Fort Myers Senior AdvisorWhat are the basic facts about Life Care Center of Estero?
Life Care Center of Estero is a nursing home with 155 licensed beds at 3850 Williams Road, Estero 33928, holding Florida AHCA license #130471026; CMS rates it 5 out of 5 overall in Care Compare data dated October 1, 2026.
| Field | Record |
|---|---|
| AHCA license # | 130471026 |
| Licensed beds (AHCA) | 155 |
| Status on AHCA locator | Licensed |
| Original license date | June 24, 2002 |
| License expiration | December 24, 2027 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 106057 |
| Ownership type (CMS) | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds / average daily census | 155 / 144.7 |
| Chain affiliation (CMS) | LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA |
| Located in a continuing care retirement community (CMS) | No |
What star ratings does CMS give Life Care Center of Estero?
On Care Compare, Life Care Center of Estero holds 5 of 5 overall, with 4 stars for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality measures.
| CMS domain | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 4 of 5 |
| Staffing | 5 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 5 of 5 |
| Long-stay residents' quality | 5 of 5 |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality | 5 of 5 |
Payroll data shows 3.92 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, roughly even with the Lee County median of 3.91; registered nurses account for 1.06 hours, higher than the Lee County median of 0.86; and nursing staff turnover runs 17.7%, lower than the Lee County median of 40.1%.
What did the most recent inspection find at Life Care Center of Estero?
CMS's latest standard health inspection for Life Care Center of Estero, dated January 29, 2026, recorded 1 health deficiency (the Lee County median is 7), and CMS shows 2 federal fines worth $8,034 in the last three years.
The two inspection cycles before that recorded 8 deficiencies combined, and CMS lists 0 citations from infection-control inspections. AHCA surveyors carry out these federal inspections in Florida.
Does Life Care Center of Estero have Florida sanctions on its record?
Yes: AHCA lists 8 state sanctions on the license totaling $15,250, most recently initiated February 26, 2020.
| Date initiated | Action | Basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 26, 2020 | Fine | Survey | $1,500 |
| October 17, 2017 | Rule Variance/Waiver | Administrative Rule | — |
| January 8, 2013 | Conditional License | Survey | — |
| January 8, 2013 | Fine | Survey | $5,000 |
| November 15, 2011 | Fine | Survey | $5,000 |
| November 15, 2011 | Conditional License | Survey | — |
| August 13, 2004 | Fine | Survey | $3,750 |
| August 13, 2004 | Conditional License | Survey | — |
What other nursing homes are close to Life Care Center of Estero?
Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center at the Terraces is the nearest other licensed nursing home, about 4.6 miles away, with a CMS overall rating of 5 of 5.
| Facility | Miles away | CMS overall | Licensed beds | CMS deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center at the Terraces 26475 South Tamiami Trail, 34135 | 4.6 | 5 of 5 | 40 | 2 |
| The Preserve 14750 Hope Center Loop, 33912 | 7.9 | 5 of 5 | 75 | 0 |
| Eagleridge Health and Rehabilitation Center 13881 Eagle Ridge Drive, 33912 | 8.4 | 3 of 5 | 120 | 6 |
| The Lodge at Cypress Cove 10500 Cypress Cove Dr, 33908 | 8.6 | 5 of 5 | 64 | 0 |
Which Lee County hospital is closest to Life Care Center of Estero?
Measured in a straight line, Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health is closest (about 7.9 miles), followed by Physicians Regional Medical Center Pine Ridge (about 12.4 miles).
Rehab referrals tend to follow these short distances, but a Medicare patient may choose any certified nursing home with a bed open.
State record: AHCA FloridaHealthFinder profile
