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Sandgate Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center

Fort Pierce, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105382) · 107 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 2★ (state average 3.27★ — below state average)
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (772) 466-3322 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Sandgate Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.

Sandgate Gardens reports total nurse staffing of about 3.52 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 57.6%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.

Sandgate Gardens has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Sandgate Gardens Reha… Sandgate Gardens Reha…: 2★ 2★ FL average FL average: 3.27★ 3.27★ Aston Health chain avg Aston Health chain avg: 2.7★ 2.7★

About this facility

Sandgate Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Florida. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been certified since March 1981. It maintains 107 certified beds with an average of 102.6 residents.

According to CMS Care Compare, Sandgate Gardens holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.

Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of 3.52 per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 57.6%.

On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record.

Sandgate Gardens is part of the Aston Health chain, which operates 38 facilities with a chain-wide average rating of 2.7 stars. There is no ownership change reported within the last 12 months for this facility.

Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Sandgate Gardens has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

The 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 3.52 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 57.6% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS records show 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

Sandgate Gardens has 107 certified beds with an average of 102.6 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Aston Health chain, which operates 38 facilities with a chain-wide average rating of 2.7 stars.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

The facility was first approved for certification on March 17, 1981.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS publishes separate ratings for overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Sandgate Gardens scores 2, 2, 2, and 4 stars respectively.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at (772) 466-3322 and verify details 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 (772) 466-3322 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 full, up-to-date record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105382?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.