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Reviewers describe Sandgate Gardens as a warm, well-run skilled nursing and rehab facility where staff, therapy, and activities consistently earn praise. Families mention specific staff members by name and describe compassionate, attentive care during recovery from hospital stays. No significant complaints appear in the available reviews.
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Sandgate Gardens Rehab & Nursing Center is a senior living community in Fort Pierce, Florida offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 3.8 out of 5 across 287 reviews.
Sandgate Gardens Rehab & Nursing Center is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Fort Pierce, Florida, licensed for 107 residents. It serves patients recovering from hospital stays and those requiring ongoing nursing care.
Families consistently praise the attentiveness and warmth of the nursing and clinical staff. Multiple reviewers noted that nurses treated them with genuine care and professionalism throughout their stays. The therapy department received specific mention for having comprehensive equipment and staff who adapt treatment to individual needs. Front-desk and admission staff also made strong impressions for their welcoming approach. One family wrote, "the staff made us feel welcomed and supported" from arrival onward.
The facility's medical leadership and overall atmosphere stand out in accounts. Residents reported arriving with anxiety or concerns and leaving with appreciation for the quality of care and the personal touch staff brought to daily work. The building itself is described as neat and well-kept.
Sandgate Gardens holds a 3.8 out of 5 star rating across 287 Google reviews, reflecting broadly positive family experiences centered on staff professionalism, clinical competence, and a caring environment.
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Iron Dan
May 2026
My 98 year old mom was just transferred there from the hospital, where her treatment wasn’t always the best. The nurses and staff who we’ve met at Sandgate were all caring, compassionate, and personable. I’ve known the medical director for years, and she is our entire family’s doctor/NP, including my mom. With her in charge, I know the patients there are receiving the best possible medical care. The building isn’t brand new, but the building isn’t treating the patients.
Aaron Fortini
Apr 2026
Great little skilled nursing facility in the heart of Fort Pierce! The front entrance was neat and well kept! The young lady at the front desk Jazmin was super polite. The admission staff Sheena was super welcoming upon entering the facility. Therapy is the best! They have all kinds of equipment and super knowledgeable AND adaptable to everyone’s needs! Most of the residents were doing some active in the dinner area with a performer which was awesome to see. Was pleasantly surprised at how nice this place was upon entering.
Lisa Huff
Apr 2026
To: All of Sandgate Gardens Rehab Staff. THANK YOU! ❤️A tremendous Thank You for all you did for me while I was on your facility! I came with a lot of fear of the unknown (anxiety,apprehension). I can truly say that I’m leaving with “Total Admiration, love and Gratefulness and Gratitude!” It was takes special people to do the kind of work you do daily, nightly…Always! Appreciate every aspect of my care! Even though I am going home I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.🙏 May you be blessed as I was! To my added family of health care professionals, I give you Thanks!! Love Lisa Huff Your services will not be forgotten!❤️
jeffery kirkland
Mar 2026
My grandmother has been in several different care facilities over the years, and I have never experienced a place quite like Sandgate. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel welcomed and supported. The Director of Nursing has been truly outstanding and shows genuine care for the residents, which means a lot to our family. The nurses have also been attentive, kind, and professional every time we visit. It is clear that the team here takes pride in what they do and truly cares about the well being of the people they serve. Seeing my grandmother treated with such compassion and respect gives our family great peace of mind.
Melissa
Jan 2026
My name is Robert Wilson. And I was at Sandgate Gardens, rehab and nursing center. I just checked out today. My experience with this place was magnificent. Everyone was courteous and nice to me and treat me like family when I was getting ready to be discharged my social worker Tonya Gamble was so professional. And nice to me on my recovery process the nurses and the staff was so nice and professional. Not to mention activities those ladies really made our day Guerline and Sebrena did an awesome job with putting a smile on our faces every day good music, good activities it was never a dull moment there once again, thank you Sandgate Gardens for everything that you have done to help me in my recovery process. I highly recommend this place
7 inspection visits in the last three years, 54 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 9, 2025
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 17, 2025
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 17, 2025
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 17, 2025
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 17, 2025
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 17, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 17, 2025
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 17, 2025
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 17, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 17, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 17, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 17, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 17, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 17, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 17, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 17, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 17, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 17, 2025
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 17, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 17, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 17, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 17, 2025
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 17, 2025
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 17, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 14, 2025
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 21, 2024
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 21, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 21, 2024
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 21, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 21, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 21, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 21, 2024
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 21, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 21, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 21, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 21, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 21, 2024
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 21, 2024
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 21, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 30, 2023
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 24, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 24, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 24, 2022
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 24, 2022
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 24, 2022
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 24, 2022
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 24, 2022
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 6, 2022
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 5, 2022
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 24, 2022
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 5, 2022
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 24, 2022
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 24, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 24, 2022
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Sandgate Gardens Rehab & Nursing Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Sandgate Gardens Rehab & Nursing Center is located at 703 S 29th St in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Reviewers describe Sandgate Gardens as a warm, well-run skilled nursing and rehab facility where staff, therapy, and activities consistently earn praise. Families mention specific staff members by name and describe compassionate, attentive care during recovery from hospital stays. No significant complaints appear in the available reviews.
Sandgate Gardens Rehab & Nursing Center had 7 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 54 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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