Emerald Health Care Center

1655 Se Walton Road, Port St Lucie FL, 34952

Resident Review Score
8.3
|
Loved
Starting price

$8,289

For this area
$$$
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Emerald Health Care Center is a nursing home in Port St Lucie, FL, with 120 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living care and has an independent living option. Emerald Health Care Center offers multiple therapy services to its residents, including occupational and physical therapists (in-house). In addition, access to a speech therapist is provided. Emerald Health Care Center offers dental care to its residents.

Costs at this community start at $8,289 and range up to $9,615 per month. The average price in the community is $8,952, which is greater than the average cost of $4,351 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is less than the state average. Depending on the services the resident needs, additional care or services may increase the monthly cost. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 3.5 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.5 hours with licensed nurses (0.5 by an RN and 1.0 by an LPN) and 2.1 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. See our amenity list below for more information.

There are three hospitals within 25 miles of Emerald Health Care Center. The two closest hospitals are St Lucie Medical Center, which is 0.9 miles away, and Martin Medical Center, which is 7.7 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 3, which is an average rating of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has an average health inspection rating of 2. The ratings for quality are excellent and the staff ratings are average, with a rating of 3.

Some of the key amenities available at Emerald Health Care Center are:

  • Outdoor Areas
  • Activity Center
  • Clubs & Communities
  • Beauty & Barber

For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 240-4458 or reach the community directly at(772) 337-1333

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Pricing for Emerald Health Care Center

$4,351Avg. Local Starting Price
Emerald Health Care Center$8,289

Starting price

  • Within 25 Miles$4,752
  • In West Palm Beach-Fort Pierce$4,351
  • In FL$5,207

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Resident Review Score
8.3
|
Loved
#3 in Port St Lucie, FL
Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved39
Loved10
Good1
Average1
Below Average9

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

In this community, residents and their families have largely positive experiences, celebrating the exceptional care, professionalism, and warmth of the staff across various departments, including nursing, physical therapy (PT), and occupational therapy (OT). Reviews frequently highlight the effectiveness of both the PT and OT programs, with several reviewers noting significant improvements in their or their loved ones' mobility and strength as a result of the dedicated and kind therapy staff. The nursing and CNA staff are commended for their excellent care, attentiveness and for going above and beyond in their duties. The facility itself is praised for its cleanliness and the pleasantness of the rooms, contributing to a comfortable stay for many.
However, some areas for improvement are mentioned, such as food quality and variety, which were not consistently up to par for some residents. A few reviewers expressed concerns about the level of staffing, indicating that at times, the facility appeared to be understaffed which led to delays in assistance. There were isolated complaints regarding specific aspects of care and administration, but these did not reflect the overall sentiment. The positive impact of the therapy departments is a recurring theme, with many residents and their families expressing gratitude for the progress made during their stays. Despite minor criticisms, many reviews reflect a high level of satisfaction with the services provided, with several individuals stating they would recommend this community to others seeking rehabilitation and care.

AI generated summary of real reviews

ANNUAL DATA

Emerald Health Care Center

Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

120
116.6

Local Avg

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

3
3.1

Local Avg

health inspection

2
2.7

Local Avg

quality

5
4

Local Avg

staff

2
3.3

Local Avg

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

1
0.9

Local Avg

infection control citations

0
0.8

Local Avg

fines

1
2.6

Local Avg

amount of fines

$5,330
$18,064

Local Avg

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

1
1.5

Local Avg

total nurse hours

4
3.7

Local Avg

weekend nurse hours

3
3.5

Local Avg

weekend rn hours

0
0.6

Local Avg

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

0
41.4

Local Avg

registered nurses

0
54.6

Local Avg

administrators who left

1
1.2

Local Avg

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    PALMS NURSING AND REHAB AT PORT ST LUCIE THE

  • Ownership type

    For profit - Limited Liability company

  • Federal Provider Number

    105579

  • Provider SSA county code

    550

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    November 01, 1987

  • Type of council

    Resident

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    No

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    No

  • Located in hospital

    No

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    No

Amenities

Emerald Health Care Center

Outdoor Areas
Activity Center
Clubs & Communities
Beauty & Barber

Complaints

0 Penalties Imposed

0 Health Complaint Deficienceis

$0 In Fines Imposed

0 Payment Denials

0 Total Fines Imposed

0 Total Incidents Reported

4 Total Complaints Reported

7 Health Standard Deficiencies

7 Total Deficiencies Reported

Occupancy

103 Current Occupants

120 Total Units

Activities & Fitness

Activity Centre

Clubs & Communities

Library & Computer Lounge

Services

Beauty Salon & Barber Shop

Additional Features

Certified By Medicare And Medicaid

Medicare Participant Since 11/01/1987

Care

Dental Care

IV Therapy

Nurse

Nurses

Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapy

Offers Resident/family Counciling

Physical, Occupational And Speech Therapy

Physical Therapist

Podiatry Services

Speech Therapy

Dining & Nutrition

Meals Provided

Accommodations

Outdoor Areas

Parking

Hospitals

St Lucie Medical Center

1800 Se Tiffany Ave

Distance: 0.8 miles

Port St Lucie Hospital

2550 Se Walton Rd

Distance: 1.7 miles

Martin Memorial Medical Center

200 Se Hospital Ave

Distance: 7.7 miles

Churches

Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal M.I. PSL Norte

1592 Southeast Village Green Drive, Port St. Lucie

Distance: 0.5 miles

El Shaddai New Testament Church

1592 Southeast Village Green Drive, Port St. Lucie

Distance: 0.5 miles

Bible Believers Baptist Church

2001 Southeast Walton Road, Port St. Lucie

Distance: 0.5 miles

Resident Review Score
6.1
|
Good
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