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Edward J Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
5101 West Blue Heron Blvd, Riviera Beach, FL 33418
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Edward J Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, in Riviera Beach, Florida, is certified for 120 beds under government, county ownership.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Florida median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 5 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 1, 0 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 4.2 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 15.8.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.6 hours per resident per day (2.0 RN), above the Florida median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 6.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Palm Beach Co. median | Florida median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 5 | 26 | 18 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 4.2 | 22.5 | 15.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 2.0 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 6.4% | 28.0% | 41.8% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (54 in the county, 694 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Florida average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 21 May 2026, 12 Dec 2024.
Severity mix: D ×5
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Florida average. Turnover: nursing staff 6.4%, RNs 6.9%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Florida median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 8.9% | 7.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 15.9% | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.1% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.5% | 7.0% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: government, county. Legal business name: Health Care District Of Palm Beach County.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Palm Beach County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boynton Beach Rehabilitation Center | Boynton Beach | 168 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 10.1 | — | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Chatsworth At Pga National | Palm Beach Gardens | 62 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6.5 | — | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Finnish-American Village | Lake Worth | 45 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 24.4 | $9K | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Gardens Court | Palm Beach Gardens | 120 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3.3 | — | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Health Center At Sinai Residences | Boca Raton | 60 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 11.7 | — | 15 Feb 2024 |
| Joseph L Morse Health Center Inc The | West Palm Beach | 230 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0.4 | — | 14 Apr 2022 |
| Stratford Court of Boca Raton | Boca Raton | 60 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 33.3 | — | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Vi At Lakeside Village | Lantana | 60 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 16.7 | — | 26 Feb 2026 |
All 54 facilities in Palm Beach County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Edward J Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center been cited for?
5 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Florida median is 18 per facility.
Has Edward J Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Edward J Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.6 hours per resident per day against a Florida median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Edward J Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
Ownership type is government, county. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Edward J Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 21 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 21 May 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.