Life Care Center Of Palm Bay
Palm Bay, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 106060) · 141 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (321) 952-1818 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center Of Palm Bay in Palm Bay, FL holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Life Care Center Of Palm Bay reports total nurse hours of 3.80 per resident per day, including 0.93 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.2%.
Life Care Center Of Palm Bay has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. There is no CMS abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Life Care Center Of Palm Bay is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Palm Bay, Brevard County, Florida, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since May 2004. The facility is licensed for 141 beds and reports an average daily census of 132.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.797, including 0.933 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.2%.
On penalties: CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility status reported for this location.
This facility is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars, meaning this individual facility's 5-star rating is notably above its chain's average. Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly with the facility and via the Care Compare website, as ratings and inspection data are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility holds a 5-star overall rating from CMS, above the Florida state average of 3.27 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 3.797 per resident per day, including 0.933 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars and a nursing turnover rate of 28.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, there is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility status reported for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 141 beds and has an average daily census of 132.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on May 28, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS reports an overall rating (5 stars), a health inspection rating (4 stars), a staffing rating (5 stars), and a quality measure rating (5 stars), each reflecting different aspects of facility performance.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 3219521818 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 3219521818 to arrange a tour and ask about services directly.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/106060?state=FL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.