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BLUE PALMS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER AT FLE

4100 E FLETCHER AVE, TAMPA, FL 33613
Score: 50 / 100

CMS data shows Blue Palms Health And Rehabilitation Center At Fle earning a D grade with a score of 50/100, placing it below most facilities in Florida. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

Staffing at Blue Palms Health And Rehabilitation Center At Fle is near the national average, with 3.71 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 36 deficiencies at Blue Palms Health And Rehabilitation Center At Fle. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.71 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.59 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.93 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.18 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.31 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.35 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

36
Total Deficiencies
Jun 18, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 36 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0607 Severity D
    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    Jun 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Apr 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Apr 9, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0725 Severity E
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    Apr 9, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0580 Severity D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    Apr 9, 2024 · Resident Rights 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 2.8% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 2.3% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 4.8% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.2% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 19.4% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 10.4% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 9.3% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $16,801

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 50 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Certified Beds
163
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 9, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
12