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LIFE CARE CENTER OF PALM BAY

175 VILLA NUEVA AVE, PALM BAY, FL 32907
Score: 81 / 100

With a score of 81/100 and a B grade, Life Care Center Of Palm Bay is a well-regarded option in Palm Bay, Florida. The facility performs above average in most CMS categories, placing it in the 78th percentile statewide.

Staffing at Life Care Center Of Palm Bay is near the national average, with 3.76 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 8 deficiencies at Life Care Center Of Palm Bay. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.76 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.98 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.48 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.30 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.40 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.81 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

8
Total Deficiencies
Jan 8, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 8 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • 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.
    Jan 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Jan 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0657 Severity G
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    Apr 19, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Apr 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0655 Severity E
    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    Apr 19, 2023 · 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 3.7% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 1.9% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 3.0% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 6.0% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 0.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 14.0% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $51,600

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 81 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -5 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
141
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 8, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2