Ruleme Center
Eustis, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105855) · 138 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $24,889
Phone: (352) 357-1990 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ruleme Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, which is above the Florida state average of 3.27 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Ruleme Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.56 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 63.6% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
Ruleme Center has 2 federal fines on record from CMS totaling $24,889.00, and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Ruleme Center is a 138-bed skilled nursing facility in Eustis, Lake County, Florida, with an average of 117.5 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since August 1994.
According to CMS Care Compare, Ruleme Center holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.56, with registered nurse hours of 0.47 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 63.6%.
CMS records 2 federal fines against this facility totaling $24,889.00. There have been no payment denials on record. CMS's abuse icon is not displayed for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
Ruleme Center is part of the Aston Health chain, which operates 38 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.7 stars across the chain. There has been no change of ownership at this facility in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with Care Compare and the facility before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Ruleme Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, which is above the Florida state average of 3.27 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Ruleme Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.56 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 stars and nursing turnover of 63.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 2 fines totaling $24,889.00, and there have been no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Ruleme Center has 138 certified beds and an average of 117.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Aston Health chain, which includes 38 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Ruleme Center has been certified since August 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Ruleme Center scores 4, 3, 2, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at (352) 357-1990 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at (352) 357-1990 to arrange a visit and review details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full, current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105855?state=FL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.