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Nursing home in Lake City, Florida

Solaris Healthcare Lake City

Medicare and Medicaid

560 SW MCFARLANE AVE, Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 758-4777

CMS star ratings

CMS gives this nursing home an overall star rating of 4 out of 5. Each rating is compared with the mean of rated nursing homes in Florida (691 for the overall rating) and in the U.S. (14,565). How to read an inspection report.

Overall rating

  • This nursing home4
  • Florida average3.3 (691 rated)
  • U.S. average3.0 (14,565 rated)

Health inspections

  • This nursing home3
  • Florida average2.9 (691 rated)
  • U.S. average2.8 (14,565 rated)

Staffing

  • This nursing home4
  • Florida average3.3 (686 rated)
  • U.S. average2.9 (14,494 rated)

Quality measures

  • This nursing home5
  • Florida average4.2 (686 rated)
  • U.S. average3.6 (14,495 rated)

Health inspections

Most recent standard health inspection (rating cycle 1): Jun 6, 2025. CMS counts 6 health deficiencies in rating cycle 1.

  • This nursing home6
  • Florida average7.1 (694 with data)
  • U.S. average9.2 (14,652 with data)

Rating cycle 1 health deficiencies. Averages include every nursing home with a count in the CMS file; fewer is better.

Deficiencies since Sep 30, 2023

Inspectors cited 10 health deficiencies on 2 inspection dates since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 1 immediate jeopardy, 9 potential for harm.

  • 1 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
  • 0 Actual harm
  • 9 No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
  • 0 No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Health deficiencies since Sep 30, 2023, newest first
DateTagDeficiencyScope and severityInspection typeStatus
Jun 6, 2025F0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesJ Immediate jeopardy, isolatedStandardPast Non-Compliance Aug 29, 2024
Jun 6, 2025F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident Rights DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 7, 2025
Jun 6, 2025F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 7, 2025
Jun 6, 2025F0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Pharmacy Service DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 7, 2025
Jun 6, 2025F0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Pharmacy Service DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 7, 2025
Jun 6, 2025F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 7, 2025
Mar 7, 2024F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 10, 2024
Mar 7, 2024F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 10, 2024
Mar 7, 2024F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 10, 2024
Mar 7, 2024F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 10, 2024

Staffing

Total nurse staffing

Reported hours per resident per day.

  • This nursing home3.87 hours
  • Florida average3.82 hours (680 with data)
  • U.S. average3.86 hours (14,351 with data)

Registered nurse staffing

Reported hours per resident per day.

  • This nursing home0.63 hours
  • Florida average0.73 hours (680 with data)
  • U.S. average0.69 hours (14,351 with data)

Nursing staff turnover

Share of nursing staff who left during the year, as reported to CMS.

  • This nursing home31.4%
  • Florida average41.4% (646 with data)
  • U.S. average45.8% (13,538 with data)

Penalties

CMS lists 1 penalty for this nursing home: 1 fine totaling $24,850, and 0 payment denials. CMS counts penalties from the last 3 years.

Facility details

Certified beds120
Average residents per day115.5
OwnershipNon profit - Other
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
Inside a hospitalNo
Continuing care retirement communityNo
Resident and family councilResident
Automatic sprinklers in all required areasYes
ChainSolaris Healthcare (22 facilities)
Legal business nameSOLARIS HEALTHCARE LAKE CITY LLC
First approved for Medicare and MedicaidMay 26, 1992
CountyColumbia
CMS certification number105769

Also in Lake City

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Hospitals in Lake City
HospitalCMS overall ratingTypeEmergency services
HCA Florida Lake City HospitalAcute Care HospitalsYes
VA North Florida/South Georgia Healthcare System - Lake CityNot availableAcute Care - Veterans AdministrationYes

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