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LIFE CARE SERVICES

Every nursing home CMS records under this group, and how the portfolio performs as a whole. Consistency across a group says more about an operator than any single building.

Homes

43

States

18

Beds

2,901

Avg score

87.1

Avg turnover

38%

Federal fines

$895,542

All 43 homes

A

99/100

Acacia Health Center

Phoenix, AZ · Maricopa County

CMS 5/578 bedsFor-profit
Nurse hours
5.65 /day
Staff turnover
17%
Serious cites
0

Acacia Health Center runs on a level of nurse staffing that most homes don't come close to, 5.65 hours per resident day against a national average of 3.86. That kind of margin matters on nights and weekends, and even though weekend coverage here dips about 10% below its own weekday numbers, it stays well above what's typical elsewhere. Turnover is where this place really separates itself: 16.7% annually, compared to a national average near 46%, which means the people caring for residents tend to stick around and know them. The record is thin, too, three deficiencies, none at the harm level, none abuse-related, with an inspection as recent as December 2025. Corporate ownership, but the numbers read like a home that's actually staffed.

A

99/100

Waters Edge Health And Rehabilitation

Palm City, FL · Martin County

CMS 5/536 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
5.39 /day
Staff turnover
17%
Serious cites
0

Waters Edge runs 5.39 nurse hours per resident per day, roughly 40% more than the national average, and its weekend staffing dips only about 7% below weekdays, a small gap compared to many homes. Staff turnover is 16.7%, well under the 45.8% national figure, which matters because consistent caregivers learn residents' routines. The 9 deficiencies on record include none tied to harm or abuse, and the most recent inspection was May 2025, so the picture is current rather than stale. At 36 beds under corporate for-profit ownership, it's small enough that staffing numbers reflect daily reality, not a large building's averages. All three CMS star ratings, health inspections, quality measures, staffing, sit at 5 out of 5.

A

99/100

Friendship Village

Kalamazoo, MI · Kalamazoo County

CMS 5/557 bedsNon-profit
Nurse hours
5.91 /day
Staff turnover
20%
Serious cites
0

Friendship Village runs 5.91 nursing hours per resident day, roughly half again the national figure of 3.86, and its weekend coverage dips only about 13% below weekday levels, a gap that tends to matter when a Friday afternoon problem stretches into Sunday. Staff turnover sits at 20% against a national average near 46%, which usually means familiar faces and less retraining churn. The 16 deficiencies on record include nothing at the harm or jeopardy level and nothing abuse-related, and the most recent inspection landed in April 2026. As a nonprofit with 57 certified beds, it's small enough that census changes hit staffing ratios quickly.

A

99/100

Briarwood At Timber Ridge

Issaquah, WA · King County

CMS 5/545 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.64 /day
Staff turnover
29%
Serious cites
0

Briarwood At Timber Ridge runs 4.64 nurse hours per resident per day, roughly a fifth more than the national average, and its staff turnover sits at 28.6 percent against a national 45.8, meaning the people caring for your relative are more likely to still be there next year than at a typical home. Weekend coverage dips about 12 percent below weekdays, so ask how that plays out on a Sunday. The inspection record shows 19 deficiencies, none at the harm level and none abuse-related, with the most recent visit in December 2025. For a 45-bed for-profit, that combination of low turnover and steady survey history is what stands out.

A

99/100

Health Care Ctr At The Forum At Rancho San Antonio

Cupertino, CA · Santa Clara County

CMS 4/548 bedsNon-profit
Nurse hours
5.75 /day
Staff turnover
29%
Serious cites
0

The Health Care Center at The Forum at Rancho San Antonio runs on unusually heavy staffing for a 48-bed nonprofit home, 5.75 nurse hours per resident day, roughly half again the national figure. Weekend coverage dips about 8% below weekday levels, but turnover sits at 28.8% against a national average near 46%, so the people caring for residents tend to stay. The tradeoff shows up in inspections: 36 deficiencies on the current record, one tied to abuse, though none reached harm or jeopardy. The last survey was in January 2026. Strong quality and staffing marks sit alongside middling inspection results, worth asking about that abuse citation directly.

A

97/100

Residences At Vantage Point

Columbia, MD · Howard County

CMS 5/544 bedsNon-profit
Nurse hours
5.18 /day
Staff turnover
17%
Serious cites
0

Residences At Vantage Point runs 5.18 nurse hours per resident day, roughly a third more than the national average, and its weekend coverage dips only about 8% below weekdays, a smaller drop than many homes show. Staff turnover sits at 16.7%, well under the 45.8% national figure, which matters because consistent caregivers know the residents. The tradeoff is a longer deficiency record: 26 citations on file, four tied to abuse, though none reached the harm or jeopardy level. The last inspection was March 2026, so the picture is current. Quality and staffing measures both score at the top of CMS's scale, and the nonprofit corporation structure means no owner is extracting a profit margin.

