Vivo Healthcare Clewiston was the largest nursing home in Hendry County during the first quarter of 2026, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) reports.
The facility offered a total of 155 beds, exceeding the county average by 31 as of the first quarter of 2026, and served an average of 109.1 residents each day in that timeframe.
CMS awarded Vivo Healthcare Clewiston an overall rating of 2 out of 5, which is below Florida’s statewide nursing home average of 3.3.
Labelle Health and Rehabilitation Center was the second largest nursing home in the county, with 93 beds available in the same quarter.
Vivo Healthcare Clewiston incurred one fine totaling $33,248 and received one penalty during the first quarter of 2026.
There were two for-profit nursing homes operating in Hendry County, Florida, during this period.
U.S. Census Bureau estimates show the older adult population nationwide is rising, while younger age groups continue to decline. From 2020 to 2024, Americans 65 and over increased by 13%, as those under 18 declined by 1.7%. The country’s older adult population has expanded significantly over the past century, surging from 4.9 million in 1920 to more than 61 million in 2024.
A 2021 study found nearly half of people in this age group—about 28 million—could need long-term services and support, with over a third potentially requiring nursing home care in the future.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, an insurance education organization. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Rank | Nursing Home | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vivo Healthcare Clewiston | 2 |
| 2 | Labelle Health and Rehabilitation Center | 5 |
Information for this article came from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Click here for the source data.
