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Nursing homes in St. Lucie County, Florida
St. Lucie County, Florida, has 9 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 1,140 certified beds.
22% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (34%). Inspectors recorded 268 health deficiencies over three cycles, 23.5 per 100 beds against 16.1 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $112K across 3 fines.
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 | St. Lucie County | Florida | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 9 | 694 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 22% | 34% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 23.5 | 16.1 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $112K | $17M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home | Port Saint Lucie | 120 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 11.7 | — | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Palm Garden of Port Saint Lucie | Port Saint Lucie | 120 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 16.7 | — | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Port St Lucie Rehabilitation and Healthcare | Port Saint Lucie | 180 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 11.1 | — | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Savannas Park Health and Rehabilitation Center | Port Saint Lucie | 120 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 25 | 20.8 | — | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Life Care Center of Port Saint Lucie | Port Saint Lucie | 123 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 33 | 26.8 | — | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Tiffany Hall Nursing and Rehab Center | Port Saint Lucie | 120 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 15.8 | $47K | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce | Fort Pierce | 79 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 26 | 32.9 | — | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Sandgate Gardens Rehab and Nursing Center | Fort Pierce | 107 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 45 | 42.1 | — | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Aviata At Saint Lucie | Fort Pierce | 171 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 66 | 38.6 | $65K | 28 May 2026 |
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. | 19 |
| F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | 12 |
| 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. | 11 |
| F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | 10 |
| F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | 9 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 8 |
| Government | 1 |
Chains present: Florida Department Of Veterans' Affairs (1), Aviata Health Group (1), Life Care Centers Of America (1), Palm Garden Health And Rehabilitation (1), Aston Health (1), Sovereign Healthcare Holdings (1), Vivo Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in St. Lucie County, Florida?
9 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 1,140 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in St. Lucie County have the highest CMS ratings?
Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home (5 stars), Palm Garden of Port Saint Lucie (5 stars), Port St Lucie Rehabilitation and Healthcare (4 stars)
How do St. Lucie County nursing homes compare with Florida?
22% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 34% statewide; citations run at 23.5 per 100 beds against 16.1 statewide.