Solaris Healthcare Lake City
560 SW McFarlane Ave, Lake City, FL 32055 · (386) 758-4777
Non profit - Other · 120 certified beds
Solaris Healthcare Lake City has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2025, found 6 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Florida average is 7.1). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $24,850 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 6, 2025 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.June 6, 2025 · F0806 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.June 6, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Post nurse staffing information every day.June 6, 2025 · F0732 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.June 6, 2025 · F0756 · 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.June 6, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.June 6, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $24,850June 6, 2025
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 | 3.87 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.63 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.89 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.35 | 2.31 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 31.4% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Other |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 115.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Lake Montgomery Health and Rehabilitation Center Lake City · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Baya Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Lake City · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Lake City Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Lake City · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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