B83

LIFE CARE CENTER OF PORT SAINT LUCIE

Grade B 83/100 composite score

For profit - Corporation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
3/5
Health Insp.
2/5
Quality
5/5
Staffing
4/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

123

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

Total Fines

None

Last Survey

N/A

3720 SE JENNINGS RD, PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL 34952
7723988080

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.60h
LPN
1.13h
CNA
2.32h
Total
4.05h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

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

Ownership

LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Aug 2015

100%

PRESTON, FORREST

Individual5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Aug 2015

100%

LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Aug 2015

DENO, YOHANNA

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jul 2022

FLETCHER, TODD

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince May 2021

HICKMAN, SLYVIA

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Nov 2023

LAY, LISA

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Apr 2017

PRESTON, AARON

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2005

PRESTON, AUBREY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Nov 2024

PRESTON, FORREST

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Aug 2015

SWANKER, RICHARD

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2022

VALDEZ, JEFFREY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jun 2022

ZIEGLER, JAMES

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Aug 2015

CROSS, CINDY

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jun 2017

HENRY, TERRY

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jun 2017

THURMOND, JOAN

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jun 2017

Penalties & Fines

No penalties or fines on record.

Health Inspection Deficiencies (31)

October 15, 2025Health2 deficiencies
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 15, 2025
0692DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 15, 2025
September 11, 2025Health1 deficiency
0610DMinimal harm, Isolated

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 11, 2025
April 1, 2025Health1 deficiency
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected May 2, 2025
February 20, 2025Health1 deficiency
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 24, 2025
December 4, 2024Health1 deficiency
0585DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 28, 2024
August 8, 2024Health11 deficiencies
0550EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 1, 2024
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 Sep 1, 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 Sep 1, 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 Sep 1, 2024
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 1, 2024
0692DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 1, 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 Sep 1, 2024
0697DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 1, 2024
0725EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 1, 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 Sep 1, 2024
0803DMinimal harm, Isolated

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 Sep 1, 2024
December 4, 2023Health2 deficiencies
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 3, 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 3, 2024
June 8, 2023Health5 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 Jul 8, 2023
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 8, 2023
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 Jul 8, 2023
0806DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 8, 2023
0808EMinimal harm, Pattern

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.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 8, 2023
February 23, 2022Health7 deficiencies
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 Mar 23, 2022
0661DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 23, 2022
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 23, 2022
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 Mar 23, 2022
0812EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 23, 2022
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 Mar 23, 2022
0880EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 23, 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for LIFE CARE CENTER OF PORT SAINT LUCIE?

LIFE CARE CENTER OF PORT SAINT LUCIE in PORT SAINT LUCIE, Florida has a CareGrader grade of B (Good), with a composite score of 82.8 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 LIFE CARE CENTER OF PORT SAINT LUCIE?

LIFE CARE CENTER OF PORT SAINT LUCIE has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 4/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does LIFE CARE CENTER OF PORT SAINT LUCIE have?

LIFE CARE CENTER OF PORT SAINT LUCIE has 31 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 LIFE CARE CENTER OF PORT SAINT LUCIE have?

LIFE CARE CENTER OF PORT SAINT LUCIE has 123 certified beds with approximately 109 current residents (89% occupancy). The facility is located at 3720 SE JENNINGS RD, PORT SAINT LUCIE, Florida 34952. It is a for profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

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