The Palms at St. Lucie West
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Port St. Lucie, FL

The Palms at St. Lucie West

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Port St. Lucie, FL
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The Palms at St. Lucie West accepts Medicaid.

Overview of The Palms at St. Lucie West

Tucked away in the peaceful neighborhood in Port St. Lucie, FL, The Palms of St. Lucie West is an inviting senior living community surrounded by dining, shopping, and cultural attractions. This community offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, providing residents with various care levels tailored to their needs. Seniors can enjoy outdoor activities like golf and tennis, as well as visits to local gems such as the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens and the Riverwalk Boardwalk, all contributing to a fulfilling lifestyle.

The Palms of St. Lucie West is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging environment where residents can live meaningful lives. With a dedicated team available 24/7, residents benefit from personalized services, restaurant-style dining, and a variety of social and educational activities. Additional amenities include an in-house beauty salon, fitness center, and transportation services, ensuring that everything residents need is right at their fingertips.

Bed community size
80-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 24 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceApril 1, 2024
CountySt. Lucie
License Number10438

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Palms at St. Lucie West is legally operated by Snh Fla Tenant LLC, and administered by Amy Mccabe.

Management CompanySH1 CASHMERE PORT ST. LUCIE WEST FL MGMT LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Private
80 units
Total beds
80 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Languages Spoken

Creole English Spanish

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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 2012 · 14 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 32 citations 27 inspections 1 fine $1.0K fined
Inspection Score Info 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 assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

7 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Inspection score: 90 out of 100. Letter grade A-. 7 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 2012 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (3% below)
• Citations per inspection (8% below)
• Inspections with citations (13% below)
• Inspection citation rate (16% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 3233 This facility has 3% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (32 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 3% better Rank #493 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 493rd out of 906 homes we track in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.21.3 This facility has 8% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.2 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 8% better Rank #441 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 441st out of 906 homes we track in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 2726 This facility has had 4% more total inspections than the Florida average (27 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 4% more
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 1416 This facility has 13% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (14 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 13% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 52%62% This facility has 10 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (52% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 10% better Rank #368 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 368th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 2-story

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Beauty Services

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Transportation Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Palms at St. Lucie West

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Address 3.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Port St. Lucie's city center to The Palms at St. Lucie West's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Port St Lucie

Info below is compiled from the FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. See the benchmark below for the typical Florida score; higher is better. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
The Palms at St. Lucie West
AL
IL
MC
Port St. Lucie (Saint Lucie West)80Yes 24 Snh Fla Tenant LLC9027
52%
Facility 52%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #368 / 906
32
Facility 32
FL AVG 33
Rank #493 / 906
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #441 / 906
For-Profit$1,000Amy MccabeStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Naina’s Angelic Hands Assisted Living Facility
AL
Port St. Lucie6No-Naina's Angelic Hands Assisted Living LLC994
0%
Facility 0%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #1 / 906
4
Facility 4
FL AVG 33
Rank #40 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #153 / 906
For-Profit-Eugenie McphersonPrivate Rooms-
Vitality Spring Resort ALF LLC
AL
ADC
NH
RC
Port St. Lucie (Port Saint Lucie)6No 4 Vitality Spring Resort Alf LLC-2
0%
Facility 0%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #1 / 906
2
Facility 2
FL AVG 33
Rank #15 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #153 / 906
For-Profit-Andre Jean Dorval--
Serenity Garden Assisted Living LLC
AL
Port St. Lucie (Port Saint Lucie)5No 29 Serenity Garden Assisted Living LLC-1
0%
Facility 0%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #1 / 906
1
Facility 1
FL AVG 33
Rank #1 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #153 / 906
For-Profit-Ruby Savoix--
Senior Paradise ALF
AL
ADC
RC
Port St. Lucie (Port Saint Lucie)5No 13 Senior Paradise LLC9415
60%
Facility 60%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #505 / 906
18
Facility 18
FL AVG 33
Rank #250 / 906
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #441 / 906
For-Profit-Garon Lindo-A+

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

The Palms at St. Lucie West is located in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Florida.

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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled
General Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Case management

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
FL

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (up to 10 days/year)

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds
Asset Limits ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.
FL

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Benefits
Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual, including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits
Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about The Palms at St. Lucie West

What neighborhood is The Palms at St. Lucie West in?

The Palms at St. Lucie West is in the Saint Lucie West neighborhood of Port St. Lucie.

What languages are spoken at The Palms at St. Lucie West?

The team at The Palms at St. Lucie West speaks Creole, English, and Spanish.

Who is the owner of The Palms at St. Lucie West?

The Palms at St. Lucie West is legally operated by Snh Fla Tenant LLC, and administered by Amy McCabe.

Is The Palms at St. Lucie West in a walkable area?

The Palms at St. Lucie West has a walk score of 24. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of The Palms at St. Lucie West?

According to FL state health department records, The Palms at St. Lucie West's license number is 10438.

Are pets allowed at The Palms at St. Lucie West?

Yes, The Palms at St. Lucie West allows residents to bring their pets.

What payment types does The Palms at St. Lucie West accept?

The Palms at St. Lucie West accepts Medicaid and Other.

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