necessary ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Incontinence Care
(Tag F0690)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, clinical record review, staff interview and facility policy and procedure review, the facility failed to ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observations, clinical record review, staff interviews and facility policy and procedure review, the facility failed to maintain a clean living environment for six (#42, #18, #5, #14, #33 and...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade A (90/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Florida.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Florida facilities.
- • 42% turnover. Below Florida's 48% average. Good staff retention means consistent care.
- • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
About This Facility
What is Life Of Orange Park's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns LIFE CARE CENTER OF ORANGE PARK an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Florida, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Life Of Orange Park Staffed?
CMS rates LIFE CARE CENTER OF ORANGE PARK's staffing level at 3 out of 5 stars, which is average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 42%, compared to the Florida average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care. RN turnover specifically is 60%, which is notably high. RNs provide skilled clinical oversight, so turnover in this role can affect medical care quality.
What Have Inspectors Found at Life Of Orange Park?
State health inspectors documented 8 deficiencies at LIFE CARE CENTER OF ORANGE PARK during 2021 to 2025. These included: 8 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Life Of Orange Park?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF ORANGE PARK is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 180 certified beds and approximately 170 residents (about 94% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in ORANGE PARK, Florida.
How Does Life Of Orange Park Compare to Other Florida Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Florida, LIFE CARE CENTER OF ORANGE PARK's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.2, staff turnover (42%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Life Of Orange Park?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is Life Of Orange Park Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, LIFE CARE CENTER OF ORANGE PARK has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Florida. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Life Of Orange Park Stick Around?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF ORANGE PARK has a staff turnover rate of 42%, which is about average for Florida nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Life Of Orange Park Ever Fined?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF ORANGE PARK has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Life Of Orange Park on Any Federal Watch List?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF ORANGE PARK is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.