Every person who worked here at any point in the quarter, employees and contractors. It is not how many are on site at once: that is the "on an average day" figure.
160
152 employees · 8 contractors · 79 on an average day Life Care Center of Palm Bay
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Palm Bay, FL
ALM Inspection Grade
A+
ALM's inspection grade is 97 / 100, an A+ — 15 points above the Florida average for CMS-certified facilities (82/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
ALM's inspection grade is 97 / 100, an A+ — 15 points above the Florida average for CMS-certified facilities (82/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
CMS overall rating
5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Life Care Center of Palm Bay
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Palm Bay, FL
ALM Inspection Grade
A+
ALM's inspection grade is 97 / 100, an A+ — 15 points above the Florida average for CMS-certified facilities (82/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
ALM's inspection grade is 97 / 100, an A+ — 15 points above the Florida average for CMS-certified facilities (82/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
CMS overall rating
5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Life Care Center of Palm Bay accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
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
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing
Data period: Q4 2025 (October 1 – December 31, 2025).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).
Resident count: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Jun 2026).
Total nursing care per resident / day
This nursing home is ranked 60th out of 182 nursing homes we track in Florida for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 13m
This nursing home is ranked 60th out of 182 nursing homes we track in Florida for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 13mStandout metric: Registered nurse (RN) is +48% above Florida average
1 of 6 metrics below Florida average
Daily care time per resident, by role
Registered nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. All 26 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
26 staff · 7.6-hour shifts
1h 5m
↑ 48% · FL 44mThis facility: 1h 5m per resident per day, 48% above the Florida average of 44m (among Florida facilities reporting a recent figure).
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. All 26 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
26 staff · 7.6-hour shiftsUS average: 41m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 41m
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. All 16 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
16 staff · 7.6-hour shifts
35m
↓ 26% · FL 47mThis facility: 35m per resident per day, 26% below the Florida average of 47m (among Florida facilities reporting a recent figure).
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. All 16 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
16 staff · 7.6-hour shiftsUS average: 52m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 52m
Certified nursing assistant
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. All 69 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
69 staff · 7.6-hour shifts
2h 33m
↑ 9% · FL 2h 20mThis facility: 2h 33m per resident per day, 9% above the Florida average of 2h 20m (among Florida facilities reporting a recent figure).
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. All 69 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
69 staff · 7.6-hour shiftsUS average: 2h 21m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 2h 21m
Physical therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
7m
↑ 36% · FL 5mThis facility: 7m per resident per day, 36% above the Florida average of 5m (among Florida facilities reporting a recent figure).
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
US average: 4m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 4m
Total nursing, weekends
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
RN + LPN + aide · Sat–Sun
3h 49m
↑ 8% · FL 3h 31mThis facility: 3h 49m per resident per day, 8% above the Florida average of 3h 31m (among Florida facilities reporting a recent figure).
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
RN + LPN + aide · Sat–SunUS average: 3h 26m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 3h 26m
RN, weekends
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
Sat–Sun
45m
↑ 41% · FL 32mThis facility: 45m per resident per day, 41% above the Florida average of 32m (among Florida facilities reporting a recent figure).
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
Sat–SunUS average: 29m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 29m
Headcount
Every person who worked here at any point in the quarter, employees and contractors. It is not how many are on site at once: that is the "on an average day" figure.
160
152 employees · 8 contractors · 79 on an average day
160 total staff / 127 residents. Residents: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Jun 2026); staff: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q4 2025).Residents and staff come from two different CMS releases, so the two counts can be a few months apart.
1.26 : 1
↓ 14% · FL 1.46This facility: 1.26 staff per resident, 14% below the Florida average of 1.46 (among Florida facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
160 staff ÷ 127 residents
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Average hours one staff member works on a day they are on shift, across every role.
7.6 h
↓ 4% · FL 7.9 hThis facility: 7.6 h, 4% below the Florida average of 7.9 h (among Florida facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
55,008 staff hours this quarter
See full Florida ranking →99.3% of staff hours were worked by the facility's own employees
Florida average: 95.1% · Contractors this quarter: Occupational Therapy Assistant (3), Occupational Therapy Aide (3), Qualified Social Worker (1), Medical Director (1)
Why it matters: employees work here week after week and get to know each resident's routines and needs. Agency contractors often rotate between facilities, so a higher employee share usually means more consistent care.
