Nursing home / skilled nursing
Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce
Nursing home / skilled nursing in Fort Pierce, Florida
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 700 S 29TH STREET |
| City | Fort Pierce |
| State | Florida |
| ZIP code | 34947 |
| County | St. Lucie |
| Phone | 772-465-7560 |
| Website | https://vivohcftpierce.com/ |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 105804 |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 79 |
| Certification | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First approved for Medicare/Medicaid | July 1, 1993 |
| Located in a hospital | N |
| Continuing care retirement community | N |
| Care types | skilled nursing, rehab services |
| Services offered | skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services |
Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce is in 700 S 29TH STREET, Fort Pierce, FL 34947. Phone: 772-465-7560. Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 2, staffing 4, quality measures 5). CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 64.000; 0 federal fines totaling $0.00; total nursing staff turnover 28.4%.
More about this provider
| Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce provides personalized rehabilitation and skilled nursing care - a full spectrum of post-acute care, nursing, therapy and specialty programs run by one team - with private and semi-private rooms with en-suite bathrooms, a courtyard garden, beauty salon and barber shop on site, and a pet-friendly, Wi-Fi-wide environment, minutes from Fort Pierce's major hospitals. | |
| Services and programs | Personalized rehabilitation and skilled nursing care; a full spectrum of post-acute care - nursing, therapy, and specialty programs run by one team; physical, occupational, and speech therapy (therapy frequency tailored to the care plan, sessions may take place as often as daily) |
| Payment types it states | We accept Medicare, Medicaid, and most major commercial plans |
| Accreditation | Badges displayed on the site under Accepted Plans & Accreditations: CMS - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rated; Celebrating our Deficiency Free State Survey; America's Best Nursing Homes 2026 - Newsweek, powered by Statista; National Quality Award - American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living, 2025 Bronze |
| Inspection highlights | Deficiency Free State Survey badge displayed on the provider's own site |
| Visiting and contact details | Admissions accepted 24/7; admissions team available seven days a week, including evenings and weekends; tours welcome and strongly encouraged; loved ones are welcome to visit 24 hours a day (exterior doors locked after hours, doorbell at the entrance connects to the nursing station) |
| Website | https://vivohcftpierce.com/ |
Quality measures
Source: CMS · CMS processing date: 2026-10-01
| Star ratings and staffing hours | |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 of 5 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 of 5 |
| Staffing rating | 4 of 5 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality rating | 5 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality rating | 4 of 5 |
| RN staffing hours per resident per day | 0.59 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.62 |
Inspection results
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score | 72 |
| Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 64.000 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score | 40 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score | 72 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score | 40 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date | 2026-07-02 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 19 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 8 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies | 18 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 3 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 0 |
Staffing
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Nursing Case-Mix Index | 1.26042 |
| Registered Nurse turnover | 44.4 |
| Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio | 0.89375 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 28.4 |
| Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.81153 |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.40028 |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 0 |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 2.21856 |
| Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.52765 |
| Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.27664 |
Penalties
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Fines | 0 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 0 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 0 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 0.00 |
Ownership
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Chain ID | 688 |
| Chain Name | VIVO HEALTHCARE |
| Legal Business Name | FT PIERCE OPCO LLC |
| Chain Average QM Rating | 4.3 |
| Chain Average Staffing Rating | 2.6 |
| Number of Facilities in Chain | 12 |
| Chain Average Overall 5-star Rating | 2.4 |
| Chain Average Health Inspection Rating | 1.9 |
| Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | N |
Occupancy and payer mix
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Abuse Icon | N |
| High Performing Icon | N |
| With a Resident and Family Council | Resident |
| Average Number of Residents per Day | 73.5 |
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
| Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago | N |
Who pays for nursing home / skilled nursing?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
Nursing home / skilled nursing guide · Paying for care
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Common questions about Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce
Where is Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce located?
Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce is at 700 S 29TH STREET, Fort Pierce, Florida 34947.
What care and services does Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce offer?
Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services.
Is Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce Medicare-certified?
Yes. Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
What is Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce's quality rating?
CMS gives Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce an overall star rating of 3 out of 5.
How do I contact Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce?
Call Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce at 772-465-7560.
How much does a nursing home cost?
The national median cost of a nursing home is $9,581 a month for a semi-private room and $10,798 a month for a private room (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in Florida can be higher or lower. See our guide to nursing home costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
Medicare Part A pays for skilled nursing care in a certified nursing home for up to 100 days in each benefit period. You need a hospital stay of at least 3 days first. You pay $0 a day for days 1 to 20, then $217 a day for days 21 to 100 (2026). After day 100, Medicare pays $0. Medicare does not pay for long-term care that only helps with daily tasks. Medicare Advantage plans cover skilled nursing too, with their own costs and rules. A Medigap plan can pay the daily cost share toward the Original Medicare benefit.
What is the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. It does not give round-the-clock nursing care. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living.
Who else pays for a nursing home besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for nursing home care for people who meet its income and asset rules. It is the main payer for long stays. The VA pays for some veterans in VA or contract nursing homes. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other costs are paid out of pocket.