Riviera Palms Rehabilitation Center
926 Haben Blvd · Palmetto, FL · 34221 · 9417220553
120 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Sovereign Healthcare Holdings
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (2 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$181,100 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.62 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.67 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.21 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $181,100 |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 5, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 5, 2025
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.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025
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 July 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 26, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected February 26, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 26, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 26, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 26, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 26, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 26, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 26, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 26, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected February 26, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 26, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 26, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2021
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 13, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2021
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 13, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2021
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected June 13, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2021
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 June 13, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2021
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected June 13, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| June 5, 2025 | Fine | $181,100 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105603 · certified since March 7, 1988. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.