Bartow Center
2055 E Georgia St · Bartow, FL · 33830 · 8635330578
120 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Hearthstone Senior Communities
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.16 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.42 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.02 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $8,034 |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2024
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 August 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2024
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 August 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F July 30, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2024
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 October 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 30, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 30, 2024
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 August 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2024
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected October 9, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E July 30, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 8, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 8, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2022
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected May 8, 2022 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2022
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 May 8, 2022 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2021
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 5, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2021
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 5, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2021
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 5, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2021
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 March 5, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2021
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 5, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 30, 2024 | Fine | $4,017 |
| July 30, 2024 | Fine | $4,017 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105286 · certified since August 1, 1975. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.