A

97/100

The Preston Health Center

Hilton Head Island, SC · Beaufort County

CMS 5/562 bedsNon-profit
Nurse hours
6.41 /day
Staff turnover
21%
Serious cites
0

The Preston Health Center runs on 6.41 nurse hours per resident per day, roughly two and a half hours more than the typical American nursing home. Weekend coverage dips about 10% from its own weekday level, which is worth asking about if your family visits on Saturdays or Sundays. Staff turnover sits at 20.5%, less than half the national figure, so the people caring for residents tend to stay. The inspection record shows five deficiencies, one serious enough to involve harm or jeopardy, and one fine of $8,018. Its last inspection was in December 2025, so the picture is current.

A

96/100

Essex Meadows Health Center

Essex, CT · Lower Ct River Vly County

CMS 5/545 bedsFor-profit
Nurse hours
5.00 /day
Staff turnover
35%
Serious cites
0

Essex Meadows runs on 5.00 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 29% above the national average, and its staff turnover of 34.5% sits well below the 45.8% national figure, that combination is why its staffing picture holds up. Weekend coverage dips about 14% below weekday levels, so ask how that plays out on a Sunday. The inspection record shows 17 deficiencies, none at the harm or jeopardy level, but four tied to abuse, which is worth asking about directly. A state inspection in January 2025 was recent enough to reflect current conditions. It's a for-profit LLC with 45 beds, meaning smaller scale and less margin for error when a shift runs thin.

A

96/100

Springs At Monarch Landing, The

Naperville, IL · Du Page County

CMS 5/596 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
5.15 /day
Staff turnover
37%
Serious cites
0

The Springs at Monarch Landing is a for-profit LLC home in Naperville with 96 certified beds, and its numbers hold up under scrutiny. Nurse staffing runs 5.15 hours per resident day, roughly a third above the national average, and weekend coverage dips only about 10% below its own weekday level, so care doesn't fall off a cliff on Saturdays and Sundays. Staff turnover sits at 36.8%, meaningfully better than the 45.8% national figure. On the inspection side, 11 deficiencies appear on the current record, but none at the harm or jeopardy level and none abuse-related, with the most recent inspection completed in July 2024. All three CMS star ratings land at 5 out of 5.

A

96/100

Marquette

Indianapolis, IN · Marion County

CMS 5/557 bedsNon-profit
Nurse hours
4.43 /day
Staff turnover
24%
Serious cites
0

Marquette runs on a non-profit model with 57 beds in Indianapolis, and the staffing numbers stand out first: 4.43 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 15% above the national average, with weekend coverage dipping about 13% below its own weekday level. Turnover sits at 23.7% against a national average near 46%, meaning the people caring for residents tend to stay. The tradeoff is a longer deficiency record, 15 citations on file, two serious enough to reach harm or jeopardy level, though none involve abuse. The most recent inspection was February 2026. Steady staffing and strong quality marks don't erase those two serious findings; they just tell you where to focus your questions.

A

96/100

The Birches At Trillium Woods

Plymouth, MN · Hennepin County

CMS 5/544 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
5.48 /day
Staff turnover
21%
Serious cites
0

The Birches at Trillium Woods runs on 5.48 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 42 percent above the national average, and its staff turnover of 21.1 percent sits far below the 45.8 percent typical elsewhere. That combination, more hands on deck and far fewer people leaving, is the main thing separating this Plymouth home from most of its peers. Six deficiencies on record, none involving harm or abuse, with the most recent inspection in May 2026. Weekend coverage dips about 10 percent below its own weekday level, which is worth asking about if your family visits mainly on Saturdays or Sundays.

A

94/100

Avalon Health Care Center At Stoneridge

Mystic, CT · Southeastern Ct County

CMS 5/540 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.80 /day
Staff turnover
27%
Serious cites
0

Avalon Health Care Center at Stoneridge runs on more nursing hours than most homes in the country, 4.80 per resident day against a national average of 3.86. That's roughly a quarter more hands-on time, and the staff tends to stay: turnover sits at 27.1% while the national figure is closer to 46%. Weekend coverage does thin out, running about 11% below its own weekday pace, so ask how that plays out on a Sunday afternoon. The inspection record is a mixed picture worth reading carefully. Eight deficiencies, including one at the harm or jeopardy level and two tied to abuse, plus a single $8,018 fine. The most recent state visit was September 2024. Staffing is clearly the strength here; the survey history is where your questions should go.

