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SANDGATE GARDENS REHAB AND NURSING CENTER

703 S 29TH ST, FORT PIERCE, FL 34947
Score: 43 / 100

CMS data shows Sandgate Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center earning a D grade with a score of 43/100, placing it below most facilities in Florida. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Sandgate Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center, with 3.34 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent inspections identified 46 deficiencies at Sandgate Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.34 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.57 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.71 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.06 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.06 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.49 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

46
Total Deficiencies
Nov 2, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 46 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Nov 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0803 Severity E
    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the nee
    Apr 17, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0805 Severity E
    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
    Apr 17, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • 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.
    Apr 17, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0636 Severity D
    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
    Apr 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 5.2% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 0.3% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 3.2% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 9.4% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 5.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 31.2% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 43 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
107
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 17, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
18