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Nursing homes in Indian River County, Florida
Indian River County, Florida, has 6 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 594 certified beds.
50% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (34%). Inspectors recorded 163 health deficiencies over three cycles, 27.4 per 100 beds against 16.1 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $60K across 1 fine.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Indian River County | Florida | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 6 | 694 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 50% | 34% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 27.4 | 16.1 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $60K | $17M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willowbrooke Court At Indian River Estates | Vero Beach | 40 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 7.5 | — | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Hidden Lakes Senior Living Community | Vero Beach | 24 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 27 | 112.5 | — | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Palm Garden of Vero Beach | Vero Beach | 189 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 13.2 | — | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Sea Breeze Rehab and Nursing Center | Vero Beach | 110 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 25 | 22.7 | — | 6 May 2026 |
| Garden View Health and Rehabilitation Center | Vero Beach | 72 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 30 | 41.7 | $60K | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Vero Beach Care Center | Vero Beach | 159 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 53 | 33.3 | — | 20 May 2025 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 12 |
| F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | 11 |
| F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | 10 |
| F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | 8 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 7 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 5 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Aston Health (2), Palm Garden Health And Rehabilitation (1), Acts Retirement-Life Communities (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Indian River County, Florida?
6 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 594 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Indian River County have the highest CMS ratings?
Willowbrooke Court At Indian River Estates (5 stars), Hidden Lakes Senior Living Community (3 stars), Palm Garden of Vero Beach (3 stars)
How do Indian River County nursing homes compare with Florida?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 34% statewide; citations run at 27.4 per 100 beds against 16.1 statewide.