A

94/100

Premier Place At The Glenview

Naples, FL · Collier County

CMS 5/542 bedsNon-profit
Nurse hours
4.75 /day
Staff turnover
39%
Serious cites
0

Premier Place At The Glenview runs about 4.75 nurse hours per resident each day, roughly a quarter more than the national average, and weekend staffing only dips about 4% below its own weekday levels. Turnover sits at 38.8%, below the 45.8% national figure, which matters for whether you see the same faces month to month. The current record shows four deficiencies, none at the harm or jeopardy level and none abuse-related, and the most recent inspection was January 23, 2026. It's a nonprofit corporation operating 42 certified beds in Naples, with five out of five stars on health inspections, quality measures, and staffing.

A

92/100

The Arbour At Westminster Manor

Austin, TX · Travis County

CMS 5/590 bedsNon-profit
Nurse hours
4.96 /day
Staff turnover
40%
Serious cites
0

The Arbour at Westminster Manor runs about 4.96 nurse staffing hours per resident day, roughly 29 percent above the national average, and its 40.4 percent turnover sits below the national 45.8 percent, meaningful stability for a 90-bed nonprofit in Austin. Weekend staffing dips about 10 percent below its own weekday level, so coverage isn't perfectly even. The inspection record is where it gets complicated: 8 deficiencies, one at harm or jeopardy level and one abuse-related, plus a single $29,085 fine, with the most recent inspection in December 2025. Strong staffing and quality marks don't erase a harm-level finding, so ask specifically what happened and what changed since.

A

91.5/100

Cypress Glen Retirement Community

Greenville, NC · Pitt County

CMS 5/56 bedsNon-profit
Nurse hours
7.29 /day
Staff turnover
n/a
Serious cites
0

Cypress Glen runs six certified beds in Greenville, which puts it in a category most families never encounter, a small, nonprofit operation where the numbers look almost too good. Nurse staffing sits at 7.29 hours per resident day, roughly 89% above the national average of 3.86, though weekend coverage drops about 13% from its own weekday level. The inspection record shows one deficiency total, none at the harm level and none tied to abuse, with the most recent visit in August 2025. All three CMS star ratings, health inspections, quality measures, and staffing, come in at five out of five. For a six-bed home, that consistency across every measure is the story.

A

91/100

Oakton Place Health And Rehabilitation At The Arli

Naples, FL · Collier County

CMS 2/544 bedsFor-profit
Nurse hours
5.98 /day
Staff turnover
27%
Serious cites
0

Oakton Place runs on unusually heavy staffing, nearly six nursing hours per resident day, roughly half again the national figure, and its nurses stay: turnover of 27.3% sits well under the 45.8% national rate. The quality measures CMS tracks also come back strong. What drags the record down is inspections. Thirteen deficiencies are on file, four of them serious enough to put residents in harm's way, including one tied to abuse, and a single $170,235 fine followed the June 2024 visit. Weekend coverage thins by about 8% against weekdays, which matters in a 44-bed home where help is the whole safety net. Good hands on deck; a troubled paper trail.

A

90/100

Terraces At The Clare

Chicago, IL · Cook County

CMS 5/550 bedsFor-profit
Nurse hours
4.96 /day
Staff turnover
37%
Serious cites
0

Terraces At The Clare runs about 4.96 nursing hours per resident each day, roughly 28% above the national average, and that's the main reason it holds up well. Weekend coverage dips about 9% below its own weekday level, so ask how that plays out on a Sunday. Staff turnover sits at 36.7%, better than the 45.8% national figure, which matters for whether you see the same faces. Ten deficiencies on record, none at the harm level, but two are abuse-related and worth asking about directly. The last inspection was recent, in May 2025, and the home is individually owned for profit.

A

90/100

Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur

Towson, MD · Baltimore County

CMS 5/549 bedsFor-profit
Nurse hours
4.66 /day
Staff turnover
37%
Serious cites
0

Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr in Towson runs about 4.66 nursing hours per resident each day, roughly a fifth more than the national average, which is the main reason its staffing rating sits at the top of the scale. Turnover is 36.7 percent against a national 45.8, so fewer caregivers are walking out the door than at the typical home. The 20 deficiencies on record include nothing at the harm or jeopardy level and nothing abuse-related, and the last inspection came in December 2025. Weekend hours dip about 8 percent below weekday levels, worth asking about if your family visits Saturdays or Sundays. It's a for-profit partnership, and the quality measure rating lands in the middle at 3 out of 5.