By The Numbers
Community insights.
Bed count
A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
141
Rank #53 / 237Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 53rd out of 237 nursing homes we track in Florida for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
141
Rank #53 / 237Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 53rd out of 237 nursing homes we track in Florida for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Walk Score
Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Rank #162 / 261Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 162nd out of 261 nursing homes we track in Florida for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Rank #162 / 261Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 162nd out of 261 nursing homes we track in Florida for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
32
/ 100
Occupancy rate
Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.
Rank #46 / 122Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 46th out of 122 nursing homes we track in Florida for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Florida average, with its Statewide rank out of 122. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.
Rank #46 / 122Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 46th out of 122 nursing homes we track in Florida for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Florida average, with its Statewide rank out of 122. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
95.7%
This home is often near full
Based on residents per day and 141 beds.
Higher than the Florida average: 88.7%
Residents per day (avg)
The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
135
Source: CMS Provider Information, average daily residents
Avg. Length of Stay
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
72
days
About This Community
U.S. News & World Report Best Senior Living (2026)An annual U.S. News & World Report recognition based on surveys and other information about senior-living communities, including resident experience, care, activities, dining, and management.
Resident Council
Safety Features24-hour security and fire safety systems
Outpatient Rehabilitation
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy
Fall PreventionPrograms and practices designed to reduce falls, such as balance support, safer surroundings and medication or mobility reviews. Fall prevention can help protect independence and prevent injuries.
Infection ManagementProcesses to prevent, recognize, and treat infections, including monitoring symptoms and using appropriate precautions and medical care.
IV Therapy
Medical Director
Post-Surgical Care
Wound CareCare for wounds such as pressure sores, surgical wounds, or ulcers, including assessment, dressing changes, and monitoring for infection.
Dietitian
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Discharge Planning
Pre-Admission Program
Community Re-Entry Program
Social Work & Case Management
Ice Cream Parlor
Beauty Salon
Emergency Call System
Religious AffiliationYes
Dining & Nutrition
Sourced directly from the team at Life Care Center of Palm Bay.
Dining & Nutrition
Sourced directly from the team at Life Care Center of Palm Bay.Food DescriptionLife Care Center of Palm Bay offers fine dining programs and has an in-house ice cream parlor.
CMS Health Inspection History
ALM Inspection Grade
97 / 100
Calculated from CMS inspection data for this community's nursing-home beds
How it compares
15 points above the Florida average for CMS-certified facilities (82/100)
Category breakdown
Citations
Strong
22 severity-weighted points (8 citations) · 2× lower than the typical CMS-certified FL facility (median: 48)
Enforcement
Strong
No fines on record · 0 enforcement actions
Persistence
Typical
30 days to fix issues · faster than the typical CMS-certified FL facility (median: 31)
Total health inspections
3
↓ 30% · FL 4.3This facility: 3, 30% below the Florida average of 4.3 (among Florida facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Total health citations
8
Rank #27 / 181Health citations — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 27th out of 181 nursing homes we track in Florida for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Florida State average, with a ranking across all 181 FL facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↓ 60% · FL 19.8This facility: 8, 60% below the Florida average of 19.8 (among Florida facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citations per inspection
2.67
Rank #32 / 181Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 32nd out of 181 nursing homes we track in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Florida mean across 181 facilities with citation data. Lower is better. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↓ 41% · FL 4.53This facility: 2.67, 41% below the Florida average of 4.53 (among Florida facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citation severity
100% corrected
8 of 8 citations corrected
Critical
J–L
0
↓ 100% · FL 0.7This facility: 0, 100% below the Florida average of 0.7 (among Florida facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Immediate jeopardy
Serious
G–I
2
↑ 567% · FL 0.3This facility: 2, 567% above the Florida average of 0.3 (among Florida facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Actual harm
Moderate
D–F
6
↓ 68% · FL 18.6This facility: 6, 68% below the Florida average of 18.6 (among Florida facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, more than minimal risk
Minor
A–C
0
↓ 100% · FL 0.2This facility: 0, 100% below the Florida average of 0.2 (among Florida facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, minimal riskLatest inspection: Jan 09, 2025 · 2 citations, all corrected
Most cited category: Quality of Life & Care, 4 of 8 citations · 3 categories in total
Citations history
Most recent first
Jan 09, 2025
2 citations
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Apr 20, 2023
5 citations
Nutrition moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Quality of Care serious citation
Corrected
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Care Planning serious citation
Corrected
Corrected
May 27, 2021
1 citation
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Top deficiency categories
Share of 8 citations
Quality of Life & Care
4 deficiencies (50%)
Resident Assessment & Care Planning
3 deficiencies (38%)
Nutrition & Dietary
1 deficiency (13%)
How citations are counted
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 8 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Source
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.
