Overall Review of The Palms Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
common30 reviews mention this
Staff compassion and responsiveness
Residents and families frequently describe the staff as kind, attentive, and respectful.
Many reviewers describe a generally caring team, including CNAs, nurses, therapists, and office staff, saying they treat people with compassion and respect. Several families also mention communication and that they felt supported with care updates. A smaller set of reviewers disagrees, describing slow response, poor bedside manner, and a lack of attentivenessâespecially at night.
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Rehabilitation therapy drives progress
Therapy is a consistent bright spot, with many residents describing meaningful progress.
Across reviews, physical and occupational therapy are repeatedly singled out as a major reason people felt better and regained abilities. Several reviewers describe therapists working with their individual needs and being patient, while others say rehab helped them walk again or recover after injuries and surgery. While most comments are positive about therapy, a few negative reviews focus on gaps in daily support or care coordination beyond the therapy team.
common12 reviews mention this
Facility cleanliness stands out
Multiple reviewers say the facility is clean and kept tidy.
Several reviewers say the building looks clean, bright, and well maintained, and they mention rooms being kept clean. Others describe a relaxing atmosphere and good organization. In contrast, a few very negative reviews include complaints about odor and unsafe cleanliness conditions in specific situations.
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Food quality and diabetic needs
Food receives mixed reviews, including concerns about diabetes-friendly meals.
Some residents and families say meals were enjoyable, on time, or accommodating, and a few mention that dietary support helped. Others complain that food is average or disappointing, and some specifically describe issues with sugar content for residents with diabetes. The community does offer diabetes diet and special dietary restrictions, which helps explain why dietary needs come up in reviews both positively and negatively.
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Activities help keep residents engaged
Residents describe ongoing activities, crafts, and day-to-day engagement.
Reviewers mention arts and crafts, scheduled daily activities, and community-organized get-togethers, often describing them as a positive part of the stay. Some also say the activities made it easier to connect with other residents and kept people busy. A few negative reviews focus more on staffing and basic care than activities, but they do not dispute that activities were offered to residents.
caveat16 reviews mention this
Staffing and call response concerns
Some reviewers report serious concerns with staffing levels and getting timely help.
Several lower-rated reviews describe issues such as slow response to call buttons, understaffing concerns, and delays getting hygiene or assistance. Some families also report problems they felt were related to care basics, including missed needs, delayed care, and in extreme cases allegations of severe neglect. These concerns appear alongside many positive experiences, so residentsâ and familiesâ experiences can vary significantly from review to review.
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Features
Housing
120 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Melbourne International (6 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
Brevard Health Alliance Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
Winn-Dixie (0.2 miles)
Walgreens (0.3 miles)
Walgreens (1.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
Walgreens (1.8 miles)
Physicians
Brevard Health Alliance (0.2 miles)
Brevard Health Alliance Palm Bay Office (0.2 miles)
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120 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Melbourne International (6 miles away)
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Effective rehab therapies and compassionate caregivers.
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