A

89/100

Oaks Health Ctr At The Marshes Of Skidaway Island

Savannah, GA · Chatham County

CMS 4/523 bedsNon-profit
Nurse hours
6.26 /day
Staff turnover
32%
Serious cites
0

The Oaks Health Center at the Marshes of Skidaway Island runs on unusually deep staffing for a 23-bed nonprofit home, 6.26 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 62% above the national figure. Turnover sits at 31.8%, well under the 45.8% national average, and weekend coverage dips only about 6% below weekdays, so care doesn't thin out when families tend to visit. What holds it back from the top tier is its inspection record: five deficiencies, two of them serious enough to reach harm or jeopardy level, plus two fines totaling $8,788. Nothing abuse-related appears. The most recent inspection was March 2026.

A

88.5/100

Rolling Green Village

Greenville, SC · Greenville County

CMS 5/522 bedsNon-profit
Nurse hours
6.50 /day
Staff turnover
49%
Serious cites
0

Rolling Green Village runs on 6.50 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 68 percent above the national average of 3.86, and it holds five stars each for staffing and health inspections. The trade-off is that weekends drop about 24 percent below its own weekday coverage, so the care your family member gets may depend on which day they need it. Staff turnover sits at 48.8 percent, slightly worse than the national 45.8 percent, and the record shows three deficiencies, one tied to abuse, though none rose to the level of harm or jeopardy. The last inspection was in May 2025, and this is a small for-profit home with just 22 beds.

A

88/100

Westminster Village - West Lafayette

West Lafayette, IN · Tippecanoe County

CMS 3/572 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
5.47 /day
Staff turnover
39%
Serious cites
0

Westminster Village runs one of the better staffing operations you'll find in Indiana, 5.47 nurse hours per resident day, well above the national average, and weekend coverage only dips about 6% below weekdays, which matters because that's where a lot of homes cut corners. Turnover sits at 39.3%, better than the national rate. The trouble is the inspection record: 15 deficiencies, one serious enough to cause harm, and a $72,545 fine. A recent January 2026 inspection means that record is fresh, not stale. Strong hands-on care, but a survey history that suggests problems with how care gets delivered and documented. Worth asking the administrator directly about that harm-level finding before you decide.

A

88/100

Wesley Pines Retirement Community

Lumberton, NC · Robeson County

CMS 4/562 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.17 /day
Staff turnover
27%
Serious cites
0

Wesley Pines runs a leaner operation than most: 4.17 nurse hours per resident day against a national average near 3.86, and weekend staffing that dips only about 9% below weekdays. Staff turnover sits at 26.6%, well under the national 45.8%, a real advantage in a county where finding and keeping nurses is hard. The trade-offs show up elsewhere. Nine deficiencies are on file, two tied to abuse, though none rose to the level of documented harm or jeopardy, and the last inspection was recent, in January 2026. Quality measures score at the top of CMS's scale, which is worth noticing for a corporation-owned home of this size.

A

88/100

The Rosewood Health Center

Raleigh, NC · Wake County

CMS 5/557 bedsNon-profit
Nurse hours
5.98 /day
Staff turnover
21%
Serious cites
0

The Rosewood Health Center runs on unusually deep staffing for a 57-bed nonprofit in Raleigh, 5.98 nurse hours per resident day against a national average of 3.86, and a 21.3% turnover rate that's less than half the national figure. That kind of retention matters, because it means the people caring for your family member have usually been there a while. Its four deficiencies on record include nothing at the harm or jeopardy level and nothing abuse-related, and the most recent inspection was in June 2025, so the picture is current rather than stale. The weaker spot is the quality measure rating, which sits at 2 out of 5, worth asking about directly when you visit.

A

87/100

Dallas Retirement Village Health Center

Dallas, OR · Polk County

CMS 4/5121 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
5.40 /day
Staff turnover
44%
Serious cites
0

Dallas Retirement Village Health Center runs a for-profit, individually owned home with 121 certified beds, and its nurse staffing sits at 5.40 hours per resident day, roughly 40% above the national average of 3.86. That's the real story here, though weekend coverage drops about 13% below its own weekday level, and staff turnover lands at 44%, close to the national 45.8%. The current record shows 35 deficiencies, none at harm or jeopardy level, but one abuse-related citation on file. Inspections are recent, with the last one dated April 2026, and CMS gives it middling marks for health inspections and quality measures while staffing earns 4 of 5 stars.

