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Life Care Center Of Palm Bay

Life Care Center Of Palm Bay is a nursing home community in Palm Bay, FL.

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175 Villa Nueva Avenue, Palm Bay, FL 32907

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4.6 from 133 reviews
5 stars
109
4 stars
11
3 stars
3
2 stars
3
1 stars
7

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Overall Review of Life Care Center Of Palm Bay

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Memory care feels secure, sometimes not

Residents describe the memory-care wing as both reassuring and stressful.

Some reviews mention a secure memory care wing and describe Alzheimer’s support in a positive way, including staff taking good care of residents. Other reviews raise serious concerns about dementia/Alzheimer’s care, including missing personal items, falls requiring ambulance removal, and a lack of care and supervision. Taken together, experiences with dementia-focused care appear mixed across different stays and units.

common 12 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is consistently noticed

Cleanliness comes up again and again in resident and visitor feedback.

Multiple reviews repeatedly call the facility clean, immaculate, and well-maintained, including bright, odor-free spaces and rooms described as spotless. Several visitors also mention checking cleanliness during tours or while spending time there, often linking it to how comfortable they felt. A few negative reviews still acknowledge cleanliness while criticizing other parts of the stay, reinforcing that upkeep is a frequent theme.

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Staff are mostly helpful and kind

Many reviewers say the staff is attentive, kind, and professional.

A large portion of feedback highlights staff warmth and responsiveness, with residents and families describing staff helping with needs, explaining next steps, and treating people with respect. Reviewers also mention therapy staff and nursing staff taking time with questions and supporting recovery goals. While most comments are positive, there are also a handful of complaints about staffing levels and follow-through that affect how consistently people feel supported.

common 7 reviews mention this

Dining is usually a highlight

Dining stands out in reviews, with many calling meals tasty and satisfying.

Several reviews praise meals and the dining experience, including comments that the meals are fantastic, tasty, and served in a way that helps residents eat well. There are also mentions of enjoying dining together and a dining room that feels well kept. Not every review is glowing—at least one notes food as mediocre—so dining satisfaction is strong but not universal.

common 4 reviews mention this

Rehab therapy gets quick attention

Residents and families describe therapy starting promptly and helping progress.

Reviews describe improvements that families attribute to physical therapy and occupational therapy during short stays, including getting up and working with PT after arriving in pain or bed-ridden. One review also mentions therapy beginning immediately after admission. Another review includes a disappointment about therapy results, indicating outcomes can vary by resident needs and expectations.

common 4 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Reviews mention regular activities that help residents stay involved.

Some reviews describe residents being busy and engaged with daily programming, including scheduled activities, day trips, and community events. Others specifically call out activities like bingo and enjoying entertainment during the day. While most comments describe engagement positively, at least one review says the resident hadn’t participated in activities during the stay.

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Calls and staffing can be inconsistent

Some reviews criticize staffing and response times for help.

A few reviews report short staffing, with delays responding to calls or not getting back at all. Several negative comments point to longer waits for assistance, including situations where call bells were ignored until follow-up. These concerns contrast with other reviews that describe staff being present and helpful, suggesting staffing and responsiveness may vary by shift or unit.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 141 resident community capacity 141 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Melbourne International (7 miles away) Melbourne International (7 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Hospitals

  • Holmes Regional Medical Center (0.2 miles)

Physicians

  • Doctor Garcia's Office (0.3 miles)
  • Health First Medical Group (0.5 miles)
  • Garcia, Joven Dr - Medical Associates of Brevard (0.5 miles)
  • Joven Garcia, MD (0.5 miles)
  • Brevard Health Alliance-Malabar Clinic (0.5 miles)
  • The Eye Institute (0.6 miles)
  • Mima (0.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Twisty Cone Ice Cream & Cakes (0.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.1 miles)
  • Arby's (1.2 miles)
  • Siggy's-An American Bar (1.3 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.3 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.4 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (1.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • Brevard Health Alliance Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Malabar Discount Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Our Lady Of Grace (3.1 miles)
  • Islamic Society of Brevard County (4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (3.2 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3.9 miles)
  • Panther Dining Hall (4.3 miles)
  • 905 Cafe (5.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.7 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC CLASSIC West Melbourne 12 (4.1 miles)

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