Life Care Center of New Port Richey sits in Pasco County and operates under Life Care Centers of America, with Forrest Preston holding most of the ownership since October 2002. The center has 113 certified beds and usually cares for about 109 residents each day. Residents can choose from furnished rooms with private bathrooms, have access to daily meals in a restaurant-style dining area, and use lounge spaces, a fitness center, and outdoor courtyards filled with comfortable furniture and landscaping where walking paths let residents enjoy fresh air and sunshine. The facility arranges transportation with a wheelchair-accessible bus, which helps a lot with getting to medical appointments or just going out on weekly excursions.
There's a focus on offering rehabilitation programs, including inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation therapies, occupational therapy, speech therapy, wound management, and post-operative recovery. Residents who need dementia or memory care can join specialized programs, while skilled nurses provide diabetes management, wound care, and general medical services around the clock. The nurse turnover rate is a little better than the state average, though the staffing levels sit just below state numbers at 3.85 nursing hours per resident per day.
Life Care Center does try to keep care plans personal, since in-house therapists and nurses work with each resident to create something that fits individual needs. On-site amenities also include emergency call systems, beauty and barber services, a gift shop, a library, a fitness center, and an ice-cream parlor. Residents enjoy social activities, access to the activity director, outings, and a vibrant community atmosphere, even with nearby medical facilities if extra help is needed. The facility provides both short-term and long-term care, respite care, and intermediate care, making it possible for residents to stay during recovery or live there full-time.
Recently, the facility's inspection reports have listed 24 deficiencies, with a standard inspection on March 5, 2025, finding 11. Specific issues include not honoring residents' rights to organize groups, not always performing PASARR screenings for mental disorders or intellectual disabilities, and not ensuring all nurses and aides have needed skills. Even so, many residents and their families still find comfort in the supportive environment, activities, and modern rehab equipment. The community shares life updates through a Facebook page, photo galleries, and video tours, so people can see what daily life looks like.
The facility offers accommodations with elevator access, outdoor patios, and landscaped courtyards, plus usual services like housekeeping, laundry, 24-hour nurse coverage, and emergency maintenance. Residents often take part in special events, weekly outings, and activities led by an activities director, aiming to give people a purposeful routine. Life Care Center of New Port Richey is a member of FALA and stays active with feedback forms online, but families should take time to review inspection findings and decide if the services and amenities fit what they're looking for.
