Clearwater Center
1270 Turner St · Clearwater, FL · 33756 · 7274437639
109 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Hearthstone Senior Communities
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (3 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.11 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.57 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.97 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $76,496 |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · K February 21, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K February 21, 2024
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · K February 21, 2024
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected March 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 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 April 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 21, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected March 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 21, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 21, 2024
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected March 21, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F February 21, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected March 21, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E February 21, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected March 21, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F February 21, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 21, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F February 21, 2024
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected March 21, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected March 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected March 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2021
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 3, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2021
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected January 3, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2021
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 3, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2020
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 April 13, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2020
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 13, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2020
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 13, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 21, 2024 | Fine | $76,496 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105274 · certified since August 22, 1973. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.