CMS Chief of Stuff Erin Richardson | cms.gov/about-cms/leadership/chief-operating-officer
CMS Chief of Stuff Erin Richardson | cms.gov/about-cms/leadership/chief-operating-officer
Data shows that the nursing center had a total of 180 beds available, 52 more than the average in St. Lucie County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 170.3 residents during that period.
Port St. Lucie Rehabilitation and Healthcare had an overall rating of 2 from the CMS, which lags behind the average of 3.1 recorded for nursing homes in Florida.
During the quarter, Fort Pierce Health Care stood out as the second largest nursing home in St. Lucie County, with 171 beds available. Life Care Center of Port Saint Lucie came in third place, with 123 beds available.
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Port St. Lucie Rehabilitation and Healthcare has spent a total of $15,510 in two fines and suffered two penalties.
In total, there were eight for-profit nursing homes in St. Lucie County, Florida.
According to US Census data, in 2020, nearly 1 in 6 Americans were aged 65 years or older. Since 1920, the older population skyrocketed from 4.9 million to 55.8 million, reflecting a growth rate of roughly 1,000%, five times higher than the average growth for the overall U.S. population.
A 2021 study suggests that nearly half of this age group, roughly 28 million individuals, may require long-term services and support. Additionally, the study projects that over a third of them may eventually need nursing home care.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, an insurance education group. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Rank | Nursing Home | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port St. Lucie Rehabilitation and Healthcare | 2 |
| 2 | Fort Pierce Health Care | 1 |
| 3 | Life Care Center of Port Saint Lucie | 3 |
| 4 | Savannas Park Health and Rehabilitation Center | 3 |
| 4 | Palm Garden of Port Saint Lucie | 4 |
| 4 | Tiffany Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 4 |
| 7 | Sandgate Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | 3 |
| 8 | Aidan Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center | 2 |
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