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Life Care Center of Port Saint Lucie
3720 Se Jennings Rd, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952 · St. Lucie County · (772) 398-8080
123 certified beds, about 113 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1999
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
3 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 106012 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on January 29, 2026, inspectors cited 9 health deficiencies (the Florida average is 7.1, the national average 9.2).
None of its 33 health citations since June 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.99 hours per resident per day, against 3.82 across Florida and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.70 of those hours.
37.6% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Florida average 41.4%).
CMS links it to Life Care Centers of America, an affiliated group of 194 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
506/23
212/23
1108/24
112/24
102/25
104/25
109/25
210/25
901/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 33 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
29D
4E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
January 29, 2026Standard inspection · 9 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure comfortable room temperatures for 7 of 7 sampled residents who voiced complaints, as evidenced by uncomfortably cold room temperature readings below 71 degrees F (Fahrenheit) in the rooms of Resident #129, #128, #131, #76, #81, #105, and #83.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to follow physician orders for 1 of 5 sampled residents as evidenced by failure to administer blood pressure medication as ordered for Resident #4.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure care and services for respiratory care for 4 of 5 sampled residents as evidenced by failure to ensure Resident #4 and #1 was provided oxygen, failure to ensure Resident #83 received breathing treatments as ordered, and failure to ensure Resident # 131's oxygen tubing was stored properly.
- D Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and interviews the facility failed to ensure a proper assessment, obtain physician orders, a consent and assessment was done quarterly for 5 of 6 sampled residents reviewed for bed rails. (Resident #8, Resident #9, Resident #10, Resident #68 and Resident #71).
- D Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Inspectors wroteBased on policy review, observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure nursing staff clarified intravenous medication volume for 1 of 1 sampled resident, Resident #81, with IV medications. The facility failed to follow their medication administration policy by not preparing medications for one resident at a time and by failing to explain medications to residents during administration. This practice created a potential risk for medication error, including the possibility of medication exchange during the administration process. This deficiency involved 2 of 28 sampled residents. Residents #27 and #100.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy, observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure safe medication administration for 5 of 8 sampled residents as evidenced by failure to ensure narcotic reconciliation for Resident # 11, # 45, # 96, # 99 and #101.
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure proper monitoring of psychotropic medications as evidence by the AIMS (Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale) for 1 of 5 sampled residents reviewed for unnecessary medications, Resident #9.
- D Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the medication error rate was 9.38% percent. Three medication errors were identified while observing a total of 32 opportunities, affecting 3 of 5 residents observed (Residents #81, #7, and #117).
- D Ensure 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on policy review, observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure medications were not left unattended at the bedside for 2 of 35 residents reviewed (Residents #36 and #67). Additionally, the facility failed to ensure medication carts and medication rooms were free from expired medications for 1 of 9 medication carts and 1 of 3 medication rooms. The findings Included: The facility policy titled General Dose Preparation and Medication Administration, last revised 11/15/24, indicated that facility staff should not leave medications or chemicals unattended. 1). Clinical record review revealed Resident #36 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including brief psychotic disorder, low vision of the right eye (category 1), blindness of the left eye (category 3), bilateral hearing loss, and dementia. [...]
October 15, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, record review and interviews, the facility failed to provide services to avoid skin breakdown for 3 of 3 sampled residents, as evidenced by not performing skin assessments as ordered for Resident #4, #5, and #1.
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, record review and interview, the facility failed to provide care and services to address the nutritional status for 1 of 3 sampled residents, as evidenced by not weighing according to policy and addressing Resident #4's weight loss, in a timely manner.
September 11, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and administrative and clinical record review, the facility failed to provide evidence of a thorough investigation, assessment of the resident, and internal and federal reporting of an incident of a resident with reported new bruises of suspected origin. This failure affects 1 of 3 sampled residents reviewed (Resident # 1).
April 1, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review and policy review the facility failed to timely report to the State Agency allegations of abuse for 4 of 4 sampled residents (Resident #1 and Resident #4), and (Resident #5 and Resident #6) involved in an incident.
