The Gardens of Port St. Lucie
Assisted Living & Nursing Home · Port St. Lucie, FL

The Gardens of Port St. Lucie

Assisted Living & Nursing Home · Port St. Lucie, FL
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The Gardens of Port St. Lucie accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, Veteran Affairs Benefits, and Workers Compensation.

Overview of The Gardens of Port St. Lucie

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.

Bed community size
110-bed community Rank #370 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 370th out of 1058 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 25 / 100 Rank #993 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 993rd out of 1487 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceDecember 30, 2024
ExpirationDecember 29, 2026
CountySt. Lucie
License Number8077

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Gardens of Port St. Lucie is legally operated by Snh Se Tenant Trs, Inc., and administered by Maria Ciocca.

Management CompanySH1 LYNGATE PORT ST. LUCIE FL MGMT LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Extended Congregate Care
110 units
Private
110 units
Total beds
110 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Languages Spoken

Creole English French Spanish

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Inspection History

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.

Since 2013 · 13 years of data 34 citations 31 inspections
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

8 points above the Florida average for nursing homes (83/100)

Rank #281 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 281st out of 876 homes in Florida for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 91 out of 100. Letter grade A-. 8 points above the Florida average for nursing homes (83/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Florida state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2013 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (3% above)
3 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (15% below)
• Inspections with citations (13% below)
• Inspection citation rate (27% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 3433 This facility has 3% more total citations than a typical Florida nursing home (34 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 3% worse Rank #520 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 520th out of 907 homes in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.11.3 This facility has 15% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida nursing home (1.1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 15% better Rank #320 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 320th out of 907 homes in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 3126 This facility has had 19% more total inspections than the Florida average (31 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 19% more
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 1416 This facility has 13% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida nursing home (14 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 13% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 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 Rank #286 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 286th out of 907 homes in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on February 25, 2025 found no deficiencies during a routine survey and a complaint investigation.
  • Past deficiencies focused mainly on resident care, medication labeling, and service plans, with no immediate jeopardy or harm-level citations reported.
  • Historical inspections showed repeated issues with resident care supervision, medication management, and service plan documentation from 2013 through 2018.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: 2-story

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Beauty Services

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Transportation Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

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Address 4.5 miles from city center Info 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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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

The Gardens of Port St. Lucie is located in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled
General 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).
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High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Case management

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
FL

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
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

Age 60+
General 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.
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Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Benefits
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

Age 55+
General 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).
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Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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).
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Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits
Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about The Gardens of Port St. Lucie

What neighborhood is The Gardens of Port St. Lucie in?

The Gardens of Port St. Lucie is in the Port Saint Lucie neighborhood of Port St. Lucie.

What languages are spoken at The Gardens of Port St. Lucie?

The team at The Gardens of Port St. Lucie speaks Creole, English, French, and Spanish.

Who is the owner of The Gardens of Port St. Lucie?

The Gardens of Port St. Lucie is legally operated by Snh Se Tenant Trs, Inc., and administered by Maria Ciocca.

Is The Gardens of Port St. Lucie in a walkable area?

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.

What is the license number of The Gardens of Port St. Lucie?

According to FL state health department records, The Gardens of Port St. Lucie's license number is 8077.

When does The Gardens of Port St. Lucie's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, The Gardens of Port St. Lucie's license expires on December 29, 2026.

Are pets allowed at The Gardens of Port St. Lucie?

Yes, The Gardens of Port St. Lucie allows residents to bring their pets.

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