Life Care Center of Palm Bay

Name: Life Care Center of Palm Bay
Address: 175 VILLA NUEVA AVE, Palm Bay, FL, 32907, US
Telephone: 3219521818

175 Villa Nueva Ave, Palm Bay, FL 32907 · Brevard County · 141 certified beds · avg 132 residents/day · certified since May 28, 2004

Part of chain: LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA (194 facilities, chain avg rating 3.4★)

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

4.29

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.

Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)

▲ Actual harm, one-off · Apr 20, 2023 · F-0657

The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required.

Why it matters: Delays or gaps in care planning mean staff may work without a clear, current roadmap for the resident's daily care and treatment.

Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.

Corrected: May 20, 2023 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)

▲ Actual harm, one-off · Apr 20, 2023 · F-0689

The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.

Why it matters: This is one of the most common citations and directly relates to falls and injuries, which can be devastating for older adults.

Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.

Corrected: May 20, 2023 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)

All citations in the current public record (8)

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
Jan 9, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required.
Jan 9, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Apr 20, 2023	▲ G · Actual harm, one-off	The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required.
Apr 20, 2023	▲ G · Actual harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Apr 20, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not create and follow a basic care plan covering a new resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of admission. The first days are when a new resident is most vulnerable.
Apr 20, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility's menus did not meet residents' nutritional needs, or were not prepared in advance, followed as written, kept up to date, or reviewed by a dietician.
Apr 20, 2023	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 27, 2021	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide activities that meet residents' needs and interests. Nursing homes must offer meaningful activity programs, not just leave residents idle.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (5 → 2).

Year	Citations	Serious (G–L)	Worst severity that year
2021	1	0	D
2023	5	2	G ▲
2025	2	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)	4.29	4.03	3.95	top 23% in Florida; top 29% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	1.05	0.76	0.69	top 16% in Florida; top 14% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.88	3.68	3.50	top 24% in Florida; top 27% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.71	0.53	0.48	top 20% in Florida; top 15% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	28.2	41.4	45.8	top 19% in Florida; top 11% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	43.2	46.0	42.9	top 44% in Florida; bottom 47% 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 3.80, RN 0.93, weekend 3.43. 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: 5/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Developers Investment Company II, INC	Organization	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	04/16/2003
Preston, Forrest	Individual	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	04/16/2003
Ballout, Hussien	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	08/01/2018
Ballout, Hussien	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	03/17/2025
Cross, Cindy	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	07/02/2003
Developers Investment Company II, INC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	06/14/2006
Fletcher, Todd	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/13/2024
Henry, Terry	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	08/16/1999
Hutchinson, Ellen	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	11/22/2024
Hutchinson, Ellen	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	11/22/2024
Lay, Lisa	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	02/09/2018
Life Care Centers of America, INC.	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	07/02/2003
Life Care Centers of America, INC.	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	03/17/2025
Palm Bay Medical Investors, LLC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	04/26/2004
Palm Bay Medical Investors, LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	02/27/2024
Preston, Aaron	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	11/01/2018
Preston, Aaron	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	11/01/2018
Preston, Aubrey	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/13/2024
Preston, Forrest	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	02/27/2024
Swanker, Richard	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	04/01/2011

Questions to ask on your visit

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

"Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
"What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
"What does the care plan for a brand-new resident cover in the first 48 hours, and who writes it?"
"Who reviews your menus, and can I see this week's menu and join my family member for a meal?"
"What do you do daily to keep residents moving, and how do you help residents at risk of losing mobility?"
"Can I see this month's activities calendar, and what do you offer residents who can't leave their rooms?"
"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
Aviata at Palm Bay	1.2 mi	Palm Bay, FL	★★★★☆	4/5
Anchor Care & Rehabilitation Center	1.5 mi	Palm Bay, FL	★★★★☆	4/5
Atlantic Shores Nursing and Rehab Center	3.4 mi	Melbourne, FL	★★★★☆	4/5
Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center	4.1 mi	Melbourne, FL	★★★★☆	3/5
Avante at Melbourne INC	5.6 mi	Melbourne, FL	★★☆☆☆	1/5
West Melbourne Health & Rehabilitation Center	6.0 mi	West Melbourne, FL	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Melbourne Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center	6.1 mi	Melbourne, FL	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Life Care Center of Melbourne	6.2 mi	Melbourne, FL	★★★★★	4/5
Indian River Center	7.5 mi	West Melbourne, FL	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Melbourne	9.3 mi	Melbourne, FL	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Viera Del Mar Health and Rehabilitation Center	16.3 mi	Viera, FL	★★☆☆☆	1/5
Viera Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center	17.5 mi	Viera, FL	★★★☆☆	2/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 106060.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Life Care Center of Palm Bay

175 Villa Nueva Ave, Palm Bay, FL 32907 · 3219521818

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

Most serious findings on record:

▲ Apr 20, 2023 (F-0657, Actual harm, one-off): The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required.
▲ Apr 20, 2023 (F-0689, Actual harm, one-off): The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
☐ "What does the care plan for a brand-new resident cover in the first 48 hours, and who writes it?"
☐ "Who reviews your menus, and can I see this week's menu and join my family member for a meal?"
☐ "What do you do daily to keep residents moving, and how do you help residents at risk of losing mobility?"
☐ "Can I see this month's activities calendar, and what do you offer residents who can't leave their rooms?"
☐ "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 106060 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)