For-profit

Vero Beach Care Center

1310 37Th St, Vero Beach, FL 32960

(772) 569-5107 · Aston Health

1CMS overall rating · out of 5

At a glance

CMS data snapshot: 2026-08-01 · Sources and limitations
1 of 5Overall
1 of 5Health inspections
2 of 5Staffing
4 of 5Resident quality
OwnershipFor profit - CorporationCertified beds159
Estimated occupancy95.6%Latest inspection2024-09-13

County and Florida comparison

Navy: facility · Teal: county · Gray: Florida
Overall rating
Facility: 1 of 5
worse
Health-inspection score
Facility: 97.0 points
worse
Total nurse staffing
Facility: 3.43 hours/day
worse
RN staffing
Facility: 0.27 hours/day
worse
Staff turnover
Facility: 48.9%
worse
Latest health deficiencies
Facility: 19 deficiencies
worse
View data table
MetricFacilityCountyFlorida
Overall rating1 of 52.5 of 53 of 5
Health-inspection score97.0 points59.0 points38.5 points
Total nurse staffing3.43 hours/day3.92 hours/day3.63 hours/day
RN staffing0.27 hours/day0.49 hours/day0.62 hours/day
Staff turnover48.9%51.6%41.8%
Latest health deficiencies19 deficiencies9 deficiencies6 deficiencies

Comparisons describe CMS data; they are not recommendations.

Inspection history

2024-09-13
19 deficiencies
Highest severity: E

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0

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 2024-10-09

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 2024-10-09

Tag 0812 · Severity E

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-09

Tag 0880 · Severity E

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-09

Tag 0921 · Severity E

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Environmental Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-09

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 2024-10-09

Tag 0565 · Severity D

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-09

Tag 0604 · Severity D

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-09

Tag 0641 · Severity D

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-09

Tag 0656 · Severity D

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-09

Tag 0657 · Severity D

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-09

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 2024-10-09

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 2024-10-09

Tag 0689 · Severity D

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-09

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 2024-10-09

Tag 0842 · Severity D

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-09

Tag 0847 · Severity D

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Administration Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-09

Tag 0919 · Severity D

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Environmental Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-09

Tag 0732 · Severity B

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-09
2023-07-13
17 deficiencies
Highest severity: G

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0

Tag 0677 · Severity G

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 2023-08-29

Tag 0725 · Severity G

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 2023-08-29

Tag 0657 · Severity E

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-08-29

Tag 0550 · Severity D

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 2023-08-29

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 2023-08-29

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 2023-08-29

Tag 0686 · Severity D

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-08-29

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 2023-08-29

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 2023-08-29

Tag 0698 · Severity D

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-08-29

Tag 0808 · Severity D

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 2023-08-29
2022-03-10
17 deficiencies
Highest severity: F

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0

Tag 0812 · Severity F

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-04-09

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 2022-04-09

Tag 0657 · Severity E

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-04-09

Tag 0679 · Severity E

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-04-09

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 2022-04-09

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 2022-04-09

Tag 0567 · Severity D

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-04-09

Tag 0578 · Severity D

Honor 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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-04-09

Tag 0656 · Severity D

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-04-09

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 2022-04-09

Tag 0730 · Severity D

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-04-09

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 2022-04-09

Tag 0758 · Severity D

Implement 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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-04-09

Tag 0886 · Severity D

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Infection Control Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-04-09

Tag 0919 · Severity D

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Environmental Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-04-09

Staffing composition

2.11 hours/dayNurse aide
1.05 hours/dayLPN
0.27 hours/dayRN
Total staffing
3.43 hours/day
County median
3.92 hours/day
Florida median
3.63 hours/day
Weekend total
3.14 hours/day
Staff turnover
48.9%
RN turnover
80.0%

Reported averages, not a real-time staffing schedule.

Resident outcomes

Lower is generally better

Hospitalizations

1.7 per 1,000 daysbetterFlorida: 2.1 per 1,000 days · County: Unavailable
20250101-20251231

Emergency-department visits

1.5 per 1,000 daysworseFlorida: 1.0 per 1,000 days · County: Unavailable
20250101-20251231

Falls with major injury

2.2%similarFlorida: 2.2% · County: 2.2%
2025Q2-2026Q1

Pressure ulcers

5.7%worseFlorida: 4.2% · County: 5.7%
2025Q2-2026Q1

Urinary tract infections

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

Antipsychotic medication use

10.5%worseFlorida: 7.0% · County: 9.0%
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 many RNs are typically on site during days, nights, and weekends?

    Suggested because of: rn staffing
  2. What is driving staff turnover, and what is being done to retain nurses and aides?

    Suggested because of: staff turnover
  3. How does the care team prevent and treat pressure injuries?

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

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

    Suggested because of: general care planning

Facility Details

County
Indian River County
Certified beds
159
Average daily residents
152
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider type
Medicare and Medicaid
In hospital
No
Date certified
1984-10-06
CCN
105474

Staffing Data

Reported measureValue
Nurse aide hours2.11219
Lpn hours1.04868
Rn hours0.26898
Reported total hours3.42986
Weekend total hours3.14356
Weekend rn hours0.13537
Adjusted total hours3.78267
Total turnover percent48.9
Rn turnover percent80
Administrators left2

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

19Health 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.

2

2023-07-13 · G

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

2023-07-13 · G

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

Ownership & Operators

NameRoleShare
VERO BEACH OPCO HOLDINGS LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100%
WILDES, DONNACORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
BALLOUT, HUSSIENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
BENJAMIN, BERNARDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
KITCHEN, TIFFANYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
WASHINGTON, MARQUITAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
WILDES, DONNAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
ASTON HEALTHCARE LLCADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
BALLOUT, HUSSIENADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
BENJAMIN, BERNARDADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
WILDES, DONNAADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE

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