SANDGATE GARDENS REHAB AND NURSING CENTER
703 S 29TH ST, FORT PIERCE, FL 34947 · CCN 105382
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Staffing
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 107
- Avg residents/day
- 102.8
- Phone
- 7724663322
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 | 2025-04-18 | 18 | 7.3 | 9.5 | +10.7 worse |
| 2 | 2023-12-21 | 15 | 6.3 | 9.8 | +8.7 worse |
| 3 | 2022-08-25 | 13 | 6.0 | 9.3 | +7.0 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 6 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 3 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 2 |
| Pharmacy service | 3 |
| Infection control | 3 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.34 | 61.1% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.57 | 65.5% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.44 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- ASTON HEALTH
- Facilities in chain
- 30
- Chain avg overall
- 2.50 / 5
Inspection citations (46)
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-11-03 · Health · corrected 2025-12-09
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.2025-04-18 · Health · corrected 2025-05-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.2025-04-18 · Health · corrected 2025-05-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.2025-04-18 · Health · corrected 2025-05-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2025-04-18 · Health · corrected 2025-05-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.2025-04-18 · Health · corrected 2025-05-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2025-04-18 · Health · corrected 2025-05-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-04-18 · Health · corrected 2025-05-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2025-04-18 · Health · corrected 2025-05-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2025-04-18 · Health · corrected 2025-05-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2025-04-18 · Health · corrected 2025-05-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2025-04-18 · Health · corrected 2025-05-17
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.2025-04-18 · Health · corrected 2025-05-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0803Ensure 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.2025-04-18 · Health · corrected 2025-05-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.2025-04-18 · Health · corrected 2025-05-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-04-18 · Health · corrected 2025-05-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2025-04-18 · Health · corrected 2025-05-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2025-04-18 · Health · corrected 2025-05-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-01-15 · Health · corrected 2025-02-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.2023-12-21 · Health · corrected 2024-01-21
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.2023-12-21 · Health · corrected 2024-01-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-12-21 · Health · corrected 2024-01-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-12-21 · Health · corrected 2024-01-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-12-21 · Health · corrected 2024-01-21
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.2023-12-21 · Health · corrected 2024-01-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2023-12-21 · Health · corrected 2024-01-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2023-12-21 · Health · corrected 2024-01-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2023-12-21 · Health · corrected 2024-01-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2023-12-21 · Health · corrected 2024-01-21
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.2023-12-21 · Health · corrected 2024-01-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.2023-12-21 · Health · corrected 2024-01-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0909Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.2023-12-21 · Health · corrected 2024-01-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.2023-12-21 · Health · corrected 2024-01-21
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.2023-08-31 · Health · corrected 2023-09-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2023-05-25 · Health · corrected 2023-06-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2022-08-25 · Health · corrected 2022-09-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0584Honor 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.2022-08-25 · Health · corrected 2022-09-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2022-08-25 · Health · corrected 2022-09-24
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.2022-08-25 · Health · corrected 2022-09-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2022-08-25 · Health · corrected 2022-09-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2022-08-25 · Health · corrected 2022-09-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2022-08-25 · Health · corrected 2022-09-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2022-08-25 · Health · corrected 2022-09-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.2022-08-25 · Health · corrected 2022-09-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-08-25 · Health · corrected 2022-09-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0886Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.2022-08-25 · Health · corrected 2022-09-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LP CARE HOLDINGS LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2018-05-07 |
| CITADEL CARE GROUP LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2018-05-07 |
| FRIEDMAN, LEOPOLD | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2018-05-07 |
| BANNISTER, GERRI | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2025-08-12 |
| CULBERTH, BRITTNEY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-12-11 |
| JOHNSON, DES | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2025-05-13 |
| WILDES, DONNA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2025-08-28 |
| ZIMMER, SUZAN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2018-06-27 |
Other facilities in FORT PIERCE
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| VIVO HEALTHCARE FORT PIERCE | ★★★☆☆ | 79 |
| AVIATA AT SAINT LUCIE | ★☆☆☆☆ | 171 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.