Joseph L Morse Health Center Inc The
West Palm Beach, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105801) · 230 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (561) 471-5111 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Joseph L Morse Health Center in West Palm Beach, FL holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27 stars. It also earns 5 stars for health inspections and 5 stars for staffing.
Joseph L Morse Health Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.91 hours per resident per day, including 1.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 26.9%. CMS gives this facility a 5-star staffing rating.
Joseph L Morse Health Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported to CMS. There is no abuse icon flag or Special Focus program designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
The Joseph L Morse Health Center Inc The is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since July 1, 1993. The facility maintains 230 certified beds with an average daily census of 154.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, placing it above the Florida state average of 3.27 stars. Its component ratings are also strong: 5 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 4.91 hours per resident per day, including 1.51 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 26.9%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flag associated with this listing, and CMS has not placed this facility in the Special Focus program based on the data provided. There is no chain affiliation or recent ownership change (within the last 12 months) noted in the available data.
This profile is built solely from CMS Care Compare data as supplied. Families should verify current details directly with the facility and consult the Medicare Care Compare website for the most up-to-date inspection and rating information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Florida state average of 3.27 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.91 hours per resident per day, including 1.51 RN hours per day, with a 26.9% nursing turnover rate; it carries a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation is noted for this facility in the available data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 230 certified beds and an average daily census of 154.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is noted in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, quality measures, and staffing — each on a 1 to 5 star scale; this facility scores 5 stars on all four.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 5614715111 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5614715111 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105801?state=FL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.