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Enforcement
Penalties and fines
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 Aug 2026
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials on record since Aug 2023.
Total fines
$0
FL avg $64KFlorida average: $64,370. Average among the 270 Florida facilities with a penalty on record.US avg $67KUS average: $67,417, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Number of fines
0
FL avg 2.32Florida average: 2.32. Average among the 270 Florida facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 1.96US average: 1.96, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Payment denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
FL avg 0.06Florida average: 0.06. Average among the 270 Florida facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 0.36US average: 0.36, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Health Outcomes
Quality of care over time
How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the Florida average.
CMS star rating for the care of long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best.
5
/ 5
Significantly above average
↑ 12% · FL 4.5This facility: 5.0, 12% above the FL average of 4.5 (among FL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
CMS star rating for the care of short-stay residents, mostly people recovering after a hospital stay for under 100 days. It is built from the short-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best.
5
/ 5
Significantly above average
↑ 59% · FL 3.1This facility: 5.0, 59% above the FL average of 3.1 (among FL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.
5.4
Score · lower is better
↓ 12% · FL 6.1This facility: 5.4, 12% below the FL average of 6.1 (among FL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.
12.4
Score · lower is better
↑ 29% · FL 9.6This facility: 12.4, 29% above the FL average of 9.6 (among FL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.13 long-stay measures: 7 better, 3 worse, 3 near FL average
8 short-stay measures: 3 better, 1 worse, 1 near FL average, 3 compared with US only
Long-stay residents
People who live at the home · 13 measures
Daily care & independence
Needed more help with daily activities
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
10.5%
↑ 20% · FL 8.7This facility: 10.5, 20% above the FL average of 8.7 (among FL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
10.5%
↑ 20% · FL 8.7This facility: 10.5, 20% above the FL average of 8.7 (among FL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Walking ability worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
13.1%
↑ 38% · FL 9.5This facility: 13.1, 38% above the FL average of 9.5 (among FL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
13.1%
↑ 38% · FL 9.5This facility: 13.1, 38% above the FL average of 9.5 (among FL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Bowel or bladder incontinence (low-risk residents)
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
13.7%
↑ 30% · FL 10.5This facility: 13.7, 30% above the FL average of 10.5 (among FL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
13.7%
↑ 30% · FL 10.5This facility: 13.7, 30% above the FL average of 10.5 (among FL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Safety & clinical stability
Urinary tract infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
↓ 100% · FL 0.7This facility: 0.0, 100% below the FL average of 0.7 (among FL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
↓ 100% · FL 0.7This facility: 0.0, 100% below the FL average of 0.7 (among FL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Falls with major injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.0%
↓ 62% · FL 2.5This facility: 1.0, 62% below the FL average of 2.5 (among FL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.0%
↓ 62% · FL 2.5This facility: 1.0, 62% below the FL average of 2.5 (among FL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Pressure ulcers (high-risk residents)
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.2%
↓ 51% · FL 4.5This facility: 2.2, 51% below the FL average of 4.5 (among FL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.2%
↓ 51% · FL 4.5This facility: 2.2, 51% below the FL average of 4.5 (among FL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Physical & mental health
Lost too much weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
0.0%
↓ 100% · FL 5.5This facility: 0.0, 100% below the FL average of 5.5 (among FL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
0.0%
↓ 100% · FL 5.5This facility: 0.0, 100% below the FL average of 5.5 (among FL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Depressive symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.5%
↓ 89% · FL 4.6This facility: 0.5, 89% below the FL average of 4.6 (among FL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.5%
