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HomeFloridaLife Care Center of Port Saint Lucie

Life Care Center of Port Saint Lucie

3720 Se Jennings Rd, Port Saint Lucie, FL 349527723988080
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
123
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 3/5 stars (average)

• Has 123 certified beds with an average of 109.5 residents per day (89% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 16 deficiencies (inspected Aug 8, 2024)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 4.01 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 32.0%

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

Life Care Center of Port Saint Lucie is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Port Saint Lucie, Florida with 123 certified beds. It has been operating since 1999. The facility scored at average compared to Florida facilities.

Beds
123
Avg Residents/Day
109.5
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Sep 9, 1999
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
St. Lucie
Last Inspection
Aug 8, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
16
Weighted Score
66.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (31)

F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Oct 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Sep 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Apr 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Aug 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: Aug 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Aug 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Aug 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0693Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Aug 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Aug 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Aug 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0585Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Dec 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: Jun 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0693Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jun 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0806Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Survey: Jun 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0808Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jun 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Dec 4, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 4, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Feb 23, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0661Potential for Harm

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Survey: Feb 23, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 23, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 23, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Feb 23, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Feb 23, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 1 more deficiencies

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: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.12 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.60 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.01 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.45 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.15 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
32.0%
RN Turnover
55.0%
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 (16)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Aug 24, 2015
PRESTON, FORREST5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual100%Aug 24, 2015
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AAug 24, 2015
DENO, YOHANNAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2022
FLETCHER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2021
HICKMAN, SLYVIAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 13, 2023
LAY, LISAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 24, 2017
PRESTON, AARONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 3, 2005
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 27, 2024
PRESTON, FORRESTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 24, 2015
SWANKER, RICHARDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
VALDEZ, JEFFREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 20, 2022
ZIEGLER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 24, 2015
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2017
HENRY, TERRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2017
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2017

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center of Port Saint Lucie?▾
Life Care Center of Port Saint Lucie has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated average.
Has Life Care Center of Port Saint Lucie had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of Port Saint Lucie had 16 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 8, 2024). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Port Saint Lucie?▾
Life Care Center of Port Saint Lucie provides 4.01 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours, 1.12 LPN hours, and 2.30 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 32.0%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Port Saint Lucie have?▾
Life Care Center of Port Saint Lucie has 123 certified beds with an average of 109.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 89% 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 Port Saint Lucie?▾
Yes, there are 5 other nursing homes in Port Saint Lucie, Florida with an average rating of 3.3/5. You can compare all facilities on the Port Saint Lucie nursing homes page.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

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