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
Life Care Center of Palm Bay is a Nursing Home in Florida
Life Care Center of… is a Nursing Home in Florida
Life Care Center of Palm Bay
Life Care Center of Palm Bay is a Nursing Home in Florida
Life Care Center of… is a Nursing Home in Florida
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.
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
Types of Care at Life Care Center of Palm Bay
Skilled Nursing
Places of interest near Life Care Center of Palm Bay
5.0 miles from city center
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
Source: CMS Health Citations (May 2021 – Jan 2025)
3
Inspections
8
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
2
Serious (G-I)
2.67
Citations/Inspection
Jan 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
4
50% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections
8
Complaint Investigations
0
State Comparison (FL)
Citations
8
Florida average: 19.7
Critical Citations
0
Florida average: 0.8
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 09, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
| Jan 09, 2025 | D | Care Planning | F0657 | Corrected |
| Apr 20, 2023 | E | Nutrition | F0803 | Corrected |
| Apr 20, 2023 | D | Quality of Care | F0688 | Corrected |
| Apr 20, 2023 | G | Quality of Care | F0689 | Corrected |
| Apr 20, 2023 | E | Care Planning | F0655 | Corrected |
| Apr 20, 2023 | G | Care Planning | F0657 | Corrected |
| May 27, 2021 | D | Quality of Care | F0679 | Corrected |
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 Measures
CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)
High-Risk Clinical Events
6.7
Score
10% better than avg
Florida avg: 7.4
Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline
Functional Decline
14.7
Score
19% worse than avg
Florida avg: 12.4
Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
7.2%
Lost Too Much Weight
1.2%
Urinary Tract Infection
0.0%
Depressive Symptoms
0.5%
Falls with Major Injury
2.4%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
100.0%
Antipsychotic Use
2.4%
Walking Ability Worsened
18.3%
Influenza Vaccine
100.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
4.3%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
18.6%
Short-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).
Pneumococcal Vaccine
98.4%
Near average
Florida: 94.0%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
0.3%
81% better than avg
Florida: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
99.1%
Near average
Florida: 94.7%
Penalties & 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
$52K
Florida avg: $72K
28% better than avg
Number of Fines
1
Florida avg: 2.6
Compared to Florida Average
Facility: $52K |
Florida Avg: $72K
Penalty History
Showing all 1 penalties (Apr 2023 - Apr 2023)
Apr 20, 2023
Civil Money Penalty
$52K
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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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Long-Term Care Waiver
Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver
- General: Age 65+ or 21+ disabled, 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 Specifics: High demand; waitlists common.
- Services: In-home care (6-8 hours/day), assisted living, respite (240 hours/year), case management.
Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)
Florida CCE
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
- Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (varies).
- Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
- FL Specifics: Limited funding; regional variation.
- Services: 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
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+, 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 Specifics: Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.
- Services: 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
- General: Age 55+, 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 Specifics: Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy.
Optional State Supplementation (OSS)
Florida Optional State Supplementation
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.
- Services: Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Florida SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)
Official government program page
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Florida resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- FL Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; ~1,000 slots/year.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver
Long-Term Care Waiver
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or 21+ disabled, 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 Specifics:High demand; waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (6-8 hours/day), assisted living, respite (240 hours/year), case management.
Florida CCE
Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
- Income Limits:~$2,000/month (varies).
- Asset Limits:$5,000 (individual).
- FL Specifics:Limited funding; regional variation.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week), adult day care (~$60/day), respite (up to 10 days/year).
Florida Home Care for the Elderly
Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, 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 Specifics:Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month).
Florida Medicaid PACE
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, 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 Specifics:Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy.
Florida Optional State Supplementation
Optional State Supplementation (OSS)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities.
Florida SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Florida resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; income-focused.
- FL Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents; ~1,000 slots/year.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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