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Life Care Center of Orange Park

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise clean, well-maintained facility. Still worth an in-person visit.

2145 Kingsley Ave, Orange Park, FL 32073180 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.3/5

based on 341 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is an excellent choice for short-term rehabilitation due to its high-quality therapy team and clean environment. However, if you are considering long-term or memory care, be aware that multiple families have reported significant issues with staffing levels and basic hygiene assistance. I strongly recommend visiting during off-hours or weekends to observe the actual level of care provided before making a decision.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

341 reviews on Google
Life Care Center of Orange Park receives high praise for its cleanliness, professional therapy team, and engaging activities, with many families noting significant improvements under recent management. However, there is a recurring pattern of serious concerns regarding understaffing, particularly during off-hours, which leads to delays in basic hygiene care, call-light response, and assistance with feeding. Families should be aware that while the facility excels in rehabilitation, the level of daily personal care for high-dependency residents can be inconsistent.

Quality Themes

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Food8.0Staff5.0Clean9.0Activities9.0Meds3.0Memory2.0Comms6.0Value7.0

Strengths

  • Clean, well-maintained facility
  • Highly effective physical and occupational therapy
  • Engaging activities and social programs
  • Friendly and professional front-desk staff

Concerns

  • Understaffing leading to delayed response times and neglect of basic hygiene (e.g., changing diapers) (mentioned by 12 reviewers)
  • Lack of assistance with feeding for residents unable to eat independently (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Medication management errors and inconsistent administration (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Staff professionalism and attitude issues (mentioned by 4 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2344.42024(62)4.52025(102)4.72026(64)

Distribution · 228 analyzed

5
175
4
31
3
2
2
4
1
16

How They Respond to Reviews

97%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed your team is very active in responding to online feedback; how do you use that resident and family input to improve daily operations?
  • 2Given the importance of consistent care, what specific protocols do you have in place to ensure timely assistance with hygiene and personal care needs throughout the day and night?
  • 3Since therapy is a known strength here, how do you integrate those physical and occupational therapy goals into the resident's daily routine outside of scheduled sessions?
  • 4What is your process for overseeing medication administration to ensure accuracy and consistency for residents who require daily assistance?
  • 5For residents who need help with meals, how do you ensure they receive the necessary support and attention during dining times?
  • 6How do you maintain high standards of care and staff engagement during shifts where the facility is at full capacity?

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Key Review Excerpts

The rehab team has done an amazing job helping my dad, and I’m very happy with his progress.

Long-term resident's family · 2026★★★★★

The physical, occupational and speech therapists gave her the confidence to get back to her own home.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

If you really wanna know what its like here, just know your loved one better be able to feed themselves, clean themselves, and use the bathroom by themselves. Or they will be sitting in dirty diapers all day.

Memory care family member · 2026☆☆☆☆
Source: 341 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.43hrs
57%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.79hrs
92%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
46%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
42%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both 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

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

13

measures

Worse Than Avg

1

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.7%
Better than Avg
Here
2.7%
US
15.5%
FL
8.7%
Clay
18.1%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.2%
Better than Avg
Here
8.2%
US
19.5%
FL
15.0%
Clay
20.1%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.7%
Better than Avg
Here
4.7%
US
14.4%
FL
9.1%
Clay
15.2%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.4%
Better than Avg
Here
7.4%
US
15.3%
FL
10.6%
Clay
14.7%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.4%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
5.4%
US
12.1%
FL
4.1%
Clay
11.6%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
FL
98.1%
Clay
96.4%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
79.8%
FL
94.7%
Clay
80.8%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
81.8%
FL
94.8%
Clay
85.3%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.4%
Better than Avg
Here
0.4%
US
1.6%
FL
1.5%
Clay
2.7%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

3deficiencies
Well below state avg (7.3)

This facility shows a moderate inspection record with 9 deficiencies across 3 surveys, all corrected by the provider. The most recurring issues involve quality of care concerns including respiratory care (cited twice), along with problems in care planning and daily living assistance. Recent 2025 inspections found new issues with fire safety systems and pressure ulcer prevention, suggesting ongoing operational challenges despite previous corrections.

Feb 6, 2025Routine
4
0345Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0644Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Mar 23, 2023Routine
1
0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Jul 29, 2021Routine
4
0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Life Care Center of Orange Park

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Life Care Centers of America

Chain Size

194 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.5/5 · Rank 1 of 194 (Best)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Preston, Forrest

Owner (parent company)

Key personnel

Dickerman, JessaManaging Control - Governing BodyHeller, NateashaManaging Control - Governing BodyPreston, AaronManaging Control - Governing BodyCross, CindyOfficer / DirectorHenry, TerryOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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