5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Sandhill Cove Retirement Living, located at 1500 SW Capri Street in Palm City, Martin County, Florida, is a 56-bed skilled nursing facility with independent living options. Privately owned and Medicare/Medicaid certified since 2011, the community operates predominantly as a post-acute rehabilitation center. Most residents arrive under Medicare coverage (72% of admissions) and typically remain 22 days before returning home or transferring.
Nursing personnel provide 5 hours 25 minutes of care per resident daily; 23% above the Florida average and ranked 24th among 252 state nursing homes. Weekend coverage reaches 4 hours 45 minutes per resident, 35% above state norms. The staff-to-resident ratio of 2.93-to-1 outperforms the Florida average by 99%, and the nursing roster includes 11 registered nurses, 12 licensed practical nurses, and 38 certified nursing assistants.
Inspection history spans three surveys since 2022, yielding nine moderate-level citations. The facility ranks 40th in total citations and 53rd in citation rate per inspection among Florida’s 251 nursing homes; an above-average performance.
No critical or serious deficiencies emerged. All citations have been corrected. Zero federal penalties or fines were imposed in the past three years.
CMS overall rating stands 36.6% above the Florida average, with health inspection results 57.7% above state baseline.
Residents occupy one- and two-bedroom accommodations with utilities included, housekeeping, and linen service. An art studio, outdoor pool, and recreational spaces support activity programming: parties, dinners, lectures, and concerts. Private dining, respite care, and short-term rehabilitation round the service portfolio.
Occupancy runs 86.9%, modestly above the state average of 84.3%.
The financial pressure of a $1.0 million operating loss in 2023 reflects sector-wide margins.
The community suits short-term post-acute patients and Medicare rehabilitation candidates. Long-stay outcomes are less uniform, with strong performance on clinical stability but variation in functional preservation and incontinence management.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 1h 7m per day | |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 1h 7m per day | |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 3h 3m per day | |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 4h 51m per day | |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 6m per day | |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 30m per day |
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on May 2025
State average N/A
State average N/A
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 9 citations resulted from standard inspections.
In line with State averageState average: N/A
In line with State averageState average: N/A
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
0% compared with State averageState average ratio: 0 : 0
0% compared with State averageState average: 0 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
11 total: 6 full-time employees and 5 contractors.
11
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.3 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
12 total: 8 full-time employees and 4 contractors.
12
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.8 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
38 total: 24 full-time employees and 14 contractors.
38
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
3,524 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 24 | 14 | 38 | 8,786 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 4 | 12 | 3,225 | 92 | 100% | 9.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 5 | 11 | 1,814 | 92 | 100% | 10.3 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 970 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 888 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 6 | 6 | 663 | 74 | 80% | 5.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 64% | 8 |
| Administrator | 0 | 1 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 63% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 456 | 57 | 62% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 332 | 56 | 61% | 5.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 278 | 62 | 67% | 4.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 276 | 71 | 77% | 2.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 276 | 63 | 68% | 4.3 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 33 | 6 | 7% | 5.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 6 | 7% | 4.2 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 4% | 1.4 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.4
27% better than State averageState average: 7.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
19.3
56% worse than State averageState average: 12.4
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
18.2%
73% worse than State averageState average: 10.5%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
20.5%
51% worse than State averageState average: 13.5%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.5%
30% worse than State averageState average: 2.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
0.0%
100% better than State averageState average: 5.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.3%
164% worse than State averageState average: 0.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
0.0%
100% better than State averageState average: 6.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.3%
61% better than State averageState average: 3.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
2.3%
71% better than State averageState average: 8.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with State averageState average: 97.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with State averageState average: 99.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.4%
6% better than State averageState average: 94.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.5%
68% better than State averageState average: 1.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
6% better than State averageState average: 94.7%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
72% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
24% of new residents, often for short stays.
3% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
30Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Sandhill Cove Retirement Living from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Rank #67 / 257Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 67th out of 257 homes in Florida. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Florida average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.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.
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Rank #164 / 257Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 164th out of 257 homes in Florida. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Florida average. Well-run Florida facilities typically land around 49–56% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.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.
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Wellness Programs
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (72% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 22 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
2.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Palm City's city center to Sandhill Cove Retirement Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
| Sandhill Cove Retirement Living | NH AL IL MC RC | Palm City | - | 36 | A+ | 8 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
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Sandhill Cove Retirement Living has a walk score of 8. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Sandhill Cove Retirement Living's occupancy is 86.9%.
Sandhill Cove Retirement Living is registered as a for-profit in FL.
Yes — there are 31 photos of Sandhill Cove Retirement Living in the photo gallery on this page.
Sandhill Cove Retirement Living is located at 1500 Sw Capri St, Palm City, FL 34990.
(772) 220-1090 will put you in contact with the team at Sandhill Cove Retirement Living.
Yes — Sandhill Cove Retirement Living is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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