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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.

CycleInspection dateThis facilityFlorida avgNational avgvs state
12024-08-08157.39.5+7.7 worse
22023-06-0876.39.8+0.7 worse
32022-02-2396.09.3+3.0 worse

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

CategoryDeficiencies
Abuse, neglect, exploitation2
Quality of life and care7
Nursing and physician services1
Resident rights3
Nutrition and dietary1
Pharmacy service1

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

MetricThis facilityTurnover
Total nurse staffing (reported)4.0132.0%
RN staffing (reported)0.6055.0%
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)

  1. 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

  2. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2025-10-15 · Health · corrected 2025-11-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  3. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2025-09-11 · Health · corrected 2025-10-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-09-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. 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

  24. 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

  25. 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

  26. 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

  27. 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

  28. 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

  29. 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

  30. 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

  31. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-02-23 · Health · corrected 2022-03-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

OwnerTypeRolePercentSince
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100%2015-08-24
PRESTON, FORRESTIndividual5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100%2015-08-24
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2015-08-24
DENO, YOHANNAIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2022-07-01
FLETCHER, TODDIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2021-05-01
HICKMAN, SLYVIAIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2023-11-13
LAY, LISAIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2017-04-24
PRESTON, AARONIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2005-01-03
PRESTON, AUBREYIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2024-11-27
PRESTON, FORRESTIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2015-08-24
SWANKER, RICHARDIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2022-01-01
VALDEZ, JEFFREYIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2022-06-20
ZIEGLER, JAMESIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2015-08-24
CROSS, CINDYIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER2017-06-01
HENRY, TERRYIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER2017-06-01
THURMOND, JOANIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER2017-06-01

Other facilities in PORT SAINT LUCIE

NameOverallBeds
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.