LIFE CARE CENTER OF ESTERO

3850 WILLIAMS ROAD
ESTERO FL 33928
Phone: 2394954000

For profit - Limited Liability company

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
5/5
Much above average
Overall rating5/5
Health inspections4/5
Staffing5/5
Quality measures5/5
Long-stay quality5/5
Short-stay quality5/5
  • Overall rating vs. the Florida average: 1.7 star higher (3.3), above average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star higher (3.0), above average
  • Overall rating vs. the Estero average: level with the average (5.0)

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds155
Average residents per day151.3
Occupancy98%
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
ChainLIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA (194 facilities)
CountyLee
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid2003-10-23
CMS certification number (CCN)106057
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle1

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.39
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.84
Registered nurse turnover27.0%
Total nursing staff turnover20.0%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)2
Fines (total value)$8,034
Payment denials0
Total penalties2
This facility has $8,034 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

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  • What are the staffing levels on the specific unit my relative would be admitted to, and how do they compare with the figures above?
  • How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
  • What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
  • Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
  • What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?

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Is LIFE CARE CENTER OF ESTERO highly rated?

CMS rates it 5 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much above average". Health inspections rate 4, staffing 5, and quality measures 5.

How many beds does LIFE CARE CENTER OF ESTERO have?

CMS certifies 155 beds; the facility reports an average of 151.3 residents per day (about 98% occupancy).

Does LIFE CARE CENTER OF ESTERO have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $8,034 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has LIFE CARE CENTER OF ESTERO been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.