F

CLEARWATER CENTER

1270 TURNER ST, CLEARWATER, FL 33756
Score: 18 / 100
⚠️ SFF Candidate

With a score of 18/100, Clearwater Center ranks in the bottom tier of Florida nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Clearwater Center, with 3.22 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent CMS inspections identified 25 deficiencies at Clearwater Center, including 3 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.22 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.43 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.77 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.02 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.01 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.22 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

25
Total Deficiencies
Feb 20, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 22 Moderate 🔴 3 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0695 Severity K
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Feb 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0726 Severity K
    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.
    Feb 20, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0835 Severity K
    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
    Feb 20, 2024 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0732 Severity F
    Post nurse staffing information every day.
    Feb 20, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Feb 20, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 5.6% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.7% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 10.0% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 6.3% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 3.8% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 4.5% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $76,496

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 18 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -7 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
109
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Feb 20, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
14