Springs at Boca Ciega Bay
1255 Pasadena Ave S, Suite C · South Pasadena, FL · 33707 · 7278283500
109 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Summit Care
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (4 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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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.
4 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.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
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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: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.93 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.59 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.39 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (24 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 23, 2026 · found via complaint
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 February 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 23, 2026 · 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 February 20, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D February 22, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected March 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 22, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 22, 2024
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected March 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 22, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 22, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 22, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F February 22, 2024
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected March 22, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2022
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 February 6, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 7, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 6, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 6, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2022
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected February 6, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2020
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 24, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2020
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected February 24, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2020
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 24, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2020
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 February 24, 2020 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2020
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected February 24, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2020
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 24, 2020 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 24, 2020
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 24, 2020 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2020
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected February 24, 2020 · Environmental
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105537 · certified since April 4, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.