New Port Richey, FL

Heather Hill Healthcare Center

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 9 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

6630 Kentucky Ave, New Port Richey, FL

(727) 849-6939

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

105

Certified beds

Average residents

87

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Health Services Management

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1979-05-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

16 facilities

Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 3 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

0.54

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.73 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.85

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.79 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.20

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.34 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.59

All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.39

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

0.19

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.53 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.04

Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.59

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.96

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.24

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

20%

Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

41%

Annual nurse turnover · state 42% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

11,061

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

Performance score

18.16

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9819

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

2.83

Baseline 19.84% · Performance 20.12% · Measure score 2.83 · Achievement 2.83 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

0

Baseline 7.72% · Performance 7.82% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

1.67

Performance 56.84% · Measure score 1.67 · Achievement 1.67 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.

Adjusted total nurse staffing

2.76

Baseline 3.89 hours · Performance 3.86 hours · Measure score 2.76 · Achievement 2.76 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 10.81%
10.72%
0.1 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 55 · Observed rate 10.91% · Lower 95% interval 6.85%
Discharge to community 37.75%
50.57%
12.8 pts worse
Worse than the National Rate · Eligible stays 42 · Observed rate 28.57% · Lower 95% interval 26.2%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 1.18
1.02
0.2 pts worse
Drug regimen review with follow-up 97.18%
95.27%
1.9 pts better
Numerator 69 · Denominator 71
Falls with major injury 1.41%
0.77%
0.6 pts worse
Numerator 1 · Denominator 71
Discharge self-care score 19.57%
53.69%
34.1 pts worse
Numerator 9 · Denominator 46
Discharge mobility score 26.09%
50.94%
24.8 pts worse
Numerator 12 · Denominator 46
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 0%
2.29%
2.3 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 70 · Adjusted rate 0%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 7.82%
7.12%
0.7 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 35 · Observed rate 11.43% · Lower 95% interval 4.77%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 0%
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
Numerator 0 · Denominator 128
Staff flu vaccination coverage 8.5%
42%
33.5 pts worse
Numerator 13 · Denominator 153
Discharge function score 43.48%
56.45%
13 pts worse
Numerator 20 · Denominator 46
Transfer of health information to provider 92%
95.95%
4 pts worse
Numerator 23 · Denominator 25
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 18 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 0%
25.2%
25.2 pts worse
Numerator 0 · Denominator 47

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.2
2.1
0.9 pts better
1.9
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.2 · Observed 1.1 · Expected 1.8 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.2
1.2
About the same
1.8
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.2 · Observed 1.1 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.3%
97.8%
1.5 pts worse
93.4%
2.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 97.4% · Q2 94.5% · Q3 96.1% · Q4 97.2% · 4Q avg 96.3%
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 3.4%
2.6%
0.8 pts worse
3.3%
0.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.5% · Q2 4.1% · Q3 2.6% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 3.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.5%
3.7%
2.2 pts better
11.4%
9.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.4% · Q2 1.6% · Q3 1.5% · Q4 1.6% · 4Q avg 1.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.0%
5.9%
1.1 pts worse
5.4%
1.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.1% · Q2 11.9% · Q3 3.6% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 7.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 10.0%
15.7%
5.7 pts better
19.6%
9.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.6% · Q2 11.1% · Q3 5.3% · Q4 2.2% · 4Q avg 10.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 6.3%
9.8%
3.5 pts better
16.7%
10.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.6% · Q2 6.0% · Q3 7.7% · Q4 6.1% · 4Q avg 6.3% · 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 25.2%
11.7%
13.5 pts worse
16.3%
8.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.1% · Q2 38.8% · Q4 30.5% · 4Q avg 25.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 33.2%
9.8%
23.4 pts worse
14.9%
18.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 35.8% · Q2 38.2% · Q3 18.9% · Q4 40.0% · 4Q avg 33.2% · 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 1.4% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.1% · Q4 1.3% · 4Q avg 0.9% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 26.3%
12.5%
13.8 pts worse
19.8%
6.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 27.0% · Q2 26.0% · Q3 23.8% · Q4 28.3% · 4Q avg 26.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 0.8%
5.1%
4.3 pts better
5.1%
4.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.2% · Q4 1.0% · 4Q avg 0.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 91.7%
94.3%
2.6 pts worse
81.7%
10 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 78.5% · Q2 91.8% · Q3 97.1% · Q4 97.4% · 4Q avg 91.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 0.0%
9.3%
9.3 pts better
12.0%
12 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.0% · Observed 0.0% · Expected 12.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.9%
1.5%
2.4 pts worse
1.6%
2.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.1% · Q2 1.6% · Q3 2.9% · Q4 6.9% · 4Q avg 3.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.4%
94.7%
3.7 pts better
79.7%
18.7 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 98.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 15.6%
26.2%
10.6 pts better
23.9%
8.3 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 15.6% · Observed 16.4% · Expected 25.1% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-06-06 · Fire 2024-06-06

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2022-03-16 · Fire 2022-03-16

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (4 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-01-15 · Fire 2021-01-15

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-06

K271 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2024-07-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-06

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-07-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-16

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2022-04-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-16

K271 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2022-04-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-01-15

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2021-02-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-01-15

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 2021-02-01

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-22

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2024-11-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-06

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2024-07-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-06

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-07-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-06

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2024-07-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-06

F847 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Corrected 2024-07-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-06

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-07-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-06

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2024-07-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-06

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 2024-07-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-06

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 2024-07-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-06

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 2024-07-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-16

F867 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-06-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-16

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2022-04-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-16

F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Corrected 2022-04-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-16

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 2022-06-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-16

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2022-04-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-16

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 2022-04-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-16

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2022-06-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-16

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 2022-06-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-16

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2022-04-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-16

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 2022-06-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-16

F868 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Corrected 2022-06-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-01-15

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2021-02-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-01-15

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2021-02-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-01-15

F694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2021-02-09

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Health Services Management, Inc.

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 14 facilities 2000-10-01
Baxter, Kevin

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 6 facilities 2008-02-20
Baxter, Kevin

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 6 facilities 2008-02-20
Dilella, Vincent

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2022-07-01
Fisher, Scott

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 6 facilities 2008-02-20
Fisher, Scott

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 6 facilities 2012-04-02
Flores-Dejesus, Lisa

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-08-18
Health Services Management, Inc.

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 14 facilities 2000-10-01
Jackson, Brian

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 7 facilities 2008-02-20
Jackson, Brian

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 7 facilities 2008-02-20
National Health Investors, Inc.

5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization

0% 8 facilities 2008-02-20
Nhi-Reit Of Florida, LLC

5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization

0% 6 facilities 2008-02-20
Shatz, Jim

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 6 facilities 2008-02-20
Shatz, Jim

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 6 facilities 2021-04-06
White, Joshua

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 16 facilities 2008-02-20
White, Joshua

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 16 facilities 2008-02-20

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