All citations for Life Care Center of Estero

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

January 29, 2026

Showing 1 to 9 of 9 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 9, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0908, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 9, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 9, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 9, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of medical gas and medical vacuum systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0902, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 19, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0325, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 19, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 9, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 9, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 9, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0929, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 9, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 9, 2022).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.