Sandgate Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center

Sandgate Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located at 703 S 29th St in Fort Pierce, Florida, within St. Lucie County. The facility operates with 107 certified beds and is organized under for-profit, limited liability company ownership. It holds active Medicare and Medicaid certification, making it eligible to serve beneficiaries under both federal programs. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across five categories, using a scale of one to five stars. Sandgate Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center holds an overall CMS rating of 2 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 2 stars, reflecting findings from standard and complaint surveys conducted by state inspectors. The staffing rating is 3 stars, indicating a mid-range level of nursing staff hours relative to the facility's resident census. The quality measure rating is 4 stars, which is based on clinical data reported for residents across a range of care indicators. The facility maintains an active license status with the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), the Florida state body responsible for regulating nursing home operations. Prospective visitors or administrators can confirm the most current survey date through the AHCA online portal or the CMS Care Compare database. Sandgate Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. This dual certification allows the facility to serve a broad range of residents, including those covered under Medicare Part A for post-acute skilled nursing stays and those enrolled in Florida Medicaid for long-term care. Individuals without public coverage may also inquire about private pay arrangements. Coverage specifics, including covered services and applicable cost-sharing, are subject to the terms of each resident's individual insurance or benefit plan. When compared against Florida state averages, Sandgate Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center presents a mixed profile across CMS rating categories. The overall 2-star rating falls below the state average, as does the 2-star health inspection score. The staffing rating of 3 stars aligns roughly with statewide midpoints for nursing facilities in Florida. The quality measure rating of 4 stars is notably above the state average, suggesting stronger performance in clinical outcome indicators relative to peers. Florida has a high concentration of nursing facilities across all rating levels, and individual ratings reflect specific performance periods captured in CMS data cycles. Those researching care options in the Fort Pierce area may use these ratings alongside other factors such as facility size, available services, and geographic proximity when evaluating placement decisions.