F

VERO BEACH CARE CENTER

1310 37TH ST, VERO BEACH, FL 32960
Score: 22 / 100

With a score of 22/100, Vero Beach Care Center ranks in the bottom tier of Florida nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing at Vero Beach Care Center is near the national average, with 3.46 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 54 deficiencies at Vero Beach Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.46 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.39 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.95 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.12 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.20 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.25 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

54
Total Deficiencies
May 19, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 53 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0554 Severity D
    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    May 19, 2025 · Resident Rights 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.
    May 19, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0675 Severity D
    Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
    May 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • 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 biologi
    May 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Feb 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care 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 9.7% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 7.3% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 6.0% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 5.2% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 24.9% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $15,774

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 22 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
159
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 12, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
23