↓ 89% · FL 4.6This facility: 0.5, 89% below the FL average of 4.6 (among FL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Antipsychotic use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
1.3%
↓ 84% · FL 8.6This facility: 1.3, 84% below the FL average of 8.6 (among FL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
1.3%
↓ 84% · FL 8.6This facility: 1.3, 84% below the FL average of 8.6 (among FL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Preventive care
Pneumococcal vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
↑ 2% · FL 98.2This facility: 100.0, 2% above the FL average of 98.2 (among FL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
↑ 2% · FL 98.2This facility: 100.0, 2% above the FL average of 98.2 (among FL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Flu vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
↑ 1% · FL 99.2This facility: 100.0, 1% above the FL average of 99.2 (among FL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
↑ 1% · FL 99.2This facility: 100.0, 1% above the FL average of 99.2 (among FL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Hospital & emergency visits
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.86
↓ 59% · FL 2.10This facility: 0.86, 59% below the FL average of 2.10 (among FL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.86
↓ 59% · FL 2.10This facility: 0.86, 59% below the FL average of 2.10 (among FL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
ER visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.13
↓ 4% · FL 1.18This facility: 1.13, 4% below the FL average of 1.18 (among FL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.13
↓ 4% · FL 1.18This facility: 1.13, 4% below the FL average of 1.18 (among FL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Short-stay residents
Rehab and recovery after a hospital stay · 8 measures
Daily care & independence
Able to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
72.3%
↑ 35% · US 53.7This facility: 72.3, 35% above the US average of 53.7 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
72.3%
↑ 35% · US 53.7This facility: 72.3, 35% above the US average of 53.7 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Returned home or to the community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
57.1%
↑ 13% · US 50.6This facility: 57.1, 13% above the US average of 50.6 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
57.1%
↑ 13% · US 50.6This facility: 57.1, 13% above the US average of 50.6 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).Safety & clinical stability
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.4%
↓ 51% · US 0.8This facility: 0.4, 51% below the US average of 0.8 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.4%
↓ 51% · US 0.8This facility: 0.4, 51% below the US average of 0.8 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).Physical & mental health
New antipsychotic medication
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.1%
↓ 90% · FL 1.5This facility: 0.1, 90% below the FL average of 1.5 (among FL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.1%
↓ 90% · FL 1.5This facility: 0.1, 90% below the FL average of 1.5 (among FL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Preventive care
Pneumococcal vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.9%
↑ 4% · FL 95.2This facility: 98.9, 4% above the FL average of 95.2 (among FL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.9%
↑ 4% · FL 95.2This facility: 98.9, 4% above the FL average of 95.2 (among FL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Flu vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.1%
↑ 5% · FL 94.7This facility: 99.1, 5% above the FL average of 94.7 (among FL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.1%
↑ 5% · FL 94.7This facility: 99.1, 5% above the FL average of 94.7 (among FL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Hospital & emergency visits
Re-hospitalized after admission
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
23.0%
↓ 12% · FL 26.2This facility: 23.0, 12% below the FL average of 26.2 (among FL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
23.0%
↓ 12% · FL 26.2This facility: 23.0, 12% below the FL average of 26.2 (among FL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
ER visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
10.2%
↑ 10% · FL 9.3This facility: 10.2, 10% above the FL average of 9.3 (among FL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
10.2%
↑ 10% · FL 9.3This facility: 10.2, 10% above the FL average of 9.3 (among FL facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Arrows show whether a figure is above or below the average. Green is better for residents, red is worse, and yellow means within 5% of the average. Grey compares with the US average only, because CMS publishes no state figure. The line on each bar marks the average.
Quality measures are calculated by CMS from Minimum Data Set (MDS) resident assessments and Medicare claims.
Money and staffing.
