Life Care Center of La Center
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise exceptionally kind and attentive nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 48 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility is highly recommended by families for its cleanliness and compassionate, attentive staff. While the reviews are overwhelmingly positive, families should always schedule a tour to observe the staff-to-resident interaction firsthand and confirm that the facility's culture aligns with their loved one's specific needs.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
48 reviews analyzed“Life Care Center of La Center is highly regarded by families for its clean, odor-free environment and exceptionally kind, attentive staff. Reviewers consistently praise the facility's warm, family-like atmosphere and the staff's dedication to providing personalized care for both long-term residents and rehab patients.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Exceptionally kind and attentive nursing staff
- Consistently clean, odor-free facility
- Strong family-oriented atmosphere
- Proactive communication with families regarding care
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Distribution
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed your team is very active in responding to family feedback online; how do you incorporate that family input into the daily care plans for residents?
- 2With a 3-star staffing rating, how do you ensure that the high level of attentiveness mentioned by families is consistently maintained across all shifts?
- 3Since many families highlight the strong, welcoming atmosphere here, what specific activities or social events do you host to help new residents feel like part of the family?
- 4Given the facility's excellent health inspection record, what are your specific protocols for maintaining such a high standard of cleanliness and odor control throughout the building?
- 5How does your nursing team coordinate with local medical providers to manage emergency situations or sudden changes in a resident's health status?
- 6With 70 residents in the facility, how do you balance the need for a close-knit, family-oriented environment with the clinical demands of a nursing home setting?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My mother-in-law was placed in Life Care of LaCenter about a month ago she has been very well taken care of by all staff they treat their residents like family! She has a little trouble eating and they even sit with her and help feed her!”
“My mom has been in several nursing homes and not taken well care of at all. Here, I can lay my head down at night and know that she is in the hands of people who truly love her. She is always clean! That’s huge! You walk in and it does not smell like a nursing home whatsoever.”
“I’ve been very pleased with mom’s progress since moving there. They keep me up to date on her progress with her therapies and do so in such a friendly manner.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility has a moderate inspection record with 12 deficiencies across three surveys, all corrected by the provider. The most recurring issues involved care planning and assessment, safety hazards, and nutrition services. Problems appear to be isolated incidents rather than persistent patterns, with deficiencies spread across different years (2018, 2019, 2024) and covering various operational areas including fire safety systems.
Feb 19, 2026Routine2
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Nov 14, 2024Routine1
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Dec 18, 2019Routine4
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Life Care Center of La Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Life Care Centers of America
194 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.5/5 · Rank 32 of 194 (Best)
Ownership & Management
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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