Vero Beach Care Center

Nursing Home · Vero Beach, FL

CMS overall rating 1/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number105474

Contact & location

1310 37Th ST
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Indian River County
Phone
(772) 569-5107
ZIP code
32960 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
159
Residents per day
152.0 (96% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Vero Beach Operations LLC
Chain
Aston Health (38 facilities, avg 2.7★)
Medicare certified since
October 6, 1984
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Both council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.3
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 4.2
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.43 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.27 (state 0.73 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.05 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.11 (state 2.31 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.14 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
48.9 (state 41.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
80.0 (state 46.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
2 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
September 13, 2024
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
19.0 (state 7.1 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
2
Citations on record (3 years)
53 health · 11 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-05-20 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-11
2025-05-20 Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-11
2025-05-20 Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
F0675 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-11
2025-05-20 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-11
2025-02-12 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-12
2025-02-12 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-12
2024-09-13 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-09
2024-09-13 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-09
2024-09-13 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-09
2024-09-13 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-09
2024-09-13 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-09
2024-09-13 Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-09
2024-09-13 Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
F0565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-09
2024-09-13 Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-09
2024-09-13 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-09
2024-09-13 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-09
2024-09-13 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-09
2024-09-13 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-09
2024-09-13 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-09
2024-09-13 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-09
2024-09-13 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-09
2024-09-13 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-09
2024-09-13 Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
F0847 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-09
2024-09-13 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-09
2024-09-13 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-09
2024-07-10 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-29
2024-07-10 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-29
2023-07-13 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2023-08-29
2023-07-13 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2023-08-29
2023-07-13 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-29
2023-07-13 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-29
2023-07-13 Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-29
2023-07-13 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-29
2023-07-13 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-29
2023-07-13 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-29
2023-07-13 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-29
2023-07-13 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-29
2023-07-13 Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
F0808 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-29
2022-03-10 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-04-09
2022-03-10 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-04-09
2022-03-10 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-04-09
2022-03-10 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-04-09
2022-03-10 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-04-09
2022-03-10 Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-04-09
2022-03-10 Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
F0567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-04-09
2022-03-10 Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-04-09
2022-03-10 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-04-09
2022-03-10 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-04-09
2022-03-10 Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-04-09
2022-03-10 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-04-09

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Vero Beach Opco Holdings LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Aston Healthcare LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ballout, Hussien (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Benjamin, Bernard (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Wildes, Donna (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Wildes, Donna (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Ballout, Hussien (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Benjamin, Bernard (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Kitchen, Tiffany (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Washington, Marquita (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Wildes, Donna (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Vero Beach Care Center?

Vero Beach Care Center has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.3-star average in Florida.

How many beds does Vero Beach Care Center have?

It has 159 certified beds and cares for about 152 residents per day.

Has Vero Beach Care Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Vero Beach Care Center?

It is part of Aston Health and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Vero Beach Care Center?

(772) 569-5107. The facility is located at 1310 37Th ST, Vero Beach, FL 32960.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.