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HomeFloridaLife Care Center of Palm Bay

Life Care Center of Palm Bay

175 Villa Nueva Ave, Palm Bay, FL 329073219521818
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
141
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $51,600

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)

• Has 141 certified beds with an average of 134.6 residents per day (95% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 2 deficiencies (inspected Jan 9, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $51,600 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.76 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 31.7%

• Part of the Life Care Centers of America chain (194 facilities)

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. The facility scored above average compared to Florida facilities.

Beds
141
Avg Residents/Day
134.6
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
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
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
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
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
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
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: May 27, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$51,600
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineApr 20, 2023
$51,600

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

Nurse Aide2.30 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.48 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.98 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.76 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.40 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.11 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
31.7%
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 (5)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PRESTON, FORREST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual99%Apr 16, 2003
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 2, 2003
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 16, 2003
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 16, 2003
TARBET, WILLARDW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AAug 23, 2018

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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 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
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 facility has been fined a total of $51,600 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Palm Bay?▾
Life Care Center of Palm Bay provides 3.76 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.98 RN hours, 0.48 LPN hours, and 2.30 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 31.7%.
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 134.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 95% 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, there are 2 other nursing homes in Palm Bay, Florida with an average rating of 4/5. You can compare all facilities on the Palm Bay nursing homes page.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

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