Life Care Center of Palm Bay’s finances from its CMS cost report for the fiscal year ending February 2025, compared with 177 Florida nursing homes that filed a recent report. Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
FY Feb 2025
Is it financially stable?
Breaking even on care
4.8% operating margin
−4.1 pts vs prior year
Positive margin in 8 of the last 8 reported years. Net income $1.2M after other income.
Does it invest in staff?
Spends less on payroll than most Florida homes
59.6% payroll share of revenue
FL average 70.3%Rank #64 / 177Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 64th out of 177 nursing homes we track in Florida for payroll % of net patient revenue. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Florida average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Payroll rose $0.7M while revenue rose $1.1M. A low share can mean leaner staffing; check hours per resident in the staffing section.
FY 2025 scorecard
Each row shows the FY 2025 figure, the change since the prior report, the trend, and how it compares with Florida homes.
Revenue & profit
Profitable on care
| Metric | FY 2025 | vs prior year | Trend 2018 → 2025Trend | FL median | Compared with FL homesRank in FL | In short |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net patient revenue What the home earns from resident care, after discounts and bad debt. | $16.8M | +$1.1M | Trend 20182025 | FL median $15.1M | Rank in FL Rank #64 / 177Net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 64th out of 177 nursing homes we track in Florida for net patient revenue. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Florida average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 64% of homes | Above FL median Higher net patient revenue than 64% of FL homes that filed a recent report. Revenue mostly follows how big a home is. |
| Operating expenses Everything it costs to run the home: staff, supplies, rent, admin. | $16.0M | +$1.7M | Trend 20182025 | FL median — | Rank in FL Not ranked | Within revenue Operating expenses are lower than net patient revenue, so resident care covers its costs. |
| Net patient income Revenue minus operating expenses. Negative means care loses money. | $0.8M | −$0.6M | Trend 20182025 | FL median — | Rank in FL Not ranked | Profit, shrinking Resident care made money this year, less than in the prior report. |
| Operating margin Net patient income as a share of revenue. The clearest health signal. | 4.8% | −4.1 pts | Trend 20182025 | FL median — | Rank in FL Not ranked | Thin margin A margin from 0% to 5% of revenue leaves little room for unexpected costs. |
| Other income Money not from resident care: investments, grants, services. | $0.4M | — | Trend — | FL median — | Rank in FL Not ranked | Adds to profit Income from outside resident care, on top of the profit from care. |
| Net income The bottom line after other income. | $1.2M | −$0.5M | Trend — | FL median — | Rank in FL Not ranked | Profit The bottom line is above zero after other income. |
Staffing spend
Spends less of revenue on staff than most Florida homes
| Metric | FY 2025 | vs prior year | Trend 2018 → 2025Trend | FL median | Compared with FL homesRank in FL | In short |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll costs Salaries and wage-related benefits, not counting contract labor. | $10.0M | +$0.7M | Trend 20182025 | FL median $8.7M | Rank in FL Rank #65 / 177Payroll costs — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 65th out of 177 nursing homes we track in Florida for payroll costs. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Florida average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 64% of homes | Above FL median Higher payroll than 64% of FL homes. Payroll in dollars mostly follows how big a home is, so this compares size, not staffing levels. |
| Payroll share of revenue Payroll divided by revenue. Higher usually means more staff per resident. | 59.6% | +0.4 pts | Trend 20182025 | FL median 54.0% | Rank in FL Rank #64 / 177Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 64th out of 177 nursing homes we track in Florida for payroll % of net patient revenue. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Florida average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 64% of homes | 10.7 pts under FL average The FL average is 70.3% of revenue. Within 3 points of it reads as near the average. |
Charts, 2018–2025 2 charts · FL benchmark drawn as a dashed line
Revenue, expenses and income
What the home earned from resident care (net patient revenue), what it cost to run (operating expenses) and the difference between the two (net patient income), for each fiscal year it filed a CMS cost report.
USD, millions
Net patient revenue Operating expenses Net patient income
Where revenue goes
Both lines are a share of net patient revenue. Payroll share is what goes to salaries and wage-related benefits; operating margin is what is left after every operating cost (below 0%, resident care lost money). The dashed line is the Florida payroll average.
