Life Care Center of Palm Bay, located at 175 Villa Nueva Ave NE in Palm Bay, Florida, is a nursing facility that's part of Life Care Centers of America. Folks who've been there left an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars from 28 reviews, and the center's accredited by The Joint Commission which means they follow certain standards. You'll find both private rooms and semi-private rooms with monthly rates, along with things like an ice cream parlor, barbershop, library, and a gift shop for everyday needs or small treats. There's a private dining room, in-house laundry, cable TV in rooms, and air conditioning, with safety features such as sprinkler systems and handicap-accessible areas. Guests can use washers and dryers, and the place provides parking, outdoor seating, guest Wi-Fi, and transportation for appointments.
Staff offer skilled nursing care around the clock, with memory care for people who need help with Alzheimer's or cognitive problems, and there are specialized care units for residents with more complex needs, including an Alzheimer's care unit. The team helps with daily tasks like dressing, grooming, bathing, using the restroom, walking, and wheelchair use. The medical staff includes nurses, podiatry, wound care, medication support, occupational, physical, and speech therapists, and folks who need extended care or help after surgery can do short-term rehab or stay long-term. The center runs both inpatient and outpatient rehab and offers respite care too.
Residents take part in activities like arts and crafts, games, a variety of social events, educational programs, and fitness groups, and there are dining options with meals provided in the main dining room or in private spaces. There's also a beauty salon, game and activities rooms, fitness center, cable TV services, housekeeping, and kitchenettes in some rooms. A maintenance team helps out with repairs, and the building's wheelchair accessible throughout. They also accept long-term care insurance and credit cards for payments.
The facility shares regular updates on its Facebook page, has an online photo gallery, and lets people schedule tours to see everything firsthand. Staff develop individualized care plans to fit each person's needs, using modern equipment, and they've set visitation and health safety policies for everyone's protection. It's a long-term care center with skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and memory care, serving folks who need help every day, and long or short stays for surgery recovery or ongoing health challenges.
