Total health inspections
3
Florida average 4.3
Last Health inspection on May 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Sandhill Cove Retirement Living
Nursing Home & Independent Living · Florida, FL
CMS overall rating
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.
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.
Sandhill Cove Retirement Living
Nursing Home & Independent Living · Florida, FL
CMS overall rating
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.
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.
Sandhill Cove Retirement Living accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Overview of Sandhill Cove Retirement Living
Sandhill Cove Retirement Living, located at 1500 SW Capri Street in Palm City, Martin County, Florida, is a 56-bed skilled nursing facility with independent living options. Privately owned and Medicare/Medicaid certified since 2011, the community operates predominantly as a post-acute rehabilitation center. Most residents arrive under Medicare coverage (72% of admissions) and typically remain 22 days before returning home or transferring.
Nursing personnel provide 5 hours 25 minutes of care per resident daily; 23% above the Florida average and ranked 24th among 252 state nursing homes. Weekend coverage reaches 4 hours 45 minutes per resident, 35% above state norms. The staff-to-resident ratio of 2.93-to-1 outperforms the Florida average by 99%, and the nursing roster includes 11 registered nurses, 12 licensed practical nurses, and 38 certified nursing assistants.
Inspection history spans three surveys since 2022, yielding nine moderate-level citations. The facility ranks 40th in total citations and 53rd in citation rate per inspection among Florida’s 251 nursing homes; an above-average performance.
No critical or serious deficiencies emerged. All citations have been corrected. Zero federal penalties or fines were imposed in the past three years.
CMS overall rating stands 36.6% above the Florida average, with health inspection results 57.7% above state baseline.
Residents occupy one- and two-bedroom accommodations with utilities included, housekeeping, and linen service. An art studio, outdoor pool, and recreational spaces support activity programming: parties, dinners, lectures, and concerts. Private dining, respite care, and short-term rehabilitation round the service portfolio.
Occupancy runs 86.9%, modestly above the state average of 84.3%.
The financial pressure of a $1.0 million operating loss in 2023 reflects sector-wide margins.
The community suits short-term post-acute patients and Medicare rehabilitation candidates. Long-stay outcomes are less uniform, with strong performance on clinical stability but variation in functional preservation and incontinence management.
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 hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 24th out of 252 homes 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.
This home is ranked 24th out of 252 homes 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.
5h 25m per day
Rank #24 / 252Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 24th out of 252 homes in Florida. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Florida average, with a ranking across 252 Florida facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Florida avg
+23%
Standout metric
Registered Nurse (RN) is +52% above state avg
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
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.
| 1h 7m per day | ▲ 52% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
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.
| 1h 7m per day | ▲ 41% State avg: 47m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
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.
| 3h 3m per day | ▲ 31% State avg: 2h 20m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
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.
| 4h 51m per day | ▲ 37% State avg: 3h 32m per day · National avg: 3h 27m per day |
|
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.
| 6m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
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.
| 30m per day | ▼ 5% State avg: 32m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Capacity and availability
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy rate
86.9%
Rank #155 / 256Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 155th out of 256 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Florida average, with its Statewide rank out of 256. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
67 days
Walk Score: 8 / 100 Rank #1301 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1301st out of 1486 homes in Florida. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Secured Perimeter
Grab Bars
Emergency SystemsYes
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMs. Pam Twohey, Director of Administration
Accept Medicare
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab
24-Hour Staffing
Pets Allowed
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes
ActivitiesThe community hosts various events including parties, dinners, lectures, and concerts, ensuring there is always something happening.
Branded ProgramsLife Care
Specific ProgramsArea Attractions, Floor Plan Calculator
Operating Hours00:00-23:59
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
9
Rank #40 / 251Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 40th out of 251 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Florida State average, with a ranking across all 251 FL facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Florida average 19.7
Citations per inspection
3
Rank #53 / 251Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 53rd out of 251 homes in Florida. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Florida mean across 251 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Florida average 4.48
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 9 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.8
Serious health citations
0
100% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.4
Citations history (last 4 years)
Infection Control moderate citation
May 30, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Feb 22, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Feb 22, 2024
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Nov 15, 2022
Corrected
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Total staff
88
Employees
46
Contractors
42
Staff to resident ratio
2.93 : 1
99% more staff per resident than Florida average
Avg staff/day
28
Average shift
7.8 hours
0% compared with Florida average
Total staff hours (quarter)
19,971
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
11 total: 6 full-time employees and 5 contractors.
