Life Care Center of Palm Bay
175 Villa Nueva Ave, Palm Bay, FL 32907 · (321) 952-1818
For profit - Corporation · 141 certified beds
Life Care Center of Palm Bay has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2025, found 2 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 9, 2025 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.January 9, 2025 · F0657 · 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.January 9, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
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 | 3.80 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.93 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.57 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.30 | 2.31 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 28.2% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 141 |
| Average residents per day | 132.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Anchor Care & Rehabilitation Center Palm Bay · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Aviata at Palm Bay Palm Bay · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Life Care Center of Melbourne Melbourne · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Atlantic Shores Nursing and Rehab Center Melbourne · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island Merritt Island · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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