Life Care Center of Estero
3850 Williams Road, Estero, FL 33928 · (239) 495-4000
For profit - Limited Liability company · 155 certified beds
Life Care Center of Estero has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 1 citation (the Florida average is 7.1). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $8,034 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 29, 2026 found 1 citation. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.January 29, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.July 9, 2024 · F0622 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.July 9, 2024 · F0626 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.July 9, 2024 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $4,017July 9, 2024
- Fine of $4,017July 9, 2024
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 | 3.84 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.10 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.43 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.31 | 2.31 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 20% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 155 |
| Average residents per day | 151.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Renaissance at the Terraces Bonita Springs · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Aviata at Santa Barbara Cape Coral · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Rehab & Healthcare Center of Cape Coral Cape Coral · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit Fort Myers · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Healthpark Care Center Fort Myers · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Life Care Center of Estero on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.