Ruleme Center

Ruleme Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 2810 Ruleme St in Eustis, Florida (ZIP 32726), within Lake County. The facility operates with 138 certified beds and is owned by a for-profit limited liability company. Ruleme Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve residents under either federal program. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to skilled nursing facilities on a scale of one to five, with five representing the highest rating. Ruleme Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5. The health inspection rating, which reflects findings from state survey inspections, stands at 3 out of 5. The staffing rating, which accounts for nursing hours relative to the resident census, is rated 2 out of 5. The quality measure rating, derived from clinical data indicators such as hospitalizations, falls, and pressure ulcers, is rated 4 out of 5. The facility maintains an active license with the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) in Florida. Prospective residents and their families can request details regarding the most recent state survey date and findings directly from AHCA or through the CMS Care Compare database. Ruleme Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, consistent with its dual certification status. This means the facility may serve residents who qualify under either federal insurance program. Individuals relying on private pay, long-term care insurance, or other funding sources should contact the facility directly at (352) 357-1990 to discuss current availability and financial arrangements. When compared to Florida state averages, Ruleme Center presents a mixed profile across CMS rating categories. Florida skilled nursing facilities tend to face competitive benchmarks given the state's high concentration of senior care providers. The facility's quality measure rating of 4 out of 5 is above the national average of 3, suggesting stronger performance on clinical outcome indicators. The staffing rating of 2 out of 5 falls below both state and national averages, indicating lower nursing hours per resident day relative to comparable facilities. The health inspection and overall ratings of 3 out of 5 each align with the midpoint of the rating scale, reflecting performance in line with average expectations. These individual ratings, taken together, allow for a data-informed comparison against other licensed facilities in Florida and the broader national pool of Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes.