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HomeFloridaLife Care Center of Palm Bay

Life Care Center of Palm Bay

175 Villa Nueva Ave, Palm Bay, FL 329073219521818WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.8on Google(640 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
141
certified

How Life Care Center of Palm Bay Compares in Florida

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Florida. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
5/5
FL average
3.3/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
FL average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
5/5
FL average
3.3/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.80 hrs/day
FL average
3.82 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.93 hrs/day
FL average
0.73 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
28.2%
FL average
41.4%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Florida average of 3.3/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Florida average of 2.8/5.
Reported RN time is 0.93 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.73.
Staff turnover is 28.2%, lower than the Florida average of 41.4%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 20, 2023
Most recent cycle
2
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 9, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 3 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$9,658/mo
Florida median
Private Room
$10,646/mo
Florida median
Brevard County 65+
146,692
24.0% of county
County Population
610,723
Brevard County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Life Care Center of Palm Bay is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Palm Bay, Florida with 141 certified beds. It has been operating since 2004. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
141
Avg Residents/Day
132.2
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
May 28, 2004
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Brevard
Last Inspection
Jan 9, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2
Weighted Score
21.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (8)

F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Jan 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jan 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Actual Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Apr 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Apr 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Apr 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0803Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Apr 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: Apr 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: May 27, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.30 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.57 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.93 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.80 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.43 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.12 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
28.2%
RN Turnover
43.2%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (25)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY II, INCDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AApr 16, 2003
PRESTON, FORRESTINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AApr 16, 2003
HUTCHINSON, ELLENMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ANov 22, 2024
PRESTON, AARONMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ANov 1, 2018
TARBET, WILLARDMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AApr 23, 2018
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 2, 2003
HENRY, TERRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999
LAY, LISACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 9, 2018
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2011
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 3, 2003
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY II, INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJun 14, 2006
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 2, 2003
PALM BAY MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AApr 26, 2004
BALLOUT, HUSSIENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 1, 2018
FLETCHER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
HUTCHINSON, ELLENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 22, 2024
PRESTON, AARONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 1, 2018
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
TARBET, WILLARDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 23, 2018
ZIEGLER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 17, 2025
PALM BAY MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AFeb 27, 2024
BALLOUT, HUSSIENADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 17, 2025
PRESTON, FORRESTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 27, 2024
TARBET, WILLARDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 17, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Life Care Center of Palm Bay and nearby alternatives.

All Florida facilities
Life Care Center of Palm Bay
Palm Bay, FLCurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Aviata at Palm Bay
Palm Bay, FL1.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $21,693
Anchor Care & Rehabilitation Center
Palm Bay, FL1.5 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $14,852
Atlantic Shores Nursing and Rehab Center
Melbourne, FL3.4 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center
Melbourne, FL4.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $15,646
Avante at Melbourne INC
Melbourne, FL5.6 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $87,952
West Melbourne Health & Rehabilitation Center
West Melbourne, FL6.0 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Life Care Center of Palm Bay
Palm Bay, FL · Current facility
—5/54/55/5None recorded
Aviata at Palm Bay
Palm Bay, FL
1.2 mi4/54/53/5$21,693
Anchor Care & Rehabilitation Center
Palm Bay, FL
1.5 mi4/54/52/5$14,852
Atlantic Shores Nursing and Rehab Center
Melbourne, FL
3.4 mi4/54/53/5None recorded
Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center
Melbourne, FL
4.1 mi4/53/53/5$15,646
Avante at Melbourne INC
Melbourne, FL
5.6 mi2/51/53/5$87,952
West Melbourne Health & Rehabilitation Center
West Melbourne, FL
6.0 mi2/52/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center of Palm Bay?▾
Life Care Center of Palm Bay has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Life Care Center of Palm Bay cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Florida is $9,658/month for a semi-private room and $10,646/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Life Care Center of Palm Bay participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Life Care Center of Palm Bay had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of Palm Bay had 2 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 9, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Palm Bay?▾
Life Care Center of Palm Bay provides 3.80 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.93 RN hours, 0.57 LPN hours, and 2.30 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 28.2%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Palm Bay have?▾
Life Care Center of Palm Bay has 141 certified beds with an average of 132.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 94% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Life Care Center of Palm Bay?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Florida, including 2 in Palm Bay. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Life Care Center of Palm Bay?▾
On Google Maps, Life Care Center of Palm Bay has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 640 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

This chain operates 194 facilities. View all →