Blue Lake Post Acute
991 E NEW YORK AVE, Deland, FL 32724
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Blue Lake Post Acute Compares
Blue Lake Post Acute is a 60-bed for-profit nursing facility in Deland, Florida. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Florida average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (35.9%) is above the Florida average of 8.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 60 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 85% occupied.
Among the 7 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Deland, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Florida average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 35.9% — worse than the Florida average of 8.7% (310% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.2% — better than the Florida average of 2.6% (54% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.7% — better than the Florida average of 4.7% (85% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 30.3% — worse than the Florida average of 26.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Florida averages across 694 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Blue Lake Post Acute
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Blue Lake Post Acute with other nursing homes in Deland.
How is Blue Lake Post Acute addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Blue Lake Post Acute doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 35.9% here versus 8.7% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Blue Lake Post Acute keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.2% here versus 2.6% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Blue Lake Post Acute?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Blue Lake Post Acute lag behind other Deland options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.7 stars across 7 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Blue Lake Post Acute?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Deland
Deland sits in Volusia County, where adults 65 and older make up about 24.5% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Florida as a whole (20.5% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 133,744 (24.5%)
- Median age
- 46.5 years
- Median household income
- $52,407
- Median home value
- $194,900
Demographics for Volusia County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Deland.
Facility Details
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