Life Care Center of Orange Park

2145 Kingsley Ave · Orange Park, FL · 32073 · 9042722424

180 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

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Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 83
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 67
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 25
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.793.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.430.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.53≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year46%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (8 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Corrected February 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected February 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected February 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 23, 2023

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected April 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E July 29, 2021

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Corrected August 29, 2021 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D July 29, 2021

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected August 29, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D July 29, 2021

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected August 29, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D July 29, 2021

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Corrected August 29, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105928 · certified since September 19, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.