% of net patient revenue
Payroll share Operating margin FL payroll average
Year-by-year data, 2018–2025 every reported year · latest first, scroll sideways
| Metric | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net patient revenue | $14.1M | $14.8M | $14.6M | $13.1M | $13.3M | $14.6M | $15.7M | $16.8M |
| Operating expenses | $13.6M | $14.5M | $13.6M | $12.8M | $12.8M | $13.3M | $14.3M | $16.0M |
| Net patient income | $0.5M | $0.2M | $0.9M | $0.3M | $0.5M | $1.3M | $1.4M | $0.8M |
| Operating margin | 3.2% | 1.7% | 6.3% | 2.4% | 3.7% | 8.6% | 8.8% | 4.8% |
| Net income | $0.5M | $0.3M | $1.0M | $1.2M | $0.9M | $1.5M | $1.7M | $1.2M |
| Payroll costs | $8.7M | $9.2M | $8.6M | $8.1M | $8.1M | $8.4M | $9.3M | $10.0M |
| Payroll share of revenue | 61.5% | 62.3% | 59.0% | 61.5% | 61.1% | 57.8% | 59.2% | 59.6% |
| Beds | 139 | 140 | 141 | 141 | 141 | 141 | 141 | 141 |
| Gross revenue | $19.9M | $21.2M | $21.3M | $19.3M | $22.6M | $24.3M | $25.5M | $25.8M |
| Salaries | $7.2M | $7.8M | $7.2M | $6.8M | $6.8M | $7.2M | $8.0M | $8.7M |
| Wage-related costs | $1.4M | $1.4M | $1.3M | $1.3M | $1.3M | $1.3M | $1.3M | $1.3M |
| Contract labor | $0.1M | $0.1M | $0.1M | $0.2M | $0.2M | $0.5M | $0.2M | $0.2M |
| Other operating costs | $5.0M | $5.3M | $5.0M | $4.7M | $4.7M | $4.9M | $5.0M | $6.0M |
| Net patient revenue per day | $309 | $319 | $310 | $304 | $297 | $311 | $323 | $350 |
| Cost per day | $299 | $314 | $291 | $296 | $286 | $284 | $295 | $334 |
| Average length of stay | 46.4 days | 51.3 days | 70.7 days | 50.6 days | 81.2 days | 73.3 days | 75.8 days | 72.1 days |
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Who this home usually serves
Residents split by who pays for their care: Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay and other sources.
Over a year: CMS SNF Cost Report, FY2025
Snapshot: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (quarterly), Jun 2026
Arriving
667 admissions · FY2025
Residents admitted during the year.
Medicare
295 · 44%
Medicaid
97 · 15%
Private pay & other
275 · 41%
Resident snapshot
127 residents · Jun 2026
Residents counted on the date of the latest CMS report, which updates quarterly.
Medicare
15 · 12%
Medicaid
101 · 80%
Private pay & other
11 · 9%
Leaving
666 discharges · FY2025
Residents discharged during the year.
Medicare
221 · 33%
Medicaid
94 · 14%
Private pay & other
351 · 53%
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
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2.9 miles from city center
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— 0.2 miles to nearest hospital (Health First Palm Bay Hospital)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Life Care Center of Palm Bay
Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.01 Is Life Care Center of Palm Bay in a walkable area?
Life Care Center of Palm Bay has a walk score of 32. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
02 What is the occupancy rate at Life Care Center of Palm Bay?
Life Care Center of Palm Bay's occupancy is 95.7%.
03 Are pets allowed at Life Care Center of Palm Bay?
No, Life Care Center of Palm Bay has a no-pet policy.
04 Does Life Care Center of Palm Bay operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Life Care Center of Palm Bay is registered as a for-profit.
05 What is the overall rating for Life Care Center of Palm Bay?
Life Care Center of Palm Bay received a 5-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.
06 How many beds does Life Care Center of Palm Bay have?
Life Care Center of Palm Bay has 141 beds.
07 Are there photos of Life Care Center of Palm Bay?
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