Blue Lake Post Acute
991 E New York Ave, Deland, FL 32724 · (386) 734-9083
For profit - Corporation · 60 certified beds
Blue Lake Post Acute has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 11 citations (the Florida average is 7.1). It was fined 12 times in the last three years, $126,530 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 10, 2026 found 11 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.April 10, 2026 · F0727 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Post nurse staffing information every day.April 10, 2026 · F0732 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 10, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.April 10, 2026 · F0638 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.April 10, 2026 · F0756 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.April 10, 2026 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.April 10, 2026 · F0554 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.April 10, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.April 10, 2026 · F0676 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.April 10, 2026 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.April 10, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 7 citations.
- Provide appropriate foot care.December 11, 2025 · F0687 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.April 8, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.April 8, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.April 8, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.April 8, 2025 · F0624 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.April 8, 2025 · F0835 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.April 8, 2025 · F0867 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $56,320April 8, 2025
- Fine of $14,814January 22, 2024
- Fine of $4,938January 8, 2024
- Fine of $13,762December 11, 2023
- Fine of $4,587November 20, 2023
- Fine of $4,587November 13, 2023
- Fine of $4,587November 6, 2023
- Fine of $4,587October 30, 2023
- Fine of $4,587October 23, 2023
- Fine of $4,587October 17, 2023
- Fine of $4,587October 10, 2023
- Fine of $4,587October 2, 2023
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Florida average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | Not available | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | Not available | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | Not available | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | Not available | 2.31 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 41.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 60 |
| Average residents per day | 51.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Alliance Health and Rehabilitation Center Deland · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Blue Palms Health and Rehabilitation Center of del Deland · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Villa Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Deland · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Athens Post Acute LLC Deland · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Parkside Health and Rehabilitation Center Deland · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Blue Lake Post Acute on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.