Sea Breeze Rehab and Nursing Center
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise professional and attentive nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 14 Google reviews

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What this means for your family
This facility has received high praise recently for its dedicated therapy and nursing teams, making it a strong candidate for rehabilitation. While older reviews mentioned concerns about the building's age, recent feedback suggests these issues have been addressed; however, we recommend touring the facility to ensure the physical environment meets your standards.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
14 reviews on Google“Recent reviews for this facility, frequently referred to as Hidden Lakes, are overwhelmingly positive, highlighting a compassionate and professional staff that excels in rehabilitation and skilled nursing care. While older reviews raised significant concerns regarding facility maintenance and safety, recent feedback suggests a shift in management and a high level of satisfaction with the current care environment.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Professional and attentive nursing staff
- Effective and encouraging therapy team
- Approachable and responsive management
- Strong communication with families
Concerns
- Facility infrastructure is dated or poorly maintained (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 38 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed the facility has been around for a while; what is your current plan for ongoing maintenance and updates to the building's infrastructure?
- 2With the current staffing levels, how do you ensure that residents receive consistent, personalized attention throughout the day and night?
- 3I see that your management team is active in responding to feedback; how do you typically handle communication with families when concerns or questions arise?
- 4Given the recent health inspection findings, what specific steps has the facility taken to address those areas and improve the overall quality of care?
- 5How does the therapy team work alongside the nursing staff to ensure a resident's rehabilitation goals are integrated into their daily routine?
- 6What kind of social activities or programs are currently in place to keep residents engaged and connected with one another?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The nursing staff were so responsive to assist calls and treated the residents with great respect. The therapists were so encouraging.”
“The staff is incredibly caring and communicative with the family; something that was missing at every other facility in Vero.”
“As a Care Manager I have seen many local facilities and I have never been as impressed as I am with the care and oversight of the staff and management at Hidden Lakes rehab and skilled nursing.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Families have filed multiple complaints against Sea Breeze Rehab, triggering 7 deficiency findings across recent years, indicating ongoing concerns about care quality. The facility has persistent issues with care planning and assessments, medication management, and maintaining a safe environment, with some problems recurring across multiple surveys despite reported corrections. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated issues in core care areas and continued family complaints suggests potential quality concerns that warrant careful evaluation during any visit.
Jan 9, 2025Routine6
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Jan 9, 2025Complaint2
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Oct 3, 2024Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Oct 12, 2023Routine7
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Jun 16, 2022Routine16
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Sea Breeze Rehab and Nursing Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Aston Health
38 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.5/5 · Rank 11 of 30
Ownership & Management
Owners
Ac Care Holdings LLC
Owner · Organization
Citadel Care Group LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Gutman, Samuel
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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References & Resources
Medicare Care Compare
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Google Reviews
14 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
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