A

86/100

Parkwood Village

Bedford, TX · Tarrant County

CMS 4/5107 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.81 /day
Staff turnover
43%
Serious cites
0

Parkwood Village runs 107 certified beds in Bedford under for-profit LLC ownership, and its nurse staffing sits at 4.81 hours per resident day, roughly a quarter above the national average of 3.86. That margin matters, though weekends dip about 14% below the home's own weekday coverage. Staff turnover is 42.6%, a touch better than the 45.8% national figure. The current record shows 16 deficiencies, none at harm or jeopardy level, but one is abuse-related. The last inspection was December 12, 2024, and all three CMS star ratings, health inspections, quality measures, and staffing, land at 4 out of 5.

A

85/100

Greenwood Village South

Greenwood, IN · Johnson County

CMS 5/5137 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.00 /day
Staff turnover
43%
Serious cites
0

Greenwood Village South runs on 4.00 nurse hours per resident day, a bit above the national average, though weekends drop roughly 9% below its own weekday level, worth knowing if your visits tend to fall on Saturdays or Sundays. Staff turnover sits at 43.1%, slightly better than the national figure, and the home carries six deficiencies with none at the harm level and nothing abuse-related. A July 2025 inspection means the record is recent, and a nonprofit corporation owns its 137 beds. The staffing star comes in lower than the inspection and quality marks, which is the one number here I'd ask about directly.

A

85/100

Eastcastle Pl Bradford Ter Conv Ctr

Milwaukee, WI · Milwaukee County

CMS 5/540 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
5.13 /day
Staff turnover
53%
Serious cites
0

Eastcastle Pl Bradford Ter runs 5.13 nurse hours per resident day, roughly a third more staffing than the national average, and that shows up in its five-star staffing and quality ratings. The tradeoff is consistency: weekend coverage drops about 13% below its own weekday level, and annual turnover of 53.2% sits above the national 45.8%. The inspection record is the weaker side, 16 deficiencies, including one at harm level and two tied to abuse, with $99,452 in fines. The most recent inspection was February 2026, so the record is current. Strong day-to-day care numbers, but staffing stability and a serious citation history are the things to ask about directly.

B

84/100

The Stewart Health Center

Charlotte, NC · Mecklenburg County

CMS 2/565 bedsNon-profit
Nurse hours
5.50 /day
Staff turnover
33%
Serious cites
0

The Stewart Health Center runs 5.50 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 42% above the national average, and its staff turnover of 33.3% sits well below the 45.8% national figure. That's real consistency on the floor, though weekend coverage dips about 7% from weekday levels. Where the numbers get harder to explain is the inspection record: 14 deficiencies, two of them serious enough to involve harm or jeopardy, and two fines totaling $57,971. A 2-out-of-5 inspection rating against a 4-out-of-5 staffing rating is an unusual split, the people are there, but the last survey in May 2025 still found problems worth citing.

B

83.5/100

Somerfield At The Heritage

Brentwood, TN · Williamson County

CMS 3/566 bedsFor-profit
Nurse hours
4.23 /day
Staff turnover
48%
Serious cites
0

Somerfield At The Heritage runs 4.23 nurse hours per resident day, about 10% above the national average, and weekends dip roughly 15% below its own weekday coverage, worth knowing if most of your visits fall on Saturdays and Sundays. The current record shows six deficiencies, none at the harm or jeopardy level and none abuse-related, though the last inspection was April 2022, so that record is getting old. Annual turnover sits at 47.6%, slightly worse than the national 45.8%, which means roughly half the staff you meet this year may not be there next year. The county's for-profit LLC ownership is typical for Tennessee. Strong marks on health inspections and quality measures, thinner on staff retention.

B

83/100

Radford Green

Lincolnshire, IL · Lake County

CMS 5/584 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
5.41 /day
Staff turnover
36%
Serious cites
0

Radford Green runs on 5.41 nursing hours per resident per day, roughly 40% above the national average, and weekend staffing holds within about 6% of weekday levels, rare for a for-profit home. Annual turnover sits at 35.7%, well under the national 45.8%, so the people around your parent are more likely to stay. The caution is on the record: 25 deficiencies, 6 serious enough to risk harm, one tied to abuse, and $68,794 in fines, with the last inspection in February 2025. Strong staffing and quality measures, a thinner inspection history. Worth asking the administrator directly what changed since.