5 of 5 stars overall. LIFE CARE CENTER OF PALM BAY has no recent fines and strong quality measures, with 4-star health inspection and staffing ratings; reported nurse staffing is 3.86 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1 federal benchmark.
Last inspection: January 9, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.8584.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.99
Licensed practical nurses
0.56
Nurse aides
2.32
Weekend nursing
3.45
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 33%
Registered nurse turnover: 46%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
1.7%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.4%Steady
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.6%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%Steady
Residents who lost too much weight
0%Steady
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
8.8%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
12.3%Worsening
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
5.2%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.1%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.2%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
12.6%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0.5%Steady
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
100%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%Steady
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
99.1%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.8%Steady
What the inspectors found
The home failed to complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited April 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited April 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to create and carry out a timely plan to meet a new resident’s most immediate needs after admission. Cited April 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 655 — 42 CFR §483.21 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited April 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited January 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 194 homes · 3.5 stars avg
Occupancy
131.5 residents on an average day (93% of 141 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 22 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.