Merciful Assisted Living
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Port St. Lucie, FL
Merciful Assisted Living
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Port St. Lucie, FL
Merciful Assisted Living accepts Insurance and/or HMO and Medicaid.
Set in the charming neighborhood of Port Saint Lucie, FL, Merciful Assisted Living is a dependable senior living community, offering comprehensive assisted living and memory care services. Residents can rest easy knowing that they are in capable hands with a hardworking care team available to attend to their needs and provide any assistance they may require. In-house physical therapy services and doctor visits are also available to ensure residents maintain their highest functionality and are always on top of their health.
Designed to cater to only a few residents, the community fosters a tight-knit atmosphere and allows for a truly focused care and attention. Residents here also enjoy the convenience of having housekeeping and maintenance services available. An array of vibrant activities and health and wellness programs are also available to provide residents the enrichment they need to maintain an active and fulfilling lifestyle.
6-bed community Rank #914 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 914th out of 1058 homes in Florida for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score: 11 / 100 Rank #1245 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1245th out of 1487 homes in Florida for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceApril 29, 2024
CountySt. Lucie
License Number13711
Merciful Assisted Living is legally operated by Merciful Assisted Living Residence LLC, and administered by Kim Bruce.
Profit StatusFor-profit
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Inspection History
In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is the primary authority that conducts unannounced inspections and completes official health quality reports for all healthcare facilities.
Since 2022 · 4 years of data
16 citations
6 inspections
2 fines
$3.3K fined
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
4 points above the Florida average for nursing homes (83/100)
Rank #410 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 410th out of 876 homes in Florida for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 87 out of 100. Letter grade B+. 4 points above the Florida average for nursing homes (83/100)Legal Actions
Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.
This Facility
FL Average
vs. FL Avg-
2vs 5 avg↓ 60% fewer than FL avg
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$3.3kvs $11.6k↓ 72% lower than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 4 years (since 2022).
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Florida state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2022 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (108% above)
• Inspection citation rate (8% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (52% below)
• Inspections with citations (75% below)
• Citations per inspection (108% above)
• Inspection citation rate (8% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (52% below)
• Inspections with citations (75% below)
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 16 | 33 | This facility has 52% fewer total citations than a typical Florida nursing home (16 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 52% better Rank #223 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 223rd out of 907 homes in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 2.7 | 1.3 | This facility has 108% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida nursing home (2.7 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 108% worse Rank #886 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 886th out of 907 homes in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 6 | 26 | This facility has had 77% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (6 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 77% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 4 | 16 | This facility has 75% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida nursing home (4 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 75% better |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 67% | 62% | This facility has 5 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida nursing home (67% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 5% worse Rank #609 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 609th out of 907 homes in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- MERCIFUL ASSISTED LIVING's latest inspection, conducted on 2025-07-11, reported deficiencies. During the reporting period from 2022-04-06 to 2025-10-03, a total of six inspections were performed, with all six citing deficiencies. The facility accumulated a total of 16 line-item deficiencies across these inspections, which primarily focused on standard practices and initial licensure. Common themes identified during this time included records/documentation and resident care/rights concerns. Following the identification of deficiencies, MERCIFUL ASSISTED LIVING demonstrated improvement by addressing and correcting cited issues, ultimately achieving a status of "Deficiencies Corrected" in its latest inspection report.
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Single-story
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Social Events & Outings
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3.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Port St. Lucie's city center to Merciful Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Merciful Assisted Living
What neighborhood is Merciful Assisted Living in?
Merciful Assisted Living is in the Port Saint Lucie neighborhood of Port St. Lucie.
What languages are spoken at Merciful Assisted Living?
The team at Merciful Assisted Living speaks English.
Who is the owner of Merciful Assisted Living?
Merciful Assisted Living is legally operated by Merciful Assisted Living Residence LLC, and administered by Kim Bruce.
Is Merciful Assisted Living in a walkable area?
Merciful Assisted Living has a walk score of 11. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Merciful Assisted Living?
According to FL state health department records, Merciful Assisted Living's license number is 13711.
Are pets allowed at Merciful Assisted Living?
No, Merciful Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.
What payment types does Merciful Assisted Living accept?
Merciful Assisted Living accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, and Other.
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