Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Port Saint Lucie, Florida
1 of 6 nursing homes in Port Saint Lucie (17%) meet our strict criteria. The Florida statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 4 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
3.2
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
783
across 6 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$3,145 in combined fines
Zero Fines
5
/6
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Port Saint Lucie, Florida, is adequate, with 6 facilities and only 1 recommended (17%). Families should note that while the top facility, Palm Garden of Port Saint Lucie, has a strong B+ rating, there is one facility to avoid due to fines.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 1 PALM GARDEN OF PORT SAINT LUCIE (83) — Palm Garden of Port Saint Lucie shines with its excellent CMS 5-star rating and a solid Trust Score of 83/100. This for-profit facility maintains a Grade B+ and has not incurred any fines, showcasing its commitment to quality care. With 120 beds, residents can expect a supportive environment tailored to their needs.
The other 5 Port Saint Lucie facilities didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $3K.
Recommended
Palm Garden of Port Saint Lucie shines with its excellent CMS 5-star rating and a solid Trust Score of 83/100. This for-profit facility maintains a Grade B+ and has not incurred any fines, showcasing its commitment to quality care. With 120 beds, residents can expect a supportive environment tailored to their needs.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Port Saint Lucie Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 3.2 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 5?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $3,145
- Low-scoring facilities
- 4 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 4 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Port Saint Lucie Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Port Saint Lucie's city average is 3.2 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 6 Port Saint Lucie facilities have fines
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"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Port Saint Lucie avg is 0 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Port Saint Lucie facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Port Saint Lucie, FL are recommended?
1 of 6 nursing homes in Port Saint Lucie (17%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Port Saint Lucie "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Port Saint Lucie?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.