Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
LIFE CARE CENTER OF ESTERO
ESTERO, FL · 155 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey January 29, 2026
CMS Certification Number 106057 · first certified October 2003
Ownership
Operated by LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · For profit - Limited Liability company
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within FL
9 citations — more than 65% of the 694 certified nursing homes in FL. Compared within FL rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 5 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 2. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens May 2027 — about 7 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was January 2026. Facilities in FL are typically surveyed 15–23 months after the last one (median 17), measured over 729 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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1 inspection-and-testing tag has been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Physical environment (health survey)
1 physical-environment citation on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 9 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0925 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in FL, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the FL figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 9 |
| Median facility in FL | 7 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| December 9, 2021 | 2 |
| October 19, 2023 | 2 |
| January 29, 2026 | 5 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 2 | 2026-01-29 |
| K-0908 | Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program. | 1 | 2026-01-29 |
| K-0902 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of medical gas and medical vacuum systems. | 1 | 2023-10-19 |
| K-0325 | Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | 1 | 2023-10-19 |
| K-0929 | Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. | 1 | 2021-12-09 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 1 | 2026-01-29 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2026-01-29 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 1 | 2026-01-29 |
What the citations cover
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 5
- Smoke Deficiencies 4
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 5 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 4 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
January 29, 2026 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 9, 2026) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 9, 2026) |
| K-0908 | Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 9, 2026) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 9, 2026) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 9, 2026) |
October 19, 2023 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0325 | Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 19, 2023) |
| K-0902 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of medical gas and medical vacuum systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 19, 2023) |
December 9, 2021 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 9, 2022) |
| K-0929 | Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 9, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.