EDWARD J HEALEY REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
5101 WEST BLUE HERON BLVD, Riviera Beach, FL 33418
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How EDWARD J HEALEY REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER Compares
EDWARD J HEALEY REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER is a 120-bed government-owned nursing facility in Riviera Beach, Florida. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Florida average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.5%) is below the Florida average of 2.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 120 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 81% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Florida average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.5% — worse than the Florida average of 8.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.5% — better than the Florida average of 2.5% (79% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.1% — better than the Florida average of 4.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Florida averages across 694 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask EDWARD J HEALEY REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing EDWARD J HEALEY REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER with other nursing homes in Riviera Beach.
What keeps EDWARD J HEALEY REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is EDWARD J HEALEY REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.5% here versus 8.6% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help EDWARD J HEALEY REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.5% here versus 2.5% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at EDWARD J HEALEY REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at EDWARD J HEALEY REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Riviera Beach
Riviera Beach sits in Palm Beach County, where adults 65 and older make up about 24.0% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Florida as a whole (20.5% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 355,630 (24.0%)
- Median age
- 45.0 years
- Median household income
- $65,015
- Median home value
- $301,000
Demographics for Palm Beach County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Riviera Beach.
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