CMS data snapshot: July 2026
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.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
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.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
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.
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.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY II, INC | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Apr 16, 2003 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | N/A | Apr 16, 2003 |
| HUTCHINSON, ELLEN | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Nov 22, 2024 |
| PRESTON, AARON | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 2018 |
| TARBET, WILLARD | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Apr 23, 2018 |
| CROSS, CINDY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jul 2, 2003 |
| HENRY, TERRY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Aug 16, 1999 |
| LAY, LISA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Feb 9, 2018 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 2011 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jul 3, 2003 |
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY II, INC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Jun 14, 2006 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Jul 2, 2003 |
| PALM BAY MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Apr 26, 2004 |
| BALLOUT, HUSSIEN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Aug 1, 2018 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 13, 2024 |
| HUTCHINSON, ELLEN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Nov 22, 2024 |
| PRESTON, AARON | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 2018 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 13, 2024 |
| TARBET, WILLARD | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Apr 23, 2018 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 13, 2024 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Mar 17, 2025 |
| PALM BAY MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Feb 27, 2024 |
| BALLOUT, HUSSIEN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 17, 2025 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Feb 27, 2024 |
| TARBET, WILLARD | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 17, 2025 |
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