Life Care Center Of Jacksonville
4813 LENOIR AVENUE, Jacksonville, FL, 32216 · 9043324546
Nursing HomeMedicare CertifiedMedicaid CertifiedUpdated 2026-05-20
5.0
★★★★★
Overall Rating
Health Inspection
5.0
Staffing
4.0
Quality Measures
5.0
120
Licensed Beds
4.0
Staffing Rating
Life Care Center of Jacksonville earned an overall 5-star rating from CMS, which puts it in the top tier of nursing facilities nationwide. That overall score is built from three separate ratings, and this facility scores at the top or near the top in each one. The health inspection rating is a perfect 5 stars, meaning state inspectors found very few or no serious issues during their visits - a strong sign that the facility is being run the way it should be. The quality measures rating is also 5 stars, reflecting strong outcomes across 15 clinical benchmarks like fall rates, pressure ulcers, and how well residents maintain their ability to move and function day to day. Staffing comes in at 4 stars, which is above average, meaning nurses and aides are spending more time with residents than you'd find at most facilities, even if it's not quite at the highest level.
For families, this combination is genuinely reassuring. A high health inspection score tells you regulators aren't finding problems hiding behind the scenes. Strong quality measures mean residents are actually doing well physically, not just on paper. And solid staffing means your loved one is more likely to get timely, attentive care rather than waiting around for help. Taken together, these ratings suggest Life Care Center of Jacksonville is a consistently well-run facility worth serious consideration.
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Questions to ask when visiting
1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during the day shift, and does that number change at night or on weekends?
2. How long have your charge nurses and CNAs been working here, and what does your staff turnover look like over the past year?
3. If my loved one has a fall, an injury, or a sudden change in their condition, who contacts me, how quickly, and what happens in the hours right after?
4. Can I stop by unannounced at different times of day, and are there any restrictions on when family members can visit?
5. How do you handle a resident who refuses a meal, gets agitated, or is showing signs of pain - what does that process actually look like day to day?
6. Has this facility been cited for any deficiencies in the last two years, and can you walk me through what changed after those citations?
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About CMS Star Ratings
CMS assigns 1–5 star ratings to Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing homes based on three domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The overall rating is a weighted composite.
A 5-star overall rating does not guarantee excellence in every domain — inspect each sub-rating independently. Data is updated quarterly.
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Data sourced from CMS Care Compare. Last updated via nightly pipeline.