Total health inspections
3
Florida average 4.3
Last Health inspection on Jan 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Life Care Center of Palm Bay
Nursing Home
Life Care Center of Palm Bay
Nursing Home
Overview of Life Care Center of Palm Bay
Life Care Center of Palm Bay is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Palm Bay, FL. This long-term care facility provides 24 hour skilled nursing care and security to its patients and residents, as well as medication management, post surgical care, wound care, IV therapy and infection management.
The long-term residents of this care facility are confident that their care is in good hands, with the meal services prepared by certified dieticians, housekeeping and laundry services, and access to library and landscaped grounds. The whole facility itself is also smoke free and pet friendly, providing opportunities for patients and residents alike to breathe fresh air and bond with furry companions.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
141
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
94%
Residents per day (avg)
135
Occupancy rate
94%
Residents per day (avg)
135
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
46% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
22 days
Private pay
39% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
15% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
9 - 10 months
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$25.8M
Profit
$1.7M
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$25,807,146.00
Profit
$1,702,058.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$8.0M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$16.1M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$24.1M
Walk Score: 32 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Additional licensing details
Awards:
Best Nursing Home - U.S. News & World Report 2026
Safety & Compliance
Safety Features:
24-hour security and fire safety systems
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
All Levels of Care
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Activities
Daily activity schedule available.
Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Alzheimer's & Dementia Care, Independent & Assisted Living
Religious Services
Yes
Dining & Nutrition
Food Description
Life Care Center of Palm Bay offers fine dining programs and has an in-house ice cream parlor.
Types of Care at Life Care Center of Palm Bay
Skilled Nursing
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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
Life Care Center of Palm Bay
+48%
+1%
+12%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Palm Bay
141
No
32
TARBET, WILLARD
94.0%
$25,491,782.00
$7,971,004.00
31.3%
134.80
4.0645
1
8
2
+48%+1%+12%
Life Care Center of Palm Bay
Type of care:
AL
SNF
Community:
Palm Bay
Bed Count:
141
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
TARBET, WILLARD
CCN:
106060
Occupancy:
94.0%
Home Revenue:
$25,491,782.00
Payroll Costs:
$7,971,004.00
Payroll %:
31.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
134.80
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.0645
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
8
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
+48%
+48%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+1%
+1%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+12%
+12%Places of interest near Life Care Center of Palm Bay
5.0 miles from city center — 0.2 miles to nearest hospital (Health First Palm Bay Hospital)
175 NE Villa Nueva Ave, Palm Bay, FL 32907
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
165
Total Staff
158
Employees
7
Contractors
53,070
Total Hours (Quarter)
76
Avg Staff/Day
7.7
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 29 | 8.1 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 13 | 7.7 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 74 | 7.6 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
119 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
5 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
22 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
1 staff
5.3hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
8 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
6 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
2 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.6%
of total hours from contractors
309 contractor hours this quarter
Qualified Social Worker: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 4
Medical Director: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 74 | 0 | 74 | 27,514 | 91 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 29 | 0 | 29 | 9,887 | 91 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 13 | 0 | 13 | 4,395 | 91 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,436 | 84 | 92% | 7.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,420 | 65 | 71% | 8.1 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,096 | 65 | 71% | 8.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,070 | 81 | 89% | 7.2 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 980 | 85 | 93% | 7.4 |
| Dietitian | 3 | 0 | 3 | 876 | 79 | 87% | 7.1 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 7 | 1 | 8 | 865 | 68 | 75% | 7.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 555 | 77 | 85% | 7.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 4 | 0 | 4 | 554 | 72 | 79% | 7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 483 | 63 | 69% | 7.7 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 404 | 53 | 58% | 7.6 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 241 | 45 | 49% | 5.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 188 | 25 | 27% | 7.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 57 | 5 | 5% | 9.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 44 | 3 | 3% | 14.5 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
8
Citations per inspection
2.67
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 8 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.8
Serious Health citations
2
2
400% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.4
0 critical citations
2 serious citations
6 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation
Jan 09, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Jan 09, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Apr 20, 2023
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Apr 20, 2023
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Life Care Centers of America
Resident Census by Payment Source
127
Total Residents
Medicare
15
(11.8%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
101
(79.5%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
11
(8.7%)
ⓘ
Specialized Care Beds
30
Total Specialty Beds
21.3%
of Bed Capacity
30
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds ⓘ
21.3%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.7
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.7
10% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 7.4
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
14.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
14.7
19% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 12.4
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
7.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
7.2%
31% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 10.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
18.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
18.3%
42% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 12.9%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
18.6%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
18.6%
38% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 13.5%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.4%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.4%
8% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 2.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.3%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.3%
20% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 5.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.9%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.2%
80% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 6.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.5%
84% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 3.3%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
2.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
2.4%
70% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 8.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 97.7%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 99.2%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.86
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.86
59% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 2.10
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.13
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.13
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 1.18
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.4%
5% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 94.0%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.3%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.3%
81% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.1%
5% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 94.7%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
23.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
23.0%
12% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 26.2%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
10.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
10.2%
10% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 9.3%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.4%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.4%
51% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
72.3%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
72.3%
35% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
57.1%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
57.1%
13% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and fines
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 (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$52K
28% lower than Florida averageFlorida average: $72K
Number of fines
1
62% fewer fines than Florida averageFlorida average: 2.6
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.1
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$52K
Florida average
$72K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Apr 20, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Apr 20, 2023
$52K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Life Care Center of Palm Bay based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
94.0%
↑ 2.8pp vs 2023
Net Income
$1,702,058
↑ ~$157K vs 2023
Total Payroll
$9,450,624
↑ ~$566K vs 2023
Profit Margin
6.7%
↑ 0.3pp vs 2023
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