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.
The community administrator leads Life Care Center of Palm Bay with a commitment to resident care and well-being. They ensure compliance with health information privacy and legal requirements, fostering a secure and supportive environment for all residents and their families.
Home Information
LIFE CARE CENTER OF PALM BAY
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This nursing home maintains occupancy well above most state peers, signaling sustained demand. The facility operates with a larger bed count than most state competitors, supporting broader intake. Resident stays are comparable to other state facilities, implying stable turnover.
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Home revenue ranks in the upper tier statewide, reflecting strong billing volume. Payroll spending sits in the top tier, showing a strong investment in staffing resources. Total income exceeds the majority of state facilities, highlighting strong profitability.
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Medicare nights run higher than most peers, indicating robust short-stay referrals. Medicaid nights sit above most state facilities, underscoring deep Title XIX coverage. Private pay nights lead the state, showing strong demand from market-rate residents.
OccupancyBeds
141
Occupancy
93.5%
Total Bed Days Available
51465
Avg. Length of Stay
73 days
Avg. Residents per Day
135
FinanceHome Revenue
$24,343,785.00
Payroll Costs
$7,151,520.00
Profit
$1,544,925.00
Total Home Costs
$13,337,781.00
Payroll % of Revenue
Percentage of home revenue spent on payroll costs.
Percentage of home revenue spent on payroll costs.
29.4%
House Specifics:CCN
106060
Owner Name
TARBET, WILLARD
Rural vs. Urban
Urban
County
Brevard
Type of Control
Voluntary Nonprofit — Church
OperationsTotal Admissions
637
Total Discharges
640
% Medicaid Admissions
16%
% Medicare Admissions
48%
% Private Pay Admissions
37%
% Medicaid Discharges
17%
% Medicare Discharges
49%
% Private Pay Discharges
34%
Quality Ratings
Overall Rating
CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
5 / 5
Health Inspection Rating
Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4 / 5
Staffing Rating
Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4 / 5
QM Rating
Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5 / 5
Nurse Hours / Resident / Day
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4.06 hrs
Number of Fines
1
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Medicare Nights
Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
27576
Medicaid Nights
Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
7926
Free Market Nights
Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
11429
Types of Care at Life Care Center of Palm Bay
Skilled Nursing
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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? ⓘ |
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| 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)
Avg Citations (State)
19.7
This Facility: 8
Avg Critical (State)
0.8
This Facility: 0
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%)
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Medicaid
101
(79.5%)
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Private Pay/Other
11
(8.7%)
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Specialized Care Beds
30
Total Specialty Beds
21.3%
of Bed Capacity
30
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds ⓘ
21.3%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
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Family Engagement
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Active
Resident Council
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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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