For-profit

Life Care Center of Port Saint Lucie

3720 Se Jennings Rd, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952

(772) 398-8080 · Life Care Centers of America

3CMS overall rating · out of 5

At a glance

CMS data snapshot: 2026-08-01 · Sources and limitations
3 of 5Overall
2 of 5Health inspections
4 of 5Staffing
5 of 5Resident quality
OwnershipFor profit - CorporationCertified beds123
Estimated occupancy92.2%Latest inspection2026-01-29

County and Florida comparison

Navy: facility · Teal: county · Gray: Florida
Overall rating
Facility: 3 of 5
similar
Health-inspection score
Facility: 55.0 points
worse
Total nurse staffing
Facility: 3.99 hours/day
better
RN staffing
Facility: 0.70 hours/day
better
Staff turnover
Facility: 37.6%
better
Latest health deficiencies
Facility: 12 deficiencies
worse
View data table
MetricFacilityCountyFlorida
Overall rating3 of 53 of 53 of 5
Health-inspection score55.0 points48.0 points38.5 points
Total nurse staffing3.99 hours/day3.82 hours/day3.63 hours/day
RN staffing0.70 hours/day0.70 hours/day0.62 hours/day
Staff turnover37.6%35.6%41.8%
Latest health deficiencies12 deficiencies11 deficiencies6 deficiencies

Comparisons describe CMS data; they are not recommendations.

Inspection history

2026-01-29
12 deficiencies
Highest severity: D

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0

Tag 0584 · Severity D

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-01

Tag 0684 · Severity D

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-01

Tag 0695 · Severity D

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-01

Tag 0700 · Severity D

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.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-01

Tag 0726 · Severity D

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.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-01

Tag 0755 · Severity D

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-01

Tag 0757 · Severity D

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-01

Tag 0759 · Severity D

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-01

Tag 0761 · Severity D

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-01
2024-08-08
14 deficiencies
Highest severity: E

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0

Tag 0550 · Severity E

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-01

Tag 0584 · Severity E

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-01

Tag 0725 · Severity E

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-01

Tag 0561 · Severity D

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-01

Tag 0677 · Severity D

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-01

Tag 0684 · Severity D

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-01

Tag 0692 · Severity D

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-01

Tag 0693 · Severity D

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.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-01

Tag 0697 · Severity D

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-01

Tag 0761 · Severity D

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-01

Tag 0803 · Severity D

Ensure 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.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-01
2023-06-08
7 deficiencies
Highest severity: E

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0

Tag 0808 · Severity E

Ensure 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.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-07-08

Tag 0561 · Severity D

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-07-08

Tag 0684 · Severity D

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-07-08

Tag 0693 · Severity D

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.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-07-08

Tag 0806 · Severity D

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-07-08

Staffing composition

2.23 hours/dayNurse aide
1.06 hours/dayLPN
0.70 hours/dayRN
Total staffing
3.99 hours/day
County median
3.82 hours/day
Florida median
3.63 hours/day
Weekend total
3.44 hours/day
Staff turnover
37.6%
RN turnover
62.5%

Reported averages, not a real-time staffing schedule.

Resident outcomes

Lower is generally better

Hospitalizations

2.2 per 1,000 daysworseFlorida: 2.1 per 1,000 days · County: 2.0 per 1,000 days
20250101-20251231

Emergency-department visits

1.6 per 1,000 daysworseFlorida: 1.0 per 1,000 days · County: 0.9 per 1,000 days
20250101-20251231

Falls with major injury

2.1%betterFlorida: 2.2% · County: 2.0%
2025Q2-2026Q1

Pressure ulcers

6.1%worseFlorida: 4.2% · County: 3.5%
2025Q2-2026Q1

Urinary tract infections

0.4%unavailableFlorida: 0.0% · County: 0.0%
2025Q2-2026Q1

Antipsychotic medication use

7.6%worseFlorida: 7.0% · County: 4.6%
2025Q2-2026Q1

These group measures do not predict an individual resident’s experience.

Questions to ask

Use these prompts during a tour or phone call
  1. How does the care team prevent and treat pressure injuries?

    Suggested because of: pressure ulcers
  2. How are antipsychotic medications reviewed, reduced when appropriate, and discussed with families?

    Suggested because of: antipsychotic use
  3. How will the care plan be developed, reviewed, and shared with our family?

    Suggested because of: general care planning

Facility Details

County
St. Lucie County
Certified beds
123
Average daily residents
113.4
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider type
Medicare and Medicaid
In hospital
No
Date certified
1999-09-09
CCN
106012

Staffing Data

Reported measureValue
Nurse aide hours2.2288
Lpn hours1.05971
Rn hours0.6997
Reported total hours3.98821
Weekend total hours3.43654
Weekend rn hours0.4322
Adjusted total hours4.41337
Total turnover percent37.6
Rn turnover percent62.5
Administrators left1

Hours are per resident per day; turnover values are percentages. Missing values are not zero.

Penalties & Enforcement

$0.00Total fines
0Number of fines
0Payment denials

No matching penalties in the supplied CMS records.

Totals reflect the supplied CMS records, not a lifetime total.

Citations

12Health citations
11Fire safety citations

Health counts describe the latest rating cycle. Fire counts cover supplied fire-safety records.

Serious Deficiencies

FL counts scope/severity G–L as serious deficiencies. Immediate jeopardy is J–L; these are not interchangeable.

0

Ownership & Operators

NameRoleShare
PRESTON, FORRESTINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE
HICKMAN, SLYVIAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE
PRESTON, AARONMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE
VALDEZ, JEFFREYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
HENRY, TERRYCORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
DENO, YOHANNAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
FLETCHER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
HICKMAN, SLYVIAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
LAY, LISAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
PRESTON, AARONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
PRESTON, FORRESTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
SWANKER, RICHARDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
VALDEZ, JEFFREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
ZIEGLER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
DENO, YOHANNAADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
PRESTON, FORRESTADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
VALDEZ, JEFFREYADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE

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