Complaint Investigation

Life Care Center Of Port Saint Lucie

September 11, 2025 · Port Saint Lucie, FL · 3720 Se Jennings Rd

Citations 1

CMS Rating 3/5

Beds 123

Provider ID 106012

Healthcare Facility

Life Care Center Of Port Saint Lucie

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Inspection Summary

LIFE CARE CENTER OF PORT SAINT LUCIE in PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL — inspection on September 11, 2025.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

Inspection Findings

FF0610

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

The surveyor asked about bruises, she then stated she didn't remember and stated, let me check the record.

The surveyor stated there was no assessment to identify what was observed on the resident regarding the bruises.

She then stated usually, we will complete an incident report on the shift it occurred.

She also thinks it may have been reported at night as well.

There is no evidence that the facility followed their policy and procedure regarding Incident and Reportable Event Management concerning Resident # 1 and the incident which occurred with her.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?

F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.

Were these violations corrected?

Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.

How often do nursing home inspections happen?

CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.

What should families do about these violations?

Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.

Where can I see the full inspection report?

Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from LIFE CARE CENTER OF PORT SAINT LUCIE or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.

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