PALM GARDEN OF PORT SAINT LUCIE
1751 SE HILLMOOR DRIVE, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
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How PALM GARDEN OF PORT SAINT LUCIE Compares
PALM GARDEN OF PORT SAINT LUCIE is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Port Saint Lucie, 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 quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the Florida average of 2.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 120 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 6 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Port Saint Lucie, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Florida average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 1.9% — better than the Florida average of 8.6% (77% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Florida average of 2.5% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.5% — better than the Florida average of 4.5% (66% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.8% — better than the Florida average of 26.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Florida averages across 694 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask PALM GARDEN OF PORT SAINT LUCIE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing PALM GARDEN OF PORT SAINT LUCIE with other nursing homes in Port Saint Lucie.
What keeps PALM GARDEN OF PORT SAINT LUCIE'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 practices help PALM GARDEN OF PORT SAINT LUCIE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 1.9% here versus 8.6% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help PALM GARDEN OF PORT SAINT LUCIE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 2.5% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does PALM GARDEN OF PORT SAINT LUCIE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 120 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at PALM GARDEN OF PORT SAINT LUCIE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains PALM GARDEN OF PORT SAINT LUCIE's rating advantage in Port Saint Lucie?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.0 stars across 6 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Port Saint Lucie
Port Saint Lucie sits in St. Lucie County, where adults 65 and older make up about 24.2% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Florida as a whole (20.5% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 77,577 (24.2%)
- Median age
- 45.5 years
- Median household income
- $55,237
- Median home value
- $209,700
Demographics for St. Lucie County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Port Saint Lucie.
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