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Life Care Center Of Palm Bay

175 Villa Nueva Ave. Ne, Palm Bay, FL 32907

Nursing Home Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

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(321) 952-1818


Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $5,822
  • Average State Price: $6,293
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Life Care Center Of Palm Bay Description

    Life Care Center of Palm Bay is located in Palm Bay, Florida, and is near the many attractions in Orlando. Our facility is situated within five minutes of the Palm Bay Hospital and the Brevard County office's largest physician group. Enjoy an ice cream cone from our in-house ice cream parlor, or relax while being pampered at our beauty salon and barber shop.

    Life Care Center of Palm Bay's skilled nursing care strives to offer faster, more convenient patient and resident care. Focusing on inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, our facility's in-house team of therapists use state-of-the-art equipment to serve our patients and residents well. Life Care Center of Palm Bay is a premier nursing home on Florida's east coast, and we strive to make our patients' and residents' experiences fulfilling.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    7.4
    Life Care Center Of Palm Bay
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 53 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 10 out of 13 communities in Palm Bay
  • Ranking in State: 1611 out of 2206 communities in FL
  • Facility and Grounds A

    Care B

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A


    Employee Reviews

    5.8
    Life Care Centers of America
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 1468 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Florida

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff C

    Employee Culture B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Many reviews highlight the caring and considerate nature of the staff at Life Care Center of Palm Bay, with specific mentions of the professionalism and passion of the CNA team. Residents and visitors alike appreciate the clean, fresh, and tastefully decorated facility, noting the excellent meals and the attention to celebrating seasons and holidays. The staff's efforts to keep residents engaged and informed, even during challenging times like the COVID-19 pandemic, have been well-received.

    However, some reviews express concerns regarding management and communication issues. Instances of unprofessional behavior by management and a lack of timely communication with family members about residents' conditions and care plans have been reported. Concerns about the quality of medical oversight and the decision-making regarding continued therapy for severely ill residents have also been raised.

    Despite these issues, many families and residents express gratitude for the attentive care provided, highlighting the facility's cleanliness and the staff's willingness to facilitate communication with loved ones through technology. The facility's high rating and the dedication of its staff to resident care are frequently mentioned positives.

    While some reviews mention poor experiences, including issues with safety precautions and dissatisfaction with certain aspects of care, others praise the facility for its beautiful environment, the quality of rehabilitation services, and the overall positive impact on their or their loved one's recovery and well-being.

    In summary, Life Care Center of Palm Bay receives mixed reviews, with many praising the staff's care and the facility's environment, while others highlight areas needing improvement, particularly in management and communication.


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    Health

    Physical Therapy

    Occupational Therapy

    Speech Therapy

    24/7 Easy Admissions

    24-hour Skilled Nursing Care

    Case Management


    Services

    Flexible Visiting Hours


    Activities

    Daily Activity Schedule

    Full-time, Certified Activity Director

    Community Re-entry Program

    Family/Resident Councils

    Patient/Family Education Program

    Art


    Community Amenities

    24-hour Security and Fire Safety Systems

    Beauty Salon and Barber Shop

    Complimentary Wireless Internet

    Homelike Setting

    Housekeeping and Laundry Services

    Landscaped Grounds and Courtyards


    Room Amenities

    Bedside and Bathroom Call Lights

    Flat-screen TVs

    Private and Semiprivate Rooms

    Private Bathrooms

    Telephone and Cable Television Hookups


    Dining

    Certified Dietitian

    Fine Dining Program


    Transportation

    Transportation Services


    Pet

    Pet Visitors Allowed



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 5
    Health inspection rating: 4
    Staffing rating: 3
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 5
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: May 28, 2004
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 141
    Total current residents: 133
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 1
    Total cost of fines: $51600


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-04-20 2023-05-20 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    2023-04-20 2023-05-20 G Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    2023-04-20 2023-05-20 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
    2023-04-20 2023-05-20 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2023-04-20 2023-05-20 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
    2021-05-27 2021-06-27 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
    2019-10-31 2019-11-30 B Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2019-10-31 2019-11-30 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2019-10-31 2019-11-30 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
    2019-10-31 2019-11-30 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    2019-10-31 2019-11-30 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2023-04-20 $51,600

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Palm Bay which is 2.9 miles away and has a population of 107,888 (small city).
    • The average income is $48,080, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 83
      • Low Temperature: 65
      • Average Temperature: 76.0
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 225 days of rain and 139 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 3.1 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 40.7 years old, very high compared to other cities.
    • 10.14% of the population are Veterans which is a very high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 11.19% of the population are Foreign-born which is a low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0% Asian, 16% Black or African-American, 13% Hispanic or Latino, and 67% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.31 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 154.0, Moderate Days 27.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Publix
    1.3 miles away
    Winn-Dixie
    1.4 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    1.6 miles away
    Thrifty Produce
    2.5 miles away
    BJ's Wholesale Club
    3.0 miles away

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    Bus Stations

    Community College Pkwy/ Se Manchester Cir
    1.0 miles away
    Malabar Rd/ San Filippo Dr. (SE Corner)
    1.2 miles away
    Malabar Rd/ San Filippo Dr. (NE Corner)
    1.2 miles away
    Ne Malabar Rd @ Shoppes Of Palm Bay
    1.3 miles away
    Ne Port Malabar Blvd/ Chello Ave
    1.3 miles away

    Banks

    BB&T
    0.5 miles away
    TD Bank
    1.1 miles away
    Bank of America
    1.3 miles away
    SunTrust
    1.6 miles away
    LAUNCH Federal Credit Union
    4.0 miles away

    Hospitals

    Palm Bay Hospital
    0.1 miles away
    Holmes Regional Medical Center
    5.9 miles away
    Kindred Hospital - Melbourne
    6.4 miles away
    Melbourne Regional Medical Center
    8.3 miles away
    Sebastian River Medical Center
    13.1 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    1.2 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    1.4 miles away
    Acquaviva's Pharmacy
    1.5 miles away
    Walmart Pharmacy
    1.7 miles away
    CVS
    6.9 miles away

    Dentists

    Magic Dental
    0.5 miles away
    Brilliant Smiles Orthodontics
    2.5 miles away
    Dental Care of West Melbourne
    3.4 miles away
    Aspen Dental
    3.9 miles away
    Great Expressions Dental Centers
    4.0 miles away

    Parks

    Thomas M. Eschenburg Memorial Park
    0.6 miles away
    Malabar Scrub Sanctuary West
    0.8 miles away
    Turkey Creek Sanctuary
    1.1 miles away
    Grapefruit Bike Trails
    1.1 miles away
    Cameron Preserve
    1.4 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Derby Street Chapel
    25.1 miles away

    Shopping

    Melbourne Square Mall
    5.9 miles away
    Merritt Square Mall
    24.7 miles away
    Indian River Mall
    26.3 miles away

    Culture

    Panthereum
    4.6 miles away
    The Henegar Center
    5.4 miles away
    Amphitheater
    11.6 miles away
    King Center for the Performing Arts
    12.1 miles away
    Art Center
    15.2 miles away

    Restaurants

    Loreen's Village Cafe
    0.5 miles away
    Siwon Tasty
    0.5 miles away
    Pherrara's Pizza
    0.8 miles away
    Texas Roadhouse
    1.1 miles away
    Waffle House
    1.1 miles away

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