Clearwater, FL

Belleair Health Care Center

4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 5 recent health deficiencies with 11 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1150 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Clearwater, FL

(727) 585-5491

Compare this facility

Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 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

107

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Clear Choice Healthcare

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1988-12-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

9 facilities

Chain averages 4 overall / 3 health / 4 staffing / 4 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.39

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.73 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

1.08

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.79 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.59

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.34 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

4.07

All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.47

RN + LPN hours · state 1.52 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.41

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.51 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.23

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.53 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.13

Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.43

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

4.42

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.26

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

82%

Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

63%

Annual nurse turnover · state 42% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

9,798

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

22.51

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9829

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

0

Baseline 23.18% · Performance 22.88% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

4.45

Baseline 6.30% · Performance 6.51% · Measure score 4.45 · Achievement 4.45 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

1.46

Baseline 63.23% · Performance 57.69% · Measure score 1.46 · Achievement 1.46 · Improvement 0.94

Adjusted total nurse staffing

3.09

Baseline 3.93 hours · Performance 3.96 hours · Measure score 3.09 · Achievement 3.09 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 10.35%
10.72%
0.4 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 444 · Observed rate 10.14% · Lower 95% interval 7.45%
Discharge to community 51.74%
50.57%
1.2 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 442 · Observed rate 46.83% · Lower 95% interval 47.99%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 0.96
1.02
0.1 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up 97.5%
95.27%
2.2 pts better
Numerator 312 · Denominator 320
Falls with major injury 0.63%
0.77%
0.1 pts better
Numerator 2 · Denominator 320
Discharge self-care score 56.6%
53.69%
2.9 pts better
Numerator 120 · Denominator 212
Discharge mobility score 43.4%
50.94%
7.5 pts worse
Numerator 92 · Denominator 212
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 1.25%
2.29%
1 pts better
Numerator 4 · Denominator 320 · Adjusted rate 1.25%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 6.51%
7.12%
0.6 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 277 · Observed rate 6.14% · Lower 95% interval 4.58%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 15.85%
8.2%
7.7 pts better
Numerator 29 · Denominator 183
Staff flu vaccination coverage 18.32%
42%
23.7 pts worse
Numerator 35 · Denominator 191
Discharge function score 50.47%
56.45%
6 pts worse
Numerator 107 · Denominator 212
Transfer of health information to provider 94.96%
95.95%
1 pts worse
Numerator 132 · Denominator 139
Transfer of health information to patient 89.08%
96.28%
7.2 pts worse
Numerator 106 · Denominator 119
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 1.14%
25.2%
24.1 pts worse
Numerator 2 · Denominator 175

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.6
2.1
0.5 pts worse
1.9
0.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.6 · Observed 2.7 · Expected 1.9 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.3
1.2
1.1 pts worse
1.8
0.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.3 · Observed 2.1 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.1%
97.8%
1.3 pts better
93.4%
5.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 98.9% · Q2 97.6% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 99.1%
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 · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.0%
2.6%
0.4 pts worse
3.3%
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.1% · Q2 3.6% · Q3 3.7% · Q4 3.7% · 4Q avg 3.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
3.7%
3.7 pts better
11.4%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.5%
5.9%
3.4 pts better
5.4%
2.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 4.5% · Q3 2.8% · Q4 2.8% · 4Q avg 2.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 29.8%
15.7%
14.1 pts worse
19.6%
10.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 27.8% · Q2 22.1% · Q3 33.8% · Q4 34.6% · 4Q avg 29.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 4.8%
9.8%
5 pts better
16.7%
11.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.1% · Q2 7.3% · Q3 1.6% · Q4 5.6% · 4Q avg 4.8% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 19.9%
11.7%
8.2 pts worse
16.3%
3.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 34.1% · Q2 12.5% · Q3 18.9% · Q4 11.0% · 4Q avg 19.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 18.8%
9.8%
9 pts worse
14.9%
3.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 33.8% · Q2 9.2% · Q3 16.9% · Q4 15.4% · 4Q avg 18.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.9%
0.4%
0.5 pts worse
1.0%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.3% · Q2 2.2% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.9%
0.8%
0.1 pts worse
1.7%
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 1.2% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.8% · 4Q avg 0.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 17.1%
12.5%
4.6 pts worse
19.8%
2.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.2% · Q2 12.3% · Q3 18.8% · Q4 17.2% · 4Q avg 17.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 4.8%
5.1%
0.3 pts better
5.1%
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.8% · Q2 6.5% · Q3 3.0% · Q4 6.3% · 4Q avg 4.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.9%
94.3%
4.6 pts better
81.7%
17.2 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 97.1% · Q2 99.5% · Q3 99.5% · Q4 99.5% · 4Q avg 98.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 13.2%
9.3%
3.9 pts worse
12.0%
1.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 13.2% · Observed 12.5% · Expected 10.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.7%
1.5%
0.2 pts worse
1.6%
0.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.5% · Q2 1.6% · Q3 2.2% · Q4 1.7% · 4Q avg 1.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.7%
94.7%
2 pts better
79.7%
17 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 96.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 25.9%
26.2%
0.3 pts better
23.9%
2 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 25.9% · Observed 25.8% · Expected 23.7% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-08-15 · Fire 2025-08-15

5 health deficiencies

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

11 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (6 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-10-05 · Fire 2023-10-05

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-08-27 · Fire 2021-08-27

5 health deficiencies

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

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

E13 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

Corrected 2025-09-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

E29 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop a communication plan.

Corrected 2025-09-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

E36 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Corrected 2025-09-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2025-09-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2025-09-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2025-09-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-09-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

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 2025-09-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2025-09-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-09-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-09-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-05

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-11-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-05

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 2023-11-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-05

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2023-11-06

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

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 2025-09-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-09-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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 2025-09-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

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 2025-09-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-15

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-09-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-24

F565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Corrected 2024-10-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-24

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 2024-10-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-05

F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected 2023-11-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-05

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2023-11-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-05

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 2023-11-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-01

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-06-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-27

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2021-09-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-27

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2021-09-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-27

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2021-09-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-27

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 2021-09-27

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Bacha, Mouna

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2017-11-29
Buckner, Grant

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-04-07
Capital Funding Group, LLC

5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization

0% 9 facilities 2019-04-09
Clear Choice Health Care LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 11 facilities 2007-10-01
Kennedy, Deborah

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 10 facilities 2022-12-01
Partee, Leslie

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 10 facilities 2022-12-01
Partee, Leslie

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 10 facilities 2003-12-01

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