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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Vero Beach Care Center

1310 37th St, Vero Beach, FL 32960

Vero Beach Care Center, a 159-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Vero Beach, FL, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #638 of 691 rated homes in FL on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 2 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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1 / 5
Much below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#638 of 691
In-state rank among rated FL homes
3.43
Below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
50
Inspection findings · 2 serious

The verdict

Vero Beach Care Center, a 159-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Vero Beach, FL, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #638 of 691 rated homes in FL on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 2 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

1 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#638 of 691
In-state rank among rated FL homes
3.43
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
50
Inspection findings · 2 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 694 FL nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as For profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
105474
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
159
Residents
152
In Hospital
No
County
Indian River
Last Inspection
Sep 13, 2024

Staffing Data

How the 3.43 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.27 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
1.05
CNA Hours
2.11
Total Nursing Hours
3.43 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.05
Nursing Turnover
48.9%
RN Turnover
80.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Vero Beach Care Center

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Vero Beach Care Center ranks #638 of 691 rated nursing homes in FL on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Vero Beach Care Center operates 159 certified beds in Vero Beach, FL with approximately 152 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars (health inspection 1★ · staffing 2★ · quality 4★).

The inspection file contains 50 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 2 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider. Reported nurse staffing runs 3.43 total hours per resident day (national average 3.86); RN hours specifically are 0.27 per resident day.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Vero Beach Care Center falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 48.9% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (50 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 20, 2025 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 11, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 20, 2025 Tag: 0675

Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 11, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 20, 2025 Tag: 0561

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 11, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 20, 2025 Tag: 0554

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 11, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 12, 2025 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 12, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 12, 2025 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 12, 2025

B - Pattern - No harm Sep 13, 2024 Tag: 0732

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 9, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 13, 2024 Tag: 0919

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 9, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 13, 2024 Tag: 0847

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 9, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 13, 2024 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 9, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 13, 2024 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 9, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 13, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 9, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 13, 2024 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 9, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 13, 2024 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 9, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 13, 2024 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 9, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 13, 2024 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 9, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 13, 2024 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 9, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 13, 2024 Tag: 0604

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 9, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 13, 2024 Tag: 0565

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 9, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 13, 2024 Tag: 0561

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 9, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 13, 2024 Tag: 0921

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 9, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 13, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 9, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 13, 2024 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 9, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 13, 2024 Tag: 0725

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 9, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 13, 2024 Tag: 0584

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 9, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 10, 2024 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 29, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 10, 2024 Tag: 0584

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 29, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 13, 2023 Tag: 0808

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 29, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 13, 2023 Tag: 0698

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 29, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 13, 2023 Tag: 0697

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 29, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 13, 2023 Tag: 0692

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 29, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 13, 2023 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 29, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 13, 2023 Tag: 0584

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 29, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 13, 2023 Tag: 0561

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 29, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 13, 2023 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 29, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 13, 2023 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 29, 2023

G - Isolated - Actual harm Jul 13, 2023 Tag: 0725

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 29, 2023

G - Isolated - Actual harm Jul 13, 2023 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 29, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 10, 2022 Tag: 0919

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 9, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 10, 2022 Tag: 0886

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 9, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 10, 2022 Tag: 0758

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 9, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 10, 2022 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 9, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 10, 2022 Tag: 0730

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 9, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 10, 2022 Tag: 0692

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 9, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 10, 2022 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 9, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 10, 2022 Tag: 0578

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 9, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 10, 2022 Tag: 0567

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 9, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 10, 2022 Tag: 0561

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 9, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 10, 2022 Tag: 0725

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 9, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 10, 2022 Tag: 0679

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 9, 2022

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 4.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 2.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 5.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 5.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 10.5% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 8.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 3.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 99.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 3.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 22.9% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 94.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 94.3% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Vero Beach Care Center, both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Vero Beach Care Center

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The FL registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View FL registry
  • Peer homes near 159 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in FL. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Vero Beach Care Center?
Vero Beach Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (4★).
Where does Vero Beach Care Center rank among nursing homes in FL?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Vero Beach Care Center ranks 638th among 691 rated nursing homes in FL (#638 of 691). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Vero Beach Care Center?
Vero Beach Care Center reports 3.43 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.27 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 48.9%.
How many beds does Vero Beach Care Center have?
Vero Beach Care Center has 159 certified beds with approximately 152 residents. The facility is located at 1310 37th St, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
Does Vero Beach Care Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Vero Beach Care Center has 50 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 2 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Vero Beach Care Center received any fines or penalties?
No, Vero Beach Care Center has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Vero Beach Care Center?
Vero Beach Care Center is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Vero Beach Care Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Vero Beach Care Center was on Sep 13, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Vero Beach Care Center?
Vero Beach Care Center is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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