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 159 beds available, 47 more than the average in Indian River County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 132 residents during that period.
Vero Beach Care Center 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, Palm Garden of Vero Beach stood out as the largest nursing home in Indian River County, with 189 beds available. Willowbrooke Court at Indian River Estates came in third place, with 120 beds available.
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Vero Beach Care Center has already spent a total of $58,455 in two fines and suffered two penalties.
In total, there were five for-profit nursing homes in Indian River 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 | Palm Garden of Vero Beach | 3 |
| 2 | Vero Beach Care Center | 2 |
| 3 | Willowbrooke Court at Indian River Estates | 3 |
| 4 | Sea Breeze Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | 3 |
| 5 | Garden View Health and Rehabilitation Center | 2 |
| 6 | Hidden Lakes Senior Living Community | 3 |
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