Vivo Healthcare Clewiston

Vivo Healthcare Clewiston has an overall 2-star rating from CMS, which puts it below average compared to other nursing homes nationwide. That overall score is a composite of three separate ratings, and in this case, the health inspection piece is pulling the total down significantly. The health inspection rating, also 2 stars, reflects the number and seriousness of citations the facility received during state inspections. More citations, or more serious ones, lead to a lower score here, and that's a concrete signal that families should ask the facility directly about what was cited and what steps have been taken to address those issues.

The good news is that two of the three sub-ratings are strong. The staffing rating is 4 stars, meaning nurses and aides are spending more time with residents relative to the number of people living there than you'd see at most facilities. That matters day-to-day because it often translates to quicker responses and more attentive care. The quality measures rating is also 4 stars, which looks at 15 clinical outcomes like whether residents are experiencing falls, pressure sores, or declining mobility. Scoring above average here suggests the care residents are actually receiving is producing solid health results. So while the inspection history is a real concern worth digging into, the facility does appear to be well-staffed and delivering decent clinical outcomes.

Staffing at Vivo Healthcare Clewiston is right in line with the state average when it comes to registered nurse coverage, with both the facility and the typical Florida nursing homes clocking in at 0.52 RN hours per resident each day. In practical terms, that means a registered nurse is spending roughly 30 minutes with each resident daily, which is a fairly standard amount across the state. Where you'll notice a slight difference is in total nurse hours, which includes aides and other nursing staff. Vivo comes in at 3.68 hours per resident per day compared to the Florida average of 3.87, so residents here receive a little less hands-on care overall throughout the day. That gap is not dramatic, but it can matter in real life when it comes to things like help with bathing, meals, and getting around, so it's worth keeping in mind as you compare options for your loved one.

Vivo Healthcare Clewiston has a 2-out-of-5-star health inspection rating from the government, which is below average and worth taking seriously. The facility has two recorded penalties on file, with fines totaling $40,691, and the most recent penalty was issued in April 2025, meaning this is not just old history. That recent date in particular suggests these are current concerns, not issues the facility has long since resolved. None of this means the facility is automatically the wrong choice, but families should ask the facility directly about what led to these penalties and what has changed since then. Families evaluating this facility can compare it to others in Clewiston on the Clewiston nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during the day shift, and how does that change at night and on weekends?
2. How long have your charge nurses and CNAs been working at this facility, and what does your staff turnover look like over the past year?
3. If my loved one has a fall or a medical change overnight, who makes the decision to call me, and how quickly does that call happen?
4. Can you walk me through exactly what a typical Tuesday looks like for a resident who doesn't have many visitors and can't get around easily on their own?
5. How do you handle a situation where a resident or family member complains about the quality of care, and can you give me a real example of a complaint that led to a change here?
6. What is your current rating on the federal Care Compare website, and if it's lower than five stars, what specifically are you doing to improve it?

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