Life Care Center Of Port Saint Lucie
Port Saint Lucie, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 106012) · 123 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (772) 398-8080 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center of Port Saint Lucie has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Life Care Center of Port Saint Lucie reports total nurse staffing of about 3.99 hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars from CMS. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.6%.
Life Care Center of Port Saint Lucie has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Life Care Center of Port Saint Lucie is a 123-bed skilled nursing facility in Port Saint Lucie, St. Lucie County, Florida, with an average daily census of 113.4 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since September 1999. It is part of Life Care Centers of America, a chain of 194 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which falls below the Florida state average of 3.27 stars. The breakdown of the four CMS star ratings is: health inspection 2 stars, staffing 4 stars, and quality measures 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.99 hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.6%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not currently listed in CMS's Special Focus program, which is reserved for facilities CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. This profile is drawn from CMS Care Compare data as reported to CMS.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, below the Florida state average of 3.27 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.99 hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours, with a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 37.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 123 certified beds with an average daily census of 113.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of Life Care Centers of America, a chain of 194 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on September 9, 1999.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections (2 stars here), staffing (4 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and an overall composite (3 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7723988080 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7723988080 to arrange a visit.
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/106012?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.