LIFE CARE CENTER OF PORT SAINT LUCIE
3720 SE JENNINGS RD, PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL 34952 · CCN 106012
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 123
- Avg residents/day
- 109.5
- Phone
- 7723988080
Inspection history vs Florida & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Florida avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024-08-08 | 15 | 7.3 | 9.5 | +7.7 worse |
| 2 | 2023-06-08 | 7 | 6.3 | 9.8 | +0.7 worse |
| 3 | 2022-02-23 | 9 | 6.0 | 9.3 | +3.0 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 2 |
| Quality of life and care | 7 |
| Nursing and physician services | 1 |
| Resident rights | 3 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.01 | 32.0% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.60 | 55.0% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.05 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA
- Facilities in chain
- 194
- Chain avg overall
- 3.50 / 5
Inspection citations (31)
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-10-15 · Health · corrected 2025-11-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2025-10-15 · Health · corrected 2025-11-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2025-09-11 · Health · corrected 2025-10-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-04-01 · Health · corrected 2025-05-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-02-20 · Health · corrected 2025-03-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0585Honor 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.2024-12-04 · Health · corrected 2024-12-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-09-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-09-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0584Honor 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.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-09-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-09-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-09-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-09-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0693Ensure 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.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-09-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-09-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-09-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-09-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0803Ensure 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.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-09-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-12-04 · Health · corrected 2024-01-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-12-04 · Health · corrected 2024-01-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.2023-06-08 · Health · corrected 2023-07-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-06-08 · Health · corrected 2023-07-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0693Ensure 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.2023-06-08 · Health · corrected 2023-07-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.2023-06-08 · Health · corrected 2023-07-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0808Ensure 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.2023-06-08 · Health · corrected 2023-07-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2022-02-23 · Health · corrected 2022-03-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.2022-02-23 · Health · corrected 2022-03-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2022-02-23 · Health · corrected 2022-03-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2022-02-23 · Health · corrected 2022-03-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2022-02-23 · Health · corrected 2022-03-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2022-02-23 · Health · corrected 2022-03-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-02-23 · Health · corrected 2022-03-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2015-08-24 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2015-08-24 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2015-08-24 |
| DENO, YOHANNA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-07-01 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2021-05-01 |
| HICKMAN, SLYVIA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2023-11-13 |
| LAY, LISA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2017-04-24 |
| PRESTON, AARON | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2005-01-03 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-11-27 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2015-08-24 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-01-01 |
| VALDEZ, JEFFREY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-06-20 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2015-08-24 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2017-06-01 |
| HENRY, TERRY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2017-06-01 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2017-06-01 |
Other facilities in PORT SAINT LUCIE
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| PALM GARDEN OF PORT SAINT LUCIE | ★★★★★ | 120 |
| PORT ST LUCIE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE | ★★★★☆ | 180 |
| SAVANNAS PARK HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER | ★★★☆☆ | 120 |
| ARDIE R COPAS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME | ★★★☆☆ | 120 |
| TIFFANY HALL NURSING AND REHAB CENTER | ★★☆☆☆ | 120 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.