Edward J Healey Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

Edward J Healey Rehabilitation And Nursing Center holds a 5-star overall rating from CMS, which is the highest possible score and reflects performance that is much above average across every area measured. That overall score is built from three separate ratings, and the fact that all three come in at 5 stars is a strong signal that this facility is consistently performing at a high level, not just excelling in one area while lagging in another.

The health inspection rating tells you that state inspectors found very few, if any, serious problems during their visits, meaning residents are living in a facility that meets and exceeds safety and care standards. The staffing rating means nurses are spending more time with each resident than you would typically expect, which practically translates to quicker responses, more attentive care, and less risk of issues going unnoticed. The quality measures rating looks at 15 real clinical outcomes, things like whether residents are experiencing falls, pressure sores, or declines in mobility, and a 5-star score here means residents are faring much better than average on those health markers. Taken together, these ratings suggest that families considering this facility can feel confident they are looking at a place that is well-run, well-staffed, and delivering care that produces genuinely good outcomes for residents.

Edward J. Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center stands out when it comes to staffing, and for families, that difference can be felt in everyday care. Registered nurses here provide about 1.79 hours of care per resident each day, which is more than three times the Florida average of 0.52 hours. Total nurse time, which includes CNAs and other nursing staff, comes in at 5.26 hours per resident per day, compared to the 3.87-hour average across Florida nursing homes. In practical terms, this means residents at Healey are more likely to have a nurse available when they need help, whether that is managing a medication, responding to a concern, or just checking in. Higher staffing does not guarantee a perfect experience, but it generally means less waiting and more attentive day-to-day care, which matters a great deal when a loved one is recovering or needs ongoing support.

Edward J Healey Rehabilitation And Nursing Center has a clean record when it comes to government oversight. The facility holds a 5-out-of-5-star health inspection rating, and there are zero penalties and zero fines on record. For families doing their research, that's a genuinely positive sign. It means inspectors have not found issues serious enough to trigger formal government action, which puts this facility in better standing than many others you'll come across in your search. No record is not the same as a perfect facility, and you'll still want to visit in person and ask questions, but starting with a spotless compliance history is a reassuring foundation. You can compare this facility's record against others in Riviera Beach on the Riviera Beach nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant typically care for during the day shift and the night shift?
2. How often do residents see the same caregivers from week to week, and what is your current staff turnover rate?
3. Can you walk me through exactly what happens when a resident has a fall, including how quickly family members are notified?
4. How does staff communicate changes in a resident's condition to the doctor on call, and can you give me a recent example of how that process worked?
5. What does a typical day look like for a resident who needs help with most daily activities, from the time they wake up to when they go to bed?
6. How many state inspection citations has this facility received in the past two years, and what specific steps were taken to correct any problems that were found?

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