Vivo Healthcare Orange Park

Vivo Healthcare Orange Park holds a 5-star overall rating from CMS, which is the highest possible score and a strong signal that this facility is performing well across the board. The overall rating pulls together three separate scores, so it helps to know what each one actually measures. The health inspection rating comes in at 4 stars, meaning state inspectors found fewer or less serious issues here than at most facilities. That translates to a cleaner track record when it comes to safety and regulatory compliance. The staffing rating sits at 3 stars, which is average, reflecting that nurse hours per resident are in line with typical facilities but not notably higher. Families should feel comfortable asking the facility directly about staffing levels, especially on nights and weekends. The quality measures rating is a perfect 5 stars, which is the most clinically telling score of the three. It's built from 15 health outcome measures like fall rates, pressure wounds, and medication management, so a top score here suggests residents are receiving care that produces genuinely good results day to day.

The reason the overall rating lands at 5 stars despite the staffing score being average is that CMS weighs the components together in a way that allows strong performance in health inspections and quality outcomes to lift the final number. For families, that combination is actually reassuring. It suggests the care residents receive is producing good outcomes even at current staffing levels, and the facility has a solid compliance history to back it up.

Staffing at Vivo Healthcare Orange Park runs a bit below what you typically see at Florida nursing homes. Residents here receive about 3.38 total nurse hours per day, compared to the Florida average of 3.87, which works out to roughly 30 fewer minutes of nursing attention each day. The bigger gap shows up with registered nurses specifically. RNs at this facility provide around 0.36 hours per resident daily, while the state average is 0.52 hours. In practical terms, RNs handle more complex medical decisions and assessments, so having fewer of those hours can mean residents wait a bit longer for clinical evaluations or medication reviews. This does not necessarily mean care is poor, since staffing mix, resident needs, and how well a team works together all play a role, but it is worth asking the facility how they manage coverage during busy periods or when a resident's condition changes.

Vivo Healthcare Orange Park has a solid inspection track record that should give families a reasonable level of confidence. The facility holds a 4 out of 5 star health inspection rating from the government, which is above average and reflects consistent performance during regulatory reviews. Just as importantly, there are zero penalties on record and no fines have ever been issued against this facility, meaning inspectors have not found violations serious enough to warrant formal punishment. That kind of clean history is worth noting, since many facilities accumulate at least some penalties over time. It does not mean the facility is perfect, but it does suggest regulators have not had major concerns here. You can compare this facility's record against others in Orange Park on the Orange Park nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing aide typically care for during the day shift, and does that number go up at night or on weekends?
2. How long have most of your nursing aides and charge nurses been working here, and what is your staff turnover rate over the past year?
3. If my loved one had a fall or a sudden change in condition overnight, walk me through exactly what happens - who gets called, in what order, and how quickly?
4. Can I come back for an unannounced visit at a different time of day, including evenings or weekends, and will I have access to common areas and dining?
5. How do you handle a resident who refuses medications, skips meals, or starts showing signs of depression or withdrawal - who notices, and what do you do about it?
6. What does a typical Tuesday look like for a resident who does not have family visiting - what activities are available, who checks in on them, and how much time do they spend in their room?

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