Nursing homes in Fort Pierce, FL
Fort Pierce, FL has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes. None has a 5-star overall rating, and 1 has been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce700 S 29th Street · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 79 | None |
| Sandgate Gardens Rehab and Nursing Center703 S 29th St · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 107 | None |
| Aviata at Saint Lucie611 S 13th St · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 171 | 2 ($65,361) |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Florida, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Fort Pierce
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedJuly 2, 2026 · Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Post nurse staffing information every day.July 2, 2026 · Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce · F0732 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.May 28, 2026 · Aviata at Saint Lucie · F0557 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.May 28, 2026 · Aviata at Saint Lucie · F0712 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.April 14, 2026 · Aviata at Saint Lucie · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.April 14, 2026 · Aviata at Saint Lucie · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.March 17, 2026 · Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.November 3, 2025 · Sandgate Gardens Rehab and Nursing Center · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.July 29, 2025 · Aviata at Saint Lucie · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.July 29, 2025 · Aviata at Saint Lucie · F0697 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Questions about nursing homes in Fort Pierce
Which nursing home in Fort Pierce has the highest Medicare rating?
Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce has the highest overall rating in Fort Pierce: 3 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Fort Pierce have been fined?
1 of the 3 have been fined in the last three years, $65,361 in all. The most was $65,361, at Aviata at Saint Lucie.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Fort Pierce?
No. None of the 3 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Fort Pierce is the largest?
Aviata at Saint Lucie, with 171 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.