Solaris Healthcare Lake City

560 Sw McFarlane Ave · Lake City, FL · 32055 · 3867584777

120 certified beds Non profit - Other Chain: Solaris Healthcare

Why this verdict

  • Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.

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Red flags

1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle

Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 63
Serious harm & abuse 20% 70
Staffing 20% 77
Federal penalties 15% 71
Trend 10% 34
Context 5% 100

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

CMS ratings & staffing

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

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.943.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.580.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.65≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year28%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $24,850

Inspection citations (15 in the current record)

  • Immediate jeopardy · J June 6, 2025

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Corrected August 29, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D June 6, 2025

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected July 7, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D June 6, 2025

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Corrected July 7, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D June 6, 2025

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Corrected July 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D June 6, 2025

    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.

    Corrected July 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D June 6, 2025

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected July 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected April 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024

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

    Corrected April 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Corrected April 10, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · E March 7, 2024

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected April 10, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D September 22, 2022

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected October 22, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D September 22, 2022

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected October 22, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D September 22, 2022

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected October 22, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E September 22, 2022

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

    Corrected October 22, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E September 22, 2022

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected October 22, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
June 6, 2025Fine$24,850

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105769 · certified since May 26, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.