Life Care Center At Wells Crossing
355 CROSSING BLVD, Orange Park, FL, 32073 · 9042641950
Nursing HomeMedicare CertifiedMedicaid CertifiedUpdated 2026-05-20
5.0
★★★★★
Overall Rating
Health Inspection
4.0
Staffing
3.0
Quality Measures
5.0
120
Licensed Beds
3.0
Staffing Rating
Life Care Center at Wells Crossing holds a 5-star overall rating from CMS, which is the highest possible score. That overall rating is a composite of three separate ratings, each measuring something different about the facility. The health inspection rating comes in at 4 stars, meaning state inspectors found fewer and less serious issues here than at most nursing homes in Florida. The staffing rating sits at 3 stars, which is average, so the number of nursing hours residents receive relative to the size of the facility is in line with typical homes but not a standout. The quality measures rating is a perfect 5 stars, reflecting that residents here tend to have strong clinical outcomes across 15 tracked health indicators, things like mobility, pain management, and infection rates.
The reason the overall rating can reach 5 stars even with an average staffing score is that CMS weighs the pieces together, and the facility's exceptional quality outcomes and solid inspection record more than carry the day. For families, this profile is reassuring. You may want to ask the facility directly about staffing levels during evenings and weekends, since that 3-star score is worth a follow-up conversation. But the 5-star quality measures result is arguably the most meaningful number here, because it reflects what is actually happening with residents' health day to day. Overall, this is a facility that performs at a high level by most meaningful measures.
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Questions to ask when visiting
1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during a typical day shift and night shift, and has that ratio changed in the past year?
2. How often do residents see the same aides and nurses week to week, or does the facility rely heavily on agency staff to fill shifts?
3. Can you walk me through exactly what happens if a resident falls, develops a pressure sore, or shows signs of a sudden health change - who gets called, and how fast?
4. What does a typical day actually look like for a resident who needs help with meals, bathing, and getting around - what time do things happen and who assists them?
5. What were your most recent state inspection findings, and what specific steps did you take to fix any problems that were cited?
6. How does the staff handle a resident who resists care, becomes confused at night, or gets agitated - what is the actual approach, and is any chemical restraint ever used?
For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to [questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home](/blog/questions-to-ask-before-choosing-a-nursing-home-in-florida).
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.