Edward J Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Name: Edward J Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Address: 5101 WEST BLUE HERON BLVD, Riviera Beach, FL, 33418, US
Telephone: 5618426111

5101 West Blue Heron Blvd, Riviera Beach, FL 33418 · Palm Beach County · 120 certified beds · avg 98 residents/day · certified since Jul 1, 1993

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

5.38

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (5)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
May 21, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving.
May 21, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the care needed to maintain or improve residents' movement and flexibility — such as range-of-motion exercises — leading to avoidable decline.
May 21, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility used bed rails without first trying safer alternatives, or without assessing the resident's safety risk, discussing the risks and benefits with the resident or family, getting consent, and installing the rails correctly.
May 21, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Dec 12, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide special eating equipment and utensils — like adaptive cups or easy-grip silverware — for residents who need them, along with appropriate help at meals.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (1 → 4).

Year	Citations	Serious (G–L)	Worst severity that year
2024	1	0	D
2026	4	0	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Florida avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	5.38	4.03	3.95	top 5% in Florida; top 9% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	1.91	0.76	0.69	top 2% in Florida; top 2% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	4.90	3.68	3.50	top 5% in Florida; top 7% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	1.59	0.53	0.48	top 1% in Florida; top 2% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	6.4	41.4	45.8	top 1% in Florida; top 1% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	6.9	46.0	42.9	top 1% in Florida; top 3% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 5.56, RN 1.97, weekend 5.06. Staffing rating: 5/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: —/5

Who owns this facility

Government - County

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Abbott, Candice	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	02/01/2021
Davis, Darcy	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	03/06/2016
Lau, Shelly	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	10/25/2017

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
"What do you do daily to keep residents moving, and how do you help residents at risk of losing mobility?"
"What alternatives do you try before using bed rails, and how do you involve families in that decision?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"What adaptive eating equipment do you provide, and how do you decide who needs help at meals?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection	Flags
Rehabilitation Center of the Palm Beaches, the	2.0 mi	West Palm Beach, FL	★★★★☆	4/5
North Lake Care Center and Rehab	2.5 mi	Lake Park, FL	★★★★☆	3/5
Chatsworth at Pga National	2.6 mi	Palm Beach Gardens, FL	★★★★★	5/5
Joseph L Morse Health Center INC the	2.7 mi	West Palm Beach, FL	★★★★★	5/5
Westgate Health and Rehabilitation Center	3.7 mi	West Palm Beach, FL	★★★☆☆	3/5
Colonial Skilled Nursing Facility LLC	3.7 mi	West Palm Beach, FL	★★★☆☆	3/5
Lakeside Health Center	4.1 mi	West Palm Beach, FL	★★★★☆	4/5
Gardens Court	4.4 mi	Palm Beach Gardens, FL	★★★★★	5/5
Prosper Health and Rehabilitation Center	4.6 mi	Palm Beach Gardens, FL	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Nursing Center at la Posada, the	4.9 mi	Palm Beach Gardens, FL	★★★☆☆	3/5
Darcy Hall of Life Care	5.0 mi	West Palm Beach, FL	★★☆☆☆	1/5	abuse
Palm Garden of West Palm Beach	5.1 mi	West Palm Beach, FL	★★★☆☆	3/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 105838.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Edward J Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

5101 West Blue Heron Blvd, Riviera Beach, FL 33418 · 5618426111

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 5/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
☐ "What do you do daily to keep residents moving, and how do you help residents at risk of losing mobility?"
☐ "What alternatives do you try before using bed rails, and how do you involve families in that decision?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "What adaptive eating equipment do you provide, and how do you decide who needs help at meals?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 105838 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)