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SABAL PALMS HEALTH & REHABILITATION

499 ALTERNATE KEENE RD NE, LARGO, FL 33771
Score: 47 / 100

CMS data shows Sabal Palms Health & Rehabilitation earning a D grade with a score of 47/100, placing it below most facilities in Florida. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

Staffing levels at Sabal Palms Health & Rehabilitation exceed national averages, with 4.35 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.78 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent CMS inspections identified 20 deficiencies at Sabal Palms Health & Rehabilitation, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.35 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.78 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.11 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.46 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.02 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.58 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

20
Total Deficiencies
Sep 22, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 19 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity E
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Sep 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Sep 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation 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 21, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Apr 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity E
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Jul 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care 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 1.8% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 2.4% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 5.4% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.6% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 17.6% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 9.7% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 16.3% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 47 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
244
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jul 24, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7