Willowbrooke Court At Indian River Estates
2440 CITRUS BLOSSOM CIR, Vero Beach, FL, 32966 · 7725628700
Nursing HomeMedicare CertifiedMedicaid CertifiedUpdated 2026-05-19
5.0
★★★★★
Overall Rating
Health Inspection
4.0
Staffing
5.0
Quality Measures
4.0
20
Licensed Beds
5.0
Staffing Rating
Willowbrooke Court At Indian River Estates holds an overall 5-star rating from CMS, which is the highest possible score and puts it well above average compared to nursing homes nationwide. That top-level rating is a composite of three separate scores, and the pieces here add up to a very strong picture. The staffing rating is a perfect 5 stars, meaning nurses and aides are spending significantly more time with residents than you'd typically see elsewhere - that's often the factor families care about most, since it speaks directly to how much hands-on attention your loved one can expect day to day. The health inspection rating comes in at 4 stars, which is above average and reflects a relatively clean record when state inspectors came through to check for problems or citations. The quality measures rating is also 4 stars, above average across 15 clinical indicators that track things like how well the facility manages pain, prevents falls, and maintains residents' physical health over time.
Taken together, a 5-star overall rating with no individual score falling below 4 stars is genuinely reassuring. CMS weighs health inspections most heavily in the overall calculation, so a strong inspection record combined with standout staffing levels and solid clinical outcomes is exactly the kind of combination that earns a top composite score. For a family doing their research, this facility is performing well across all three areas that matter most.
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Questions to ask when visiting
1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant typically care for during a day shift, and does that number change at night or on weekends?
2. How long have most of your nursing staff been working here, and what do you do to keep turnover low?
3. Can you walk me through exactly what happens when a resident falls or has a medical emergency in the middle of the night?
4. If my family member has a complaint or feels uncomfortable about something, who do they talk to, and how do you make sure that person does not face any kind of pushback for speaking up?
5. What does a typical Tuesday look like for a resident who does not have any scheduled therapy or medical appointments?
6. When did your last state inspection take place, where can I read the full report, and can you tell me about any deficiencies that were cited and what you changed because of them?
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About CMS Star Ratings
CMS assigns 1–5 star ratings to Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing homes based on three domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The overall rating is a weighted composite.
A 5-star overall rating does not guarantee excellence in every domain — inspect each sub-rating independently. Data is updated quarterly.
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Data sourced from CMS Care Compare. Last updated via nightly pipeline.