Blue Palms Health and Rehabilitation Center at Fle
4100 E Fletcher Ave · Tampa, FL · 33613 · 8136322455
163 certified beds Non profit - Church related Chain: Concordia Lutheran Ministries Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.56 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.42 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.23 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $16,801 |
Inspection citations (37 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected July 12, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G April 10, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2024
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E April 10, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2021
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected December 5, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 5, 2021
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 5, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2021
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 5, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2021
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected December 5, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2021
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected December 5, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 5, 2021
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected December 5, 2021 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2020
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 21, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2020
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected March 21, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2020
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected March 21, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2020
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected March 21, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| April 10, 2024 | Fine | $4,017 |
| April 10, 2024 | Fine | $12,784 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105351 · certified since May 17, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.