Sandgate Gardens Rehab and Nursing Center
703 S 29th St · Fort Pierce, FL · 34947 · 7724663322
107 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Aston Health
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 73 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
66% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.44 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.61 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.19 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 66% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (45 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected May 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2025
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected May 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2025
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected May 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected May 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected May 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected May 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2025
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected May 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected May 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 18, 2025
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected May 17, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 18, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected May 17, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 17, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected May 17, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected May 17, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 21, 2023
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected January 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 21, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected January 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2023
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected January 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105382 · certified since March 17, 1981. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.