February 20, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and clinical and administrative record review, the facility failed to provide evidence of providing the necessary care and services to ensure that adequate monitoring of temperatures of hot beverages were consistently completed after an incident of a resident experiencing a burn from a hot beverage; failed to ensure hot liquid temperatures above the stated range, according to the facility's Food Temperature Log, Temperature Standards for hot foods should be at 140-170 degrees Fahrenheit were adjusted prior to serving; and failed to ensure the physician prescribed wound care orders were performed as prescribed, affecting 1 of 6 sampled residents ( Resident #1).
December 4, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical and administrative record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure 1 of 3 sampled residents (Resident #1) grievance was acknowledged and an effort was made to promptly resolve the grievance.
August 8, 2024Standard inspection · 11 citations
- E Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on policy review, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure care and services were provided in a dignified manner for 6 of 9 sampled residents reviewed with dignity concerns (Residents #26, #49, #54, #74, #3, #372).
- E Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews the facility failed to provide a safe, clean, comfortable homelike environment 3 of 3 units (Unit 100, 200 and 400).
- E Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure adequate staffing to provide nursing and related services to meet the resident's needs and in a manner that promotes each resident's rights, physical, mental and psychosocial well being for 13 of 24 sampled residents. This failure was evidenced by verbal complaints of a lack of staff by Residents #57, #54, #12, #74, #18, #26, #29, #3, #49, #40, #34, #372, #366, or their family members. This was also evidence by the lack of dignified care for Residents #3, #26, #49, #54, #74, and #372.
- D Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to respond to and honor request for insulin sensor use for 1 of 6 sampled residents reviewed for choices (Resident #54).
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on policy review, observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure of proper nail care for 1 of 3 sampled residents reviewed for Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) (Resident #74).
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on policy review, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure care and services for 3 of 7 sampled residents reviewed for medication use, as evidenced by the failure to follow physician ordered parameters for Resident #26, the failure to ensure timely antibiotics and timely central vascular access device (CVAD) dressing change for Resident #164, and the failure to ensure timely medication administration for Resident #76.
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to implement nutritional supplements for 1 of 3 sampled residents reviewed for nutrition (Resident #3).
- D Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to properly monitor the continuous tube feeding for 1 of 2 sampled residents, resulting in the failure to administer the calculated amount of nutrition and fluids (Resident #84).
- D Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure pain medication was provided as ordered for 1 of 3 sampled residents reviewed for pain ( Resident #76).
- D Ensure 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review and observation, the facility failed to keep medications secured as evidenced by an observation of dispensed and open medications at the bedside for 1 of 1 sampled residents (Resident #55) and failed to ensure medication carts were free of expired medications in 1 of 3 medication carts with the potential to negatively affect 1 resident (Resident #314), who was prescribed Ferrex 150 MG, which was expired.
- D Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on menu and recipe review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure an adequate protein portion for all residents eating the regular meal for lunch on 08/07/24. Upon entrance there were 108 residents in the facility with the potential to affect the 70 residents who consume a regular diet, including sampled Residents #77, #164, #49, #34, #54, #57, #53, #74, #76, #3, #12, and #55.
December 4, 2023Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, policy review and interview, the facility failed to report an adverse event of a fall resulting in fractures, involving 1 of 2 sampled residents (Resident #1).
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, policy review and interview, the facility failed to report and implement corrective actions to minimize reoccurrence of an adverse event, a fall resulting in a fracture, involving 1 of 2 sampled residents (Resident #1).
June 8, 2023Standard inspection · 5 citations
- E Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide mechanically altered food per physician's orders for 17 of 103 residents, including 3 of 3 sampled residents (Resident #12, #13 and #21).
- D Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure showers as per resident's choice for 1 of 6 sampled residents, and failed to ensure a right to choose the location to obtain care and services of a suprapubic catheter (urinary drainage device) for 1 of 1 sampled residents (Resident #56).
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide wound care per physician's orders and in accordance with professional standards for 1 of 4 sampled residents reviewed for non-pressure-related skin conditions (Resident #21).
