Non profit - Church related ·
163 certified beds ·
Medicare and Medicaid
· Part of Concordia Lutheran Ministries (8 facilities)
3
Overall CMS Rating
★★★☆☆
Blue Palms Health And Rehabilitation Center At Fle is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Tampa, Florida. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall (3/5 for staffing, 2/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 3.71 hours per resident per day, below the Florida average of 3.86. Its most recent inspection on Apr 10, 2024 cited 12 deficiencies.
2 fines totaling $16,801 in CMS records.
2 total penalties
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CMS Quality Ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.
Overall Rating
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Health Inspections
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Staffing
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Quality Measures
★★★★★ 5/5
Long-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5
Short-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5
How Blue Palms Health And Rehabilitation Center At Fle compares
This facility vs. the Florida and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
Metric
This facility
Florida avg
National avg
Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day)
3.71
3.86
3.89
below avg
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)
0.59
0.73
0.68
below avg
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)
2.18
2.34
2.34
below avg
Nursing staff turnover
37.1%
42.3%
46.4%
below avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection
12.0
7.3
9.5
above avg
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
3.71
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
0.59
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
0.93
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
2.18
Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
3.31
Weekend Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
Staff Turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.
Total Nursing Staff
37.1%
Registered Nurses
72.7%
Administrator Changes2 in last year
Recent Health Inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Apr 10, 2024
Most Recent Inspection Date
12
Total Deficiencies Found
72
Health Inspection Score
2
Number of Fines
What inspectors found at Blue Palms Health And Rehabilitation Center At Fle
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Potential for harm
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.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Mar 18, 2026
Potential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Jun 19, 2024
Actual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Apr 10, 2024
Potential for harm
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Apr 10, 2024
Potential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies · Apr 10, 2024
Potential for harm
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Environmental Deficiencies · Apr 10, 2024
Potential for harm
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.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Apr 10, 2024
Potential for harm
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.Administration Deficiencies · Apr 10, 2024
Potential for harm
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.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Apr 10, 2024
Potential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Apr 10, 2024
Potential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Apr 10, 2024
Potential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Apr 10, 2024
About This Facility
Address
4100 E Fletcher Ave Tampa, FL 33613
CMS Certification #
105351
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Certified Beds
163
Avg Residents/Day
85.0
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
First Certified
1979-05-17
Chain
Concordia Lutheran Ministries (8 facilities)
Setting
Urban
Part of Concordia Lutheran Ministries
8
Facilities Nationwide
Concordia Lutheran Ministries operates 8 nursing facilities across the United States.
CMS gives Blue Palms Health And Rehabilitation Center At Fle an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, including 3/5 for staffing and 2/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
Blue Palms Health And Rehabilitation Center At Fle reports 3.71 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Florida average of 3.86.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 12 deficiencies.
Blue Palms Health And Rehabilitation Center At Fle is certified for 163 beds.
Admissions at Blue Palms Health And Rehabilitation Center At Fle
For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (813) 632-2455. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.
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