11
11 total: 6 full-time employees and 5 contractors.
11
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.3 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.3 hoursLicensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
12 total: 8 full-time employees and 4 contractors.
12
12 total: 8 full-time employees and 4 contractors.
12
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.8 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.8 hoursCertified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
38 total: 24 full-time employees and 14 contractors.
38
38 total: 24 full-time employees and 14 contractors.
38
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hoursContractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
17.6%
3,524 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 14
Speech Language Pathologist: 6
Registered Nurse: 5
Licensed Practical Nurse: 4
Physical Therapy Assistant: 3
Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
Medication Aide/Technician: 2
Qualified Social Worker: 1
Administrator: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 24 | 14 | 38 | 8,786 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 4 | 12 | 3,225 | 92 | 100% | 9.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 5 | 11 | 1,814 | 92 | 100% | 10.3 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 970 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 888 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 6 | 6 | 663 | 74 | 80% | 5.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 64% | 8 |
| Administrator | 0 | 1 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 63% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 456 | 57 | 62% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 332 | 56 | 61% | 5.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 278 | 62 | 67% | 4.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 276 | 71 | 77% | 2.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 276 | 63 | 68% | 4.3 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 33 | 6 | 7% | 5.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 6 | 7% | 4.2 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 4% | 1.4 |
38 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
12 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
11 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
100%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
71%
6 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
80%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
70%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
67%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
64%
1 Administrator
% of Days
63%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
62%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
61%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
67%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
77%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
68%
2 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
7%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
7%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
4%
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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.
5.4
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.4
27% 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.
19.3
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
19.3
56% 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
18.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
18.2%
73% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 10.5%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
20.5%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
20.5%
51% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 13.5%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.5%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.5%
30% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 2.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
0.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
0.0%
100% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 5.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.3%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.3%
164% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.9%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
0.0%
100% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 6.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.3%
61% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 3.3%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
2.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
2.3%
71% 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%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.4%
6% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 94.0%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.5%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.5%
68% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
6% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 94.7%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
72% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
22 days
Private pay
24% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
10 - 11 months
Medicaid
3% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
11 - 12 months
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
30
Medicare
6
20% of residents
Medicaid
10
33.3% of residents
Private pay or other
14
46.7% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
CCRC
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Sandhill Cove Retirement Living based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
86.9%
↑ 0.4pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$1.0M
↑ ~$482.6K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$10.2M
↑ ~$803.3K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-13.7%
↓ 6.6pp vs 2022
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit community
Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$25.2M
Operating deficit
-$1.0M
Voluntary non-profit community
Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$25.2M Rank #68 / 256Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 68th out of 256 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Florida average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Operating deficit
-$1.0M
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #66 / 256Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 66th out of 256 homes in Florida. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Florida average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$10.2M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #66 / 256Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 66th out of 256 homes in Florida. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Florida average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$15.9M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$26.2M
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Wellness Programs
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sandhill Cove Retirement Living
What neighborhood is Sandhill Cove Retirement Living in?
Sandhill Cove Retirement Living is in the Palm City neighborhood of Palm City.
Is Sandhill Cove Retirement Living in a walkable area?
Sandhill Cove Retirement Living has a walk score of 8. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Are there photos of Sandhill Cove Retirement Living?
Yes — there are 31 photos of Sandhill Cove Retirement Living in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Sandhill Cove Retirement Living?
Sandhill Cove Retirement Living is located at 1500 SW Capri St, Palm City, FL 34990.
What is the phone number of Sandhill Cove Retirement Living?
(772) 220-1090 will put you in contact with the team at Sandhill Cove Retirement Living.
Is Sandhill Cove Retirement Living Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Sandhill Cove Retirement Living is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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