South Heritage Health & Rehabilitation Center
718 Lakeview Ave S · Saint Petersburg, FL · 33705 · 7278945125
74 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Senior Health South
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $145,109 in fines in the last 24 months.
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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 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$145,109 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.28 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.43 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.17 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 50% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $145,109 |
Inspection citations (31 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 25, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 25, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 25, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 15, 2025 · 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 December 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G September 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G April 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected May 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 25, 2025 · found via complaint
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 May 25, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F April 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected May 25, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 13, 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 March 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 13, 2025
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 March 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected March 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected March 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected March 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected March 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected March 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 13, 2025
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 March 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 17, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F February 13, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected March 17, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected March 12, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2023
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected March 12, 2023 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 2, 2025 | Fine | $54,704 |
| April 25, 2025 | Fine | $90,405 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105117 · certified since June 1, 1982. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.