- D Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to follow physician orders for water flushes for 1 of 1 sampled residents who is fed via enteral means, to prevent potential dehydration (Resident #74).
- D Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to accommodate food preferences for 2 of 6 sampled residents (Resident #47 and #12).
Fire safety inspections
11 fire safety citations on file: 3 on January 29, 2026, 4 on August 8, 2024, 1 on June 20, 2024, 3 on June 8, 2023.
Every fire safety citation11 citations
- F Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- F Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- F Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.99 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.70 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.44 | 3.49 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.23 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.06 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 37.6% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 62.5% | 46.0% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.46 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.21 on weekdays and 3.44 on weekends, 18% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.05 in April to June 2025 to 3.99 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.99 | 0.70 | 4.21 | 3.44 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 113 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.08 | 0.64 | 4.32 | 3.49 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 110 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.01 | 0.60 | 4.23 | 3.45 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 110 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.05 | 0.69 | 4.25 | 3.53 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 107 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Florida, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.76 | 0.70 | 3.90 | 3.44 | 1.1% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Florida
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $18.03 | $17.33 to $20.34 | 96,960 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $29.70 | $28.14 to $31.11 | 38,620 |
| Registered nurses | $40.48 | $37.82 to $48.64 | 229,940 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Florida | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.6 | 8.7 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.6 | 9.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.1 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.6 | 8.6 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 25.3 | 26.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 8.0 | 9.1 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.3 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: PORT ST. LUCIE OPERATIONS LLC. CMS links this home to Life Care Centers of America, a group of 194 nursing homes averaging 3.4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston, Forrest | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 08/24/2015 | |
| Hickman, Slyvia | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 11/13/2023 | |
| Preston, Aaron | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/03/2005 | |
| Valdez, Jeffrey | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 06/20/2022 | |
| Cross, Cindy | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/01/2017 | |
| Henry, Terry | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/01/2017 | |
| Thurmond, Joan | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/01/2017 | |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 08/24/2015 | |
| Deno, Yohanna | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2022 | |
| Fletcher, Todd | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2021 | |
| Hickman, Slyvia | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/13/2023 | |
| Lay, Lisa | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/24/2017 | |
| Preston, Aaron | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/03/2005 | |
| Preston, Aubrey | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/27/2024 | |
| Preston, Forrest | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/24/2015 | |
| Swanker, Richard | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Valdez, Jeffrey | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/20/2022 | |
| Ziegler, James | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/24/2015 | |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/16/2015 | |
| Deno, Yohanna | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/07/2025 | |
| Preston, Forrest | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/16/2015 | |
| Valdez, Jeffrey | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/27/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 14 problems in this area, most recently on January 29, 2026: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on January 29, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on January 29, 2026: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on September 11, 2025: "Respond appropriately to all alleged violations."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.44 hours per resident per day, below the Florida average of 3.49.
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Palm Garden of Port Saint Lucie Port Saint Lucie, 0.9 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Savannas Park Health and Rehabilitation Center Port Saint Lucie, 1.4 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 24 citations
- Port St. Lucie Rehabilitation and Healthcare Port Saint Lucie, 5.3 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 19 citations
- Waters Edge Health and Rehabilitation Palm City, 6.3 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Stuart Rehabilitation and Healthcare Stuart, 7.1 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 15 citations
- Solaris Healthcare Parkway Stuart, 7.3 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 15 citations
- Palm City Nursing & Rehab Center Palm City, 8.1 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 19 citations
Florida contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Florida. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, Long Term Care Services Unit, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 1-888-831-0404. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: FloridaHealthFinder, where Florida publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Life Care Center of Port Saint Lucie's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Life Care Center of Port Saint Lucie 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Life Care Center of Port Saint Lucie get at its last inspection?
- 9 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on January 29, 2026. The Florida average is 7.1.
- Has Life Care Center of Port Saint Lucie been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Life Care Center of Port Saint Lucie accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Life Care Center of Port Saint Lucie?
- CMS lists 22 owners and managers, and links the home to Life Care Centers of America. Legal business name: PORT ST. LUCIE OPERATIONS LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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