The Palms at St. Lucie West

Overview of The Palms at St. Lucie West

Tucked away in the peaceful neighborhood in Port St. Lucie, FL, The Palms of St. Lucie West is an inviting senior living community surrounded by dining, shopping, and cultural attractions. This community offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, providing residents with various care levels tailored to their needs. Seniors can enjoy outdoor activities like golf and tennis, as well as visits to local gems such as the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens and the Riverwalk Boardwalk, all contributing to a fulfilling lifestyle.

The Palms of St. Lucie West is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging environment where residents can live meaningful lives. With a dedicated team available 24/7, residents benefit from personalized services, restaurant-style dining, and a variety of social and educational activities. Additional amenities include an in-house beauty salon, fitness center, and transportation services, ensuring that everything residents need is right at their fingertips.

(772) 344-7441

80-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 24 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusIn Review

IssuanceApril 1, 2024

ExpirationMarch 31, 2026

CountySt. Lucie

License Number10438

The Palms at St. Lucie West is legally operated by Snh Fla Tenant Llc, and administrated by Amy Mccabe.

Management CompanySH1 CASHMERE PORT ST. LUCIE WEST FL MGMT LLC

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Private

80 units

Total beds

80 units

Staffing

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

Creole English Spanish

Since 2012 · 14 years of data 32 citations 27 inspections 1 fine $1.0K fined

Inspection Score

7 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Legal Actions Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.

This Facility FL Average vs. FL Avg

Fines Total number of fines issued.
1
vs 5 avg
↓ 80% fewer than FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$1k
vs $11.6k
↓ 91% lower than FL avg

Data reflects the most recent 14 years (since 2012).

Inspection Scorecard 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 2012 vs. Florida state average

Overall vs. FL average

Latest Inspection February 5, 2025 Complaint

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	32	33	This facility has 3% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (32 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 3% better Rank #505 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 505th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2012.	2.3	2.4	This facility has 4% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (2.3 vs. FL avg 2.4).↓ 4% better
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	1.2	1.3	This facility has 8% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.2 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 8% better Rank #458 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 458th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	27	26	This facility has 4% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (27 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 4% worse
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	14	16	This facility has 13% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (14 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 13% better
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	52%	62%	This facility has 10 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (52% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 10% better Rank #386 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 386th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

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

The most recent inspection on December 9, 2024, had no deficiencies noted.
Past deficiencies mostly involved staff training, medication assistance, and resident care, with no immediate jeopardy or harm-level citations reported.
The facility had several Class 3 and one Class 4 deficiencies between 2013 and 2022, including repeat issues in medication assistance and staff training.

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: 2-story

Beauty Services

Transportation Services

Housekeeping Services

Recreational Activities

Exercise Programs

Activities in this home

Arts and Crafts
Cooking Classes
Dancing
Exercise Classes
Games & Cards
Gardening
Music Programs
Shopping
Social Events & Outings
Theater & Movies

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Palms at St. Lucie West

Palms Of St Lucie West Il Al Mc The Key West

Palms Of St Lucie West Il Al Mc The Grand Bahama

Palms Of St Lucie West Il Al Mc The Nausau

Palms Of St Lucie West Il Al Mc The Abaco

Palms Of St Lucie West Il Al Mc The Exhuma

Palms Of St Lucie West Il Al Mc The Bimini

Palms Of St Lucie West Il Al Mc The Bahama

Palms Of St Lucie West Il Al Mc The Carribean

7.0 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Port St. Lucie's city center to The Palms at St. Lucie West's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.51 miles to nearest hospital (Martin Emergency Center at St. Lucie West)

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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).

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

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.

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).

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).

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits

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

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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).


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