Palm City, FL · 36 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Palm City's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,520–$12,320/mo
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Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce
700 S 29TH Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34947 · St. Lucie County
79
StrongHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 95% full (75 of 79 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Fort Pierce
Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Fort Pierce, FL, with 79 certified beds and an average of about 75 residents per day. It operates as part of the Vivo Healthcare network.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.61 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.67 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 28.6%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 9 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.61 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Fort Pierce for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 79
- Avg. residents/day
- 75
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Vivo Healthcare
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 105804
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $9,520–$12,320/mo (median $10,610) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Port St. Lucie prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.61
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.67
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 28.6%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 9
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-02-13
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (24 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-03-17Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
2025-02-13Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
2025-02-13Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2025-02-13Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
2025-02-13Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
2025-02-13Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2025-02-13Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
2025-02-13Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
700 S 29TH Street, Fort Pierce, FL
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce
How much does Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce cost?
Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Fort Pierce, FL area typically runs $9,520–$12,320 per month (median $10,610, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce?
Staff provide about 3.61 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 28.6% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce?
Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce has 24 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-02-13). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce have availability?
Typically 95% full (75 of 79 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce offer?
Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce in Fort Pierce, FL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 79 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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