nursing home in Riviera Beach, FL

Edward J Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

5101 West Blue Heron Blvd, Riviera Beach, FL 33418 · (561) 842-6111

★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★4
  • Staffing★★★★★5
  • Quality measures★★★★★5
  • CMS high performer

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Edward J Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at a glance

Edward J Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a 120-bed government nursing home in Riviera Beach, Florida (Palm Beach County).

CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Florida average of 3.3.

Residents receive about 5.6 hours of nursing care per day (2 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.8 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (May 21, 2026) found 4 health citations. The Florida average is 7.1.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Nursing staff turnover is 6.4% per year (state average 41.4%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
Government - County
Beds
120
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare-certified since
July 1, 1993
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Palm Beach County
CMS Certification Number
105838

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityFlorida avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 53.3 / 53 / 5Better
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 52.9 / 52.8 / 5Better
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 53.3 / 52.9 / 5Better
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 54.2 / 53.6 / 5Better
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)5 / 54.6 / 53.8 / 5Better

Staffing

This facility5.56 hrsFlorida average3.82 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Florida and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityFlorida avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)5.56 hrs3.82 hrs3.86 hrsBetter
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)1.97 hrs0.73 hrs0.69 hrsBetter
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.54 hrs2.31 hrs2.32 hrsBetter
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)5.06 hrs3.49 hrs3.42 hrsBetter
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)6.4%41.4%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)6.9%46%42.9%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)111Worse

Inspections

This facility4Florida average7U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Florida and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityFlorida avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)479Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)013Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)136380.6Better

Penalties

This facility0Florida average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Florida and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityFlorida avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$24,361$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityFlorida avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds120122107
Average residents per day9810986
Occupancy81.3%88.9%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility0.5%Florida average2.5%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Florida and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityFlorida avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)0.5%2.5%3.2%Better
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)4.1%4.5%4.6%Better
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)10.5%8.6%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)0.8%0.7%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0.3%0.3%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)8.9%8.7%13.9%Better
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)15.9%9.5%14.1%Worse
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)2.2%5.5%5.2%Better
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)0%4.6%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)3.5%14.4%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)4.8%10.5%19%Better
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)100%99.2%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)98.4%98.2%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility0%Florida average1.5%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Florida and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityFlorida avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)0%1.5%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)88.2%95.2%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 5 health deficiencies and 10 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
May 21, 2026
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 14, 2026
May 21, 2026
Fire safety
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0030
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 14, 2026
May 21, 2026
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 18, 2026
May 21, 2026
Standard
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0700
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 18, 2026
May 21, 2026
Standard
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 18, 2026
May 21, 2026
Standard
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 18, 2026
December 12, 2024
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected January 12, 2025
December 12, 2024
Fire safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 12, 2025
December 12, 2024
Fire safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 12, 2025
December 12, 2024
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 12, 2025
December 12, 2024
Standard
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0810
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 23, 2024
September 28, 2023
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 27, 2023
September 28, 2023
Fire safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 27, 2023
September 28, 2023
Fire safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 27, 2023
September 28, 2023
Fire safety
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0325
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 27, 2023

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
ABBOTT, CANDICE
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE02/01/2021
DAVIS, DARCY
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE03/06/2016
LAU, SHELLY
Individual
w-2 managing employeeNOT APPLICABLE10/25/2017

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Frequently asked questions

What is Edward J Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center's rating?

Edward J Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Florida nursing homes is 3.3 stars.

How many inspection citations did Edward J Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 4 citations, compared with a Florida average of 7.1. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Edward J Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Edward J Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?

It is government - county. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Edward J Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center and how do I contact it?

Edward J Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is at 5101 West Blue Heron Blvd, Riviera Beach, FL 33418. Phone: (561) 842-6111.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.