Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce

Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce holds an overall 4-star rating from CMS, which means it performs above average compared to nursing homes across the country. That overall score is built from three separate ratings that each look at something different, and it's worth understanding what each one is actually telling you.

The health inspection rating sits at 3 stars, which is average. This reflects how the facility has fared during state inspections, including the number of issues cited and how serious those issues were. Average here means nothing alarming stands out, but it's a category worth asking the facility about directly. The staffing rating is 4 stars, above average, meaning nurses and aides are spending more time with residents than you'd typically find elsewhere. That's a meaningful day-to-day difference for your loved one's care and comfort. The standout here is the quality measures rating, a full 5 stars, which is based on 15 clinical outcomes like resident mobility, pain management, and how well medical conditions are being managed. That top score suggests residents at this facility are genuinely faring well health-wise, which is often the most telling sign of how a nursing home is actually doing its job.

Staffing at Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce is a bit of a mixed picture compared to other Florida nursing homes. On the registered nurse side, residents here actually receive more RN time than the state average, about 0.70 hours per resident per day versus Florida's average of 0.52 hours. In practical terms, that means a more experienced nurse is more likely to be the one checking in on your loved one during the day. However, when you look at total nursing hours across all staff combined, the facility comes in at 3.46 hours per resident per day, which is a bit below the Florida average of 3.87 hours. That gap can matter in day-to-day life, since it covers everyone from CNAs helping with meals and bathing to nurses doing routine monitoring. So while the quality of nursing oversight here appears solid, families may want to ask the facility directly about how they manage staffing during busy shifts or overnight hours.

Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce holds a middle-of-the-road 3 out of 5 stars for health inspections, which suggests the facility is generally meeting standards but has room for improvement compared to top-rated homes in the area. The good news for families is that there are no government penalties on record and no fines have been issued, meaning regulators have not found violations serious enough to warrant formal punishment. That is a positive sign, though it does not replace the value of visiting in person and asking staff direct questions about day-to-day care. Overall, this facility's record is neither a red flag nor a standout, so it is worth weighing alongside other options in the area. You can compare this facility's record against others in Fort Pierce on the Fort Pierce nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during the day shift, and does that number change at night or on weekends?
2. How long have your charge nurses and CNAs been working here on average, and what does your staff turnover look like over the past year?
3. If my loved one has a fall or a sudden change in condition, what happens in the next 30 minutes, and how quickly would someone contact our family?
4. Can I come back for an unannounced visit, and are family members allowed to drop in at any time during regular hours without scheduling ahead?
5. How does a resident here spend a typical Tuesday, and what happens if someone does not want to join group activities or follow the standard daily schedule?
6. When was the last state inspection, what did inspectors find, and can I see a copy of the most recent survey report before I leave today?

For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home.