Life Care Center of Port Saint Lucie
3720 Se Jennings Rd · Port Saint Lucie, FL · 34952 · 7723988080
123 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 79 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.08 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.64 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.49 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (33 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Honor 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.
Corrected March 1, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected March 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected March 1, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 1, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected March 1, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected March 1, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Ensure 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.
Corrected March 1, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected November 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor 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.
Corrected December 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 8, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 8, 2024
Honor 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.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024
Ensure 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.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 8, 2024
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024
Ensure 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.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 106012 · certified since September 9, 1999. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.