Manatee Springs Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
5627 9th St E · Bradenton, FL · 34203 · 9417538941
120 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Jonathan Bleier
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- 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.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
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.
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.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.10 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.08 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.75 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 4, 2026 · found via complaint
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 February 27, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
Corrected March 24, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected July 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected July 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2024
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 July 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 20, 2024
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected July 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 20, 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 July 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2022
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected May 20, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 8, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 20, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2022
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 May 20, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2022
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 May 20, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F April 8, 2022
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected May 20, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2022
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected May 20, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2020
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 December 6, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2020
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 December 6, 2020 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105525 · certified since December 18, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.