Desoto Health and Rehab
475 Nursing Home Dr, Arcadia, FL 34266 · (863) 494-5766
For profit - Corporation · 78 certified beds
Desoto Health and Rehab has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 6 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Florida average is 7.1). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $13,520 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 26, 2026 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.February 26, 2026 · F0791 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.February 26, 2026 · F0847 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.February 26, 2026 · F0848 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.February 26, 2026 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.February 26, 2026 · F0698 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.February 26, 2026 · F0676 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 28, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.November 9, 2023 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $13,520February 26, 2026
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Florida average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.36 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.54 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.11 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.70 | 2.31 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 39.1% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 78 |
| Average residents per day | 62.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Braden River Rehabilitation Center LLC Bradenton · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Surrey Place Healthcare and Rehabilitation Bradenton · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Westminster Point Pleasant Bradenton · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Greenbriar Healthcare Rehabilitation and Nursing C Bradenton · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Heritage Park Health Center by Harborview Bradenton · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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