Florida average 4.3
Last Health inspection on Jul 2024

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Nestled in a thriving neighborhood in Port St. Lucie, FL, The Gardens of Port St. Lucie is a cozy senior living community that offers exceptional assisted living, respite care, and rehab. The community features a variety of apartments, including studios and one-bedroom apartments with services tailored to residents’ unique needs. The community’s partnership with a trusted rehabilitation services provider provides residents access to specialized rehabilitation and fitness training solutions for older adults.
Committed to providing residents the care and support they need to continue living independently, the community offers personalized care with in-house doctor visits, and a range of available health services. Here, residents find walking paths, numerous social and recreational events, even in house religious services. Restaurant-style dining with chef-inspired meals and housekeeping services gives residents a stress-free retirement. At The Gardens, everything you need meets everything you love.
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.
The Gardens of Port St. Lucie is legally operated by Snh Se Tenant Trs, Inc., and administrated by Maria Ciocca.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is the primary authority that conducts unannounced inspections and completes official health quality reports for all healthcare facilities.
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total citations
| 34 | 33 | This facility has 3% more total citations than a typical Florida nursing home (34 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 3% worse |
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Citations per year
| 2.6 | 2.5 | This facility has 4% more citations per year than a typical Florida nursing home (2.6 vs. FL avg 2.5).↑ 4% worse |
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Citations per inspection
| 1.1 | 1.3 | This facility has 15% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida nursing home (1.1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 15% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total inspections
| 31 | 26 | This facility has 19% more total inspections than a typical Florida nursing home (31 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 19% worse |
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Inspections with citations
| 14 | 16 | This facility has 13% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida nursing home (14 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 13% better |
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Inspection citation rate
| 45% | 62% | This facility has 17 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida nursing home (45% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 17% better |
THE GARDENS OF PORT ST LUCIE was inspected most recently on 2025-02-25, with no deficiencies cited. Over a period of 31 inspections from 2013-02-21 to 2025-02-25, the facility has undergone various types of inspections, including complaint-driven and standard checks. Of these, 17 were complaint-driven, while 11 were standard checks and three were monitoring visits. The total number of deficiencies identified across all inspections was 34, with common themes emerging in records/documentation, resident care/rights, and emergency planning areas.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsFlorida average 4.3
Last Health inspection on Jul 2024
Florida average 19.7
Florida average 4.48
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
17 of 21 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 21 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 21 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Florida average: 0.8
Florida average: 0.4
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
No contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
No contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
No contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
2,330 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 58 | 0 | 58 | 21,807 | 92 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 18 | 0 | 18 | 7,440 | 92 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 16 | 0 | 16 | 4,024 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Dietitian | 13 | 2 | 15 | 1,449 | 91 | 99% | 7.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 4 | 6 | 10 | 978 | 77 | 84% | 7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 4 | 0 | 4 | 935 | 67 | 73% | 8.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 5 | 8 | 877 | 60 | 65% | 7.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 875 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 853 | 66 | 72% | 7.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 5 | 5 | 10 | 847 | 84 | 91% | 7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 4 | 7 | 738 | 72 | 78% | 6.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 6 | 8 | 676 | 59 | 64% | 7.2 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 364 | 47 | 51% | 7.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 160 | 20 | 22% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 5 | 5 | 61 | 50 | 54% | 1 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 14 | 15% | 2.1 |
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.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
38% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
59% of new residents, often for short stays.
3% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for The Gardens of Port St. Lucie based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
4.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Port St. Lucie's city center to The Gardens of Port St. Lucie's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.32 miles to nearest hospital (HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital)
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The Gardens of Port St. Lucie is located in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
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The Gardens of Port St. Lucie is in the Port Saint Lucie neighborhood of Port St. Lucie.
The team at The Gardens of Port St. Lucie speaks Creole, English, French, and Spanish.
The legal owner and operator of The Gardens of Port St. Lucie is Snh Se Tenant Trs, Inc..
The Gardens of Port St. Lucie has a walk score of 25. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to FL state health department records, The Gardens of Port St. Lucie's license number is 8077.
According to FL state health department records, The Gardens of Port St. Lucie's license expires on December 29, 2026.
The Gardens of Port St. Lucie accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, Other, VA, and Workers Compensation.
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