Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce
700 S 29th Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34947 · (772) 465-7560
For profit - Corporation · 79 certified beds
Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2025, found 8 citations (the Florida average is 7.1). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 13, 2025 found 8 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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.February 13, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.February 13, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.February 13, 2025 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.February 13, 2025 · F0677 · 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.February 13, 2025 · 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.February 13, 2025 · F0697 · 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.February 13, 2025 · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 13, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedJuly 2, 2026 · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Post nurse staffing information every day.July 2, 2026 · F0732 · 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 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Florida average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.56 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.68 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.67 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.21 | 2.31 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 30.3% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 79 |
| Average residents per day | 74.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Sandgate Gardens Rehab and Nursing Center Fort Pierce · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Aviata at Saint Lucie Fort Pierce · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home Port Saint Lucie · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Palm Garden of Port Saint Lucie Port Saint Lucie · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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