VERO BEACH CARE CENTER
1310 37TH ST, VERO BEACH, FL 32960 · CCN 105474
Ratings
- Overall
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Health inspection
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 159
- Avg residents/day
- 146.1
- Phone
- 7725695107
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 | 2024-09-13 | 23 | 7.3 | 9.5 | +15.7 worse |
| 2 | 2023-07-13 | 15 | 6.3 | 9.8 | +8.7 worse |
| 3 | 2022-03-10 | 16 | 6.0 | 9.3 | +10.0 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 1 |
| Quality of life and care | 4 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 4 |
| Nursing and physician services | 2 |
| Resident rights | 5 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 2 |
| Environmental | 2 |
| Administration | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.46 | 58.8% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.39 | 83.3% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.78 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $15,774
- Number of fines
- 2
- Number of penalties
- 2
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- ASTON HEALTH
- Facilities in chain
- 30
- Chain avg overall
- 2.50 / 5
Inspection citations (54)2 actual harm
- DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2025-05-20 · Health · corrected 2025-06-11
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.2025-05-20 · Health · corrected 2025-06-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0675Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.2025-05-20 · Health · corrected 2025-06-11
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.2025-05-20 · Health · corrected 2025-06-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-02-12 · Health · corrected 2025-03-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-02-12 · Health · corrected 2025-03-12
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.2024-09-13 · Health · corrected 2024-10-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.2024-09-13 · Health · corrected 2024-10-09
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.2024-09-13 · Health · corrected 2024-10-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2024-09-13 · Health · corrected 2024-10-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-09-13 · Health · corrected 2024-10-09
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.2024-09-13 · Health · corrected 2024-10-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-09-13 · Health · corrected 2024-10-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-09-13 · Health · corrected 2024-10-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-09-13 · Health · corrected 2024-10-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-09-13 · Health · corrected 2024-10-09
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.2024-09-13 · Health · corrected 2024-10-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- BF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2024-09-13 · Health · corrected 2024-10-09
Potential for 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.2024-09-13 · Health · corrected 2024-10-09
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.2024-09-13 · Health · corrected 2024-10-09
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.2024-09-13 · Health · corrected 2024-10-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.2024-09-13 · Health · corrected 2024-10-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-09-13 · Health · corrected 2024-10-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.2024-09-13 · Health · corrected 2024-10-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2024-09-13 · Health · corrected 2024-10-09
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.2024-07-10 · Health · corrected 2024-07-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-07-10 · Health · corrected 2024-07-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-07-13 · Health · corrected 2023-08-29
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.2023-07-13 · Health · corrected 2023-08-29
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.2023-07-13 · Health · corrected 2023-08-29
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.2023-07-13 · Health · corrected 2023-08-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-07-13 · Health · corrected 2023-08-29
Actual harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2023-07-13 · Health · corrected 2023-08-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2023-07-13 · Health · corrected 2023-08-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2023-07-13 · Health · corrected 2023-08-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2023-07-13 · Health · corrected 2023-08-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2023-07-13 · Health · corrected 2023-08-29
Actual harm
- DF0808Ensure 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.2023-07-13 · Health · corrected 2023-08-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2023-04-05 · Health · corrected 2023-05-05
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.2022-03-10 · Health · corrected 2022-04-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.2022-03-10 · Health · corrected 2022-04-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.2022-03-10 · Health · corrected 2022-04-09
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.2022-03-10 · Health · corrected 2022-04-09
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.2022-03-10 · Health · corrected 2022-04-09
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.2022-03-10 · Health · corrected 2022-04-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2022-03-10 · Health · corrected 2022-04-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2022-03-10 · Health · corrected 2022-04-09
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.2022-03-10 · Health · corrected 2022-04-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.2022-03-10 · Health · corrected 2022-04-09
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.2022-03-10 · Health · corrected 2022-04-09
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.2022-03-10 · Health · corrected 2022-04-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2022-03-10 · Health · corrected 2022-04-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0886Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.2022-03-10 · Health · corrected 2022-04-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.2022-03-10 · Health · corrected 2022-04-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VERO BEACH OPCO HOLDINGS LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2021-10-18 |
| GUTMAN, SAMUEL | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 99% | 2022-03-01 |
| BALLOUT, HUSSIEN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-09-01 |
| JORDAN, NICOLE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2025-07-09 |
| WASHINGTON, MARQUITA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1984-02-18 |
| GUTMAN, SAMUEL | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2022-03-01 |
| THACKER, TRICIA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2022-04-04 |
Other facilities in VERO BEACH
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| WILLOWBROOKE COURT AT INDIAN RIVER ESTATES | ★★★★★ | 20 |
| PALM GARDEN OF VERO BEACH | ★★★★☆ | 189 |
| HIDDEN LAKES SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY | ★★★★☆ | 24 |
| SEA BREEZE REHAB AND NURSING CENTER | ★★★☆☆ | 110 |
| GARDEN VIEW HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER | ★☆☆☆☆ | 72 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.