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SANDGATE GARDENS REHAB AND NURSING CENTER

Grade C 73/100 composite score

For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
2/5
Health Insp.
2/5
Quality
3/5
Staffing
2/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

107

Ownership

For profit - Limited Liability company

Total Fines

None

Last Survey

N/A

703 S 29TH ST, FORT PIERCE, FL 34947
7724663322

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.58h
LPN
0.73h
CNA
2.13h
Total
3.44h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

LP CARE HOLDINGS LLC

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince May 2018

100%

CITADEL CARE GROUP LLC

Organization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince May 2018

FRIEDMAN, LEOPOLD

Individual5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince May 2018

BANNISTER, GERRI

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Aug 2025

CULBERTH, BRITTNEY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Dec 2022

JOHNSON, DES

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince May 2025

WILDES, DONNA

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Aug 2025

ZIMMER, SUZAN

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jun 2018

Penalties & Fines

No penalties or fines on record.

Health Inspection Deficiencies (47)

November 3, 2025Health1 deficiency
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 9, 2025
April 18, 2025Health17 deficiencies
0561DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected May 17, 2025
0636DMinimal harm, Isolated

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected May 17, 2025
0638DMinimal harm, Isolated

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected May 17, 2025
0641DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected May 17, 2025
0676DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 17, 2025
0677DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 17, 2025
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 17, 2025
0690DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 17, 2025
0697DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 17, 2025
0756DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected May 17, 2025
0758DMinimal harm, Isolated

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected May 17, 2025
0761DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected May 17, 2025
0803EMinimal harm, Pattern

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.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected May 17, 2025
0805EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected May 17, 2025
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected May 17, 2025
0881DMinimal harm, Isolated

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected May 17, 2025
0883DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected May 17, 2025
January 15, 2025Health1 deficiency
0686EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 14, 2025
December 21, 2023Health14 deficiencies
0561EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 21, 2024
0584EMinimal harm, Pattern

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 21, 2024
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 21, 2024
0677DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 21, 2024
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 21, 2024
0693DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 21, 2024
0697DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 21, 2024
0726DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 21, 2024
0755DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 21, 2024
0757DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 21, 2024
0761DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 21, 2024
0770DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 21, 2024
0909DMinimal harm, Isolated

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 21, 2024
0925EMinimal harm, Pattern

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 21, 2024
August 31, 2023Health1 deficiency
0842DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 30, 2023
May 25, 2023Health1 deficiency
0883DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 14, 2023
January 10, 2023Health1 deficiency
0584EMinimal harm, Pattern

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 10, 2023
August 25, 2022Health11 deficiencies
0558DMinimal harm, Isolated

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 24, 2022
0584DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 24, 2022
0641DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 24, 2022
0657EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 24, 2022
0690DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 24, 2022
0692DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 24, 2022
0695DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 24, 2022
0698DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 24, 2022
0770DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 24, 2022
0880EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 24, 2022
0886EMinimal harm, Pattern

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 24, 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for SANDGATE GARDENS REHAB AND NURSING CENTER?

SANDGATE GARDENS REHAB AND NURSING CENTER in FORT PIERCE, Florida has a CareGrader grade of C (Average), with a composite score of 72.8 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for SANDGATE GARDENS REHAB AND NURSING CENTER?

SANDGATE GARDENS REHAB AND NURSING CENTER has an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 2/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does SANDGATE GARDENS REHAB AND NURSING CENTER have?

SANDGATE GARDENS REHAB AND NURSING CENTER has 47 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

How many beds does SANDGATE GARDENS REHAB AND NURSING CENTER have?

SANDGATE GARDENS REHAB AND NURSING CENTER has 107 certified beds with approximately 102 current residents (95% occupancy). The facility is located at 703 S 29TH ST, FORT PIERCE, Florida 34947. It is a for profit - limited liability company facility.

Data Disclaimer

Inspection data, staffing levels, and star ratings are sourced from CMS Medicare Nursing Home Compare and are largely self-reported by facilities. A 2019 GAO study found that 43% of facilities under-reported falls. CareGrader provides this data for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. Always visit facilities in person before making a decision.