Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
The Gardens of Port St. Lucie
Nestled in a thriving neighborhood in Port St. Lucie, FL, The Gardens of Port St. Lucie is a cozy senior living community that offers exceptional assisted living, respite care, and rehab. The community features a variety of apartments, including studios and one-bedroom apartments with services tailored to residents’ unique needs. The community’s partnership with a trusted rehabilitation services provider provides residents access to specialized rehabilitation and fitness training solutions for older adults.
Committed to providing residents the care and support they need to continue living independently, the community offers personalized care with in-house doctor visits, and a range of available health services. Here, residents find walking paths, numerous social and recreational events, even in house religious services. Restaurant-style dining with chef-inspired meals and housekeeping services gives residents a stress-free retirement. At The Gardens, everything you need meets everything you love.
Community insights.
About this community
The Gardens of Port St. Lucie is legally operated by Snh Se Tenant Trs, Inc., and administered by Maria Ciocca.
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.
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-
$0vs $11.6k↓ 100% lower than FL avg
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.
• Total citations (3% below)
• Citations per inspection (21% below)
• Inspections with citations (13% below)
• Inspection citation rate (22% below)
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total citations
| 34 | 35 | This facility has 3% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (34 vs. FL avg 35).↓ 3% better Rank #518 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 518th out of 907 homes we track in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 907 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. |
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Citations per inspection
| 1.1 | 1.39 | This facility has 21% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.1 vs. FL avg 1.39).↓ 21% better Rank #315 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 315th out of 907 homes we track 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. 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
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total inspections
| 31 | 26 | This facility has had 19% more total inspections than the Florida average (31 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 19% more |
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Inspections with citations
| 14 | 16 | This facility has 13% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (14 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 13% better |
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Inspection citation rate
| 45% | 58% | This facility has 13 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (45% vs. FL avg 58%).↓ 13% better Rank #276 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 276th out of 907 homes we track 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. 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?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking Classes
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
- Yoga
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Gardens of Port St. Lucie
Places of interest near The Gardens of Port St. Lucie
4.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Port St. Lucie's city center to The Gardens of Port St. Lucie's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.32 miles to nearest hospital (HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital)
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Compare Assisted Living around the area
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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
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Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
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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.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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| Vitality Living Spring Hill | AL IL MC | Spring Hill | 240
Facility
240
FL AVG
85
Rank
#13 / 976 | Yes |
39
Facility
39
FL AVG
41
Rank
#680 / 1,332 | Evergreen Woods Owner LLC | 27 | 22%
Facility
22%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#87 / 907 | 24
Facility
24
FL AVG
33
Rank
#372 / 907 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#49 / 907 | For-Profit | $1,500 | Kimberly Adams | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| The Summit of Citrus Hills | AL IL MC RC | Hernando | 200
Facility
200
FL AVG
85
Rank
#33 / 976 | Yes |
34
Facility
34
FL AVG
41
Rank
#776 / 1,332 | Cpf Lc III Operations - Citrus Hills, LLC | 16 | 25%
Facility
25%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#98 / 907 | 14
Facility
14
FL AVG
33
Rank
#187 / 907 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#49 / 907 | For-Profit | $500 | Kimberly Husung | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| CountrySide Lakes | AL IL | Port Orange (Howell Place At Countryside) | 120
Facility
120
FL AVG
85
Rank
#228 / 976 | Yes |
59
Facility
59
FL AVG
41
Rank
#330 / 1,332 | Shepherd Csl, LLC | 14 | 57%
Facility
57%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#444 / 907 | 15
Facility
15
FL AVG
33
Rank
#204 / 907 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#315 / 907 | For-Profit | $1,000 | Mary Kristine Williams | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A |
| The Gardens of Port St. Lucie | AL IL RC | Port St. Lucie (Port Saint Lucie) | 110
Facility
110
FL AVG
85
Rank
#307 / 976 | Yes |
25
Facility
25
FL AVG
41
Rank
#910 / 1,332 | Snh Se Tenant Trs, Inc | 31 | 45%
Facility
45%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#276 / 907 | 34
Facility
34
FL AVG
33
Rank
#518 / 907 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#315 / 907 | For-Profit | - | Maria Ciocca | Studio / 1 Bed | - |
| Masonic Home of Florida | AL NH SNF | Saint Petersburg | 102
Facility
102
FL AVG
85
Rank
#351 / 976 | No |
92
Facility
92
FL AVG
41
Rank
#26 / 1,332 | The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge Of Free And Accepted Masons Of Florida | 21 | 29%
Facility
29%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#116 / 907 | 23
Facility
23
FL AVG
33
Rank
#349 / 907 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#315 / 907 | Non-Profit | $375 | Roy Daniel Newland | - | A- |
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Gardens of Port St. Lucie
What neighborhood is The Gardens of Port St. Lucie in?
The Gardens of Port St. Lucie is in the Port Saint Lucie neighborhood of Port St. Lucie.
What languages are spoken at The Gardens of Port St. Lucie?
The team at The Gardens of Port St. Lucie speaks Creole, English, French, and Spanish.
Who is the owner of The Gardens of Port St. Lucie?
The Gardens of Port St. Lucie is legally operated by Snh Se Tenant Trs, Inc., and administered by Maria Ciocca.
Is The Gardens of Port St. Lucie in a walkable area?
The Gardens of Port St. Lucie has a walk score of 25. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of The Gardens of Port St. Lucie?
According to FL state health department records, The Gardens of Port St. Lucie's license number is 8077.
When does The Gardens of Port St. Lucie's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, The Gardens of Port St. Lucie's license expires on December 29, 2026.
Are pets allowed at The Gardens of Port St. Lucie?
Yes, The Gardens of Port St. Lucie allows residents to bring their pets.
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