Seabranch Health and Rehabilitation Center

Name: Seabranch Health and Rehabilitation Center
Address: 4801 SE COVE RD, Stuart, FL, 34997, US
Telephone: 7722869440

4801 SE Cove Rd, Stuart, FL 34997 · Martin County · 120 certified beds · avg 115 residents/day · certified since Jul 17, 1985

Part of chain: SIMCHA HYMAN & NAFTALI ZANZIPER (79 facilities, chain avg rating 2.6★)

5/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

4.70

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

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

Health inspection rating: ★★★★★5/5 · 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 (17)

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
Feb 5, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Aug 22, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not honor residents' right to voice complaints without discrimination or retaliation, or did not have a working complaint process that resolves issues promptly.
Aug 22, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility allowed residents to lose the ability to do daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and eating — when there was no medical reason for the decline. Good care helps residents keep the abilities they have.
Aug 22, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections.
Aug 22, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
Aug 22, 2024	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.
Jun 23, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have enough nursing staff each day to meet every resident's needs, or did not have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Adequate staffing is one of the strongest predictors of good care.
Jun 23, 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.
Jun 23, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Jun 23, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not honor residents' right to form and take part in resident or family groups, such as a resident council.
Jun 23, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs.
Jun 23, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not honor residents' right to voice complaints without discrimination or retaliation, or did not have a working complaint process that resolves issues promptly.
Jun 23, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Jun 23, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility allowed residents to lose the ability to do daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and eating — when there was no medical reason for the decline. Good care helps residents keep the abilities they have.
Jun 23, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own.
Jun 23, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's complete medication regimen and medical chart every month, or did not follow its own rules for reporting medication problems.
Jun 23, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (5 → 1).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2023	11	E
2024	5	D
2026	1	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)	4.70	4.03	3.95	top 12% in Florida; top 18% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.69	0.76	0.69	top 47% in Florida; top 38% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	4.33	3.68	3.50	top 11% in Florida; top 15% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.32	0.53	0.48	bottom 25% in Florida; bottom 36% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	39.3	41.4	45.8	top 43% in Florida; top 35% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	56.5	46.0	42.9	bottom 29% in Florida; bottom 26% 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 4.41, RN 0.65, weekend 4.06. Staffing rating: 4/5.

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: 2/5 · long-stay residents: 2/5 · short-stay residents: 2/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Gorelick, Batya	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2021
Jones, Cierra	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	11/03/2020

Questions to ask on your visit

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

"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"Walk me through what happens when a resident or family files a grievance — who responds and how fast?"
"How do you help residents maintain their daily living skills, and how do you measure whether it's working?"
"How do you care for residents with incontinence or catheters, and what do you do to prevent urinary tract infections?"
"How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"What is your nurse and aide staffing ratio on each shift, including nights and weekends?"
"Who reviews your menus, and can I see this week's menu and join my family member for a meal?"
"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?"

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Waters Edge Health and Rehabilitation	6.3 mi	Palm City, FL	★★★★★	5/5
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Tiffany Hall Nursing and Rehab Center	11.8 mi	Port Saint Lucie, FL	★★★☆☆	2/5
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Savannas Park Health and Rehabilitation Center	12.4 mi	Port Saint Lucie, FL	★★★★☆	3/5
Jupiter Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center	14.5 mi	Jupiter, FL	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Port St Lucie Rehabilitation and Healthcare	16.5 mi	Port Saint Lucie, FL	★★★★☆	4/5
Luxe at Jupiter Rehabilitation Center (the)	18.1 mi	Jupiter, FL	★☆☆☆☆	1/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 105509.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Seabranch Health and Rehabilitation Center

4801 SE Cove Rd, Stuart, FL 34997 · 7722869440

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

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "Walk me through what happens when a resident or family files a grievance — who responds and how fast?"
☐ "How do you help residents maintain their daily living skills, and how do you measure whether it's working?"
☐ "How do you care for residents with incontinence or catheters, and what do you do to prevent urinary tract infections?"
☐ "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "What is your nurse and aide staffing ratio on each shift, including nights and weekends?"
☐ "Who reviews your menus, and can I see this week's menu and join my family member for a meal?"
☐ "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 105509 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)