Baya Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
587 Se Ermine Ave · Lake City, FL · 32025 · 3867527800
90 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Aston Health
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
4 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
64% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.26 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.40 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.02 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 64% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $157,180 |
Inspection citations (24 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 17, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 23, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 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 June 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected June 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected June 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected June 13, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E May 10, 2024
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected June 13, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 13, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 10, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 10, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 13, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E May 10, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected June 13, 2024 · Environmental
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Immediate jeopardy · K July 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 31, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K July 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 31, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K July 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected July 31, 2023 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · K July 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected July 31, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected July 31, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2023
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 February 21, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 21, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 7, 2023 | Fine | $157,180 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105846 · certified since January 25, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.