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Life Care Center of Estero

3850 WILLIAMS ROAD, ESTERO, FL, 33928
(239) 495-4000
lcca.com
155 licensed beds
★★★★★5/5CMS Five-Star overall4/5 health inspections5/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
155
CMS facility ID
106057
Care type
Nursing home
County
Lee
Facility name
Life Care Center of Estero
Street address
3850 WILLIAMS ROAD
City / state / ZIP
Estero, FL 33928
Phone
(239) 495-4000
Website
lcca.com

About this facility — Life Care Center of Estero

Life Care Center of Estero is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Estero, Florida. It is licensed for 155 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Florida (120 beds).

It is one of 2 senior care facilities in Estero and 694 skilled nursing facilities across Florida. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Life Care Center of Estero 19 times across 7 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $8,034 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Life Care Centers of America
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Bianca, Vincent
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2019
Breuler, James
Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2003
Cross, Cindy
Officer — since 2002
Developers Investment Company Ii, Inc
Direct owner · Operational control — since 2002
Fletcher, Todd
Operational control — since 2024
Hand, Cheryl
Governing body · Operational control — since 2009
Henry, Terry
Officer — since 1999
Lay, Lisa
Officer — since 2018
Lee County Medical Investors
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2003
Life Care Centers of America, Inc.
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2002
Preston, Aaron
Governing body · Operational control — since 2018
Preston, Aubrey
Operational control — since 2024
Preston, Forrest
Indirect owner — since 2002
Swanker, Richard
Officer — since 2011
Thurmond, Joan
Officer — since 2002
Ziegler, James
Operational control — since 2024

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
20 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
2003-10-23
CMS overall rating
5 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
1 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$8,034 total
Last standard inspection
2026-01-29
Nurse staffing
3.8 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)

Average billed charges
$522 per day (≈ $15,870/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
58% Medicaid · 17% Medicare · 25% private/other
Occupancy
91% (fiscal year 2024)
Vs. state median
28% above the FL median of $408/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
155
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-01-29Health inspection1 citation
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-02-28
2024-07-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0622
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2024-08-09
F-0626
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Corrected 2024-08-09
F-0925
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2024-08-09
5 earlier / fire-safety inspections (15 citations)
2023-10-19Health inspection5 citations
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-11-19
F-0690
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2023-11-19
F-0700
D · No harm found
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected 2023-11-19
F-0803
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2023-11-19
F-0806
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2023-11-19
2021-12-09Health inspection1 citation
F-0761
D · No harm found
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 2022-01-09
2026-01-29Fire-safety inspection5 citations
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2026-03-09
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2026-03-09
K-0908
F · No harm found
Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.
Corrected 2026-03-09
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2026-03-09
K-0920
F · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2026-03-09
2023-10-19Fire-safety inspection2 citations
K-0325
E · No harm found
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Corrected 2023-11-19
K-0902
F · No harm found
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of medical gas and medical vacuum systems.
Corrected 2023-11-19
2021-12-09Fire-safety inspection2 citations
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2022-01-09
K-0929
D · No harm found
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Corrected 2022-01-09

Federal penalties

2024-07-09Fine$4,017
2024-07-09Fine$4,017
Total fines$8,034
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 106057.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
4.3180 ratings on Google
★★★★★Deb DeFrancesco · 2026-06-29 · via Google

“The CNA was feeding my dad when we got there. She was so patient with him. She actually fed him more than we’ve seen him eat in a while. Everything was puréed perfectly and easy for him to swallow. We appreciate all you are doing to keep him comfortable. ❤️”

★★cj mart · 2026-05-02 · via Google

“My roommate was admitted for rehab, and we were told he would be there 4 weeks. Well, without me being notified, he was released 2 weeks early despite the fact he had been sick for the past two days and had some kind of memory lapse/issue during the night. I asked a nurse if a doctor had seen him and was told yes but nothing was known about his memory issue from the night before and at that time. …”

★★★★douglas garde · 2026-04-03 · via Google

“It’s a lovely facility, beautiful grounds and very well looked after. They try to accommodate my wife’s tastes. Care is good. Ice cream parlor is a hit. The professional staff are excellent. Many of the nursing staff lack charm.”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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