Bartow, FL

Bartow Center

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $8,034 in total fines with 9 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

2055 E Georgia St, Bartow, FL

(863) 533-0578

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Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

120

Certified beds

Average residents

114

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Hearthstone Senior Communities

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1975-08-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.43

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.73

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.03

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.06

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

62%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

49%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 3.1
2.1
1 pts worse
1.9
1.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.9
1.2
0.3 pts better
1.8
0.9 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
97.8%
2.2 pts better
93.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
99.2%
0.8 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.5%
2.6%
2.1 pts better
3.3%
2.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.6%
3.7%
3.1 pts better
11.4%
10.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.0%
5.9%
0.9 pts better
5.4%
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 23.9%
15.7%
8.2 pts worse
19.6%
4.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 13.3%
9.8%
3.5 pts worse
16.7%
3.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.0%
About the same
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 5.1%
11.7%
6.6 pts better
16.3%
11.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 5.0%
9.8%
4.8 pts better
14.9%
9.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
0.4%
0.4 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
0.8%
0.8 pts better
1.7%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 5.0%
12.5%
7.5 pts better
19.8%
14.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 5.3%
5.1%
0.2 pts worse
5.1%
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.6%
94.3%
5.3 pts better
81.7%
17.9 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 9.8%
9.3%
0.5 pts worse
12.0%
2.2 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.8%
1.5%
1.3 pts worse
1.6%
1.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 99.1%
94.7%
4.4 pts better
79.7%
19.4 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 31.2%
26.2%
5 pts worse
23.9%
7.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-07-30 · Fire 2024-07-30

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2022-04-08 · Fire 2022-04-08

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Administration (1 deficiency)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-02-05 · Fire 2021-02-05

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-30

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-08-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-30

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2024-08-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-30

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2024-08-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-08

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2022-05-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-08

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2022-05-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-08

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2022-05-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-02-05

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2021-03-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-02-05

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2021-03-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-02-05

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2021-03-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-02-05

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2021-03-05

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-30

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2024-08-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-30

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-08-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-30

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 2024-08-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-30

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-08-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-30

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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 2024-08-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-30

F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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 2024-08-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-30

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-08-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-30

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2024-10-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-30

F867 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2024-10-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-06

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-05-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-08

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2022-05-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-08

F770 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Corrected 2022-05-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-08

F909 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

Corrected 2022-05-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-02-05

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2021-03-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-02-05

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2021-03-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-02-05

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2021-03-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-02-05

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 2021-03-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-02-05

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2021-03-05

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$4,017 2024-07-30

Fine

Fine · fine $4,017

Fine

$4,017 2024-07-30

Fine

Fine · fine $4,017

Fine

Ownership

Bartow Rehabilitation Center LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 1 facilities 2009-04-01
Hearthstone Senior Communities, Inc.

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 8 facilities 2009-04-01
Consulting Support Services, LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 35 facilities 2011-06-28
Facility Support Company, LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 35 facilities 2010-12-13
Garner, Alvin

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 11 facilities 2009-04-01
Jaffe, Howard

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 37 facilities 2009-04-01
Kane Financial Services, LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 35 facilities 2012-06-06
Mcmillan, Delmetra

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-03-04
Rombold, Lori

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 11 facilities 2009-04-01
Smith, Tammie

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-03-21
Themis Health Management, LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 9 facilities 2009-09-01
Wyatt, Brian

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 8 facilities 2009-04-01

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