Clearwater Center
1270 Turner St, Clearwater, FL 33756 · (727) 443-7639
Non profit - Corporation · 109 certified beds
Special Focus Facility candidate Medicare's data lists this home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for homes with a persistent record of serious problems.
Clearwater Center has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2024, found 14 citations, 3 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Florida average is 7.1). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $76,496 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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 21, 2024 found 14 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.February 21, 2024 · F0695 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- 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.February 21, 2024 · F0726 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.February 21, 2024 · F0835 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Post nurse staffing information every day.February 21, 2024 · F0732 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 21, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.February 21, 2024 · F0881 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesFebruary 21, 2024 · F0645 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.February 21, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.February 21, 2024 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.February 21, 2024 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.February 21, 2024 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.February 21, 2024 · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.February 21, 2024 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.February 21, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- 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.February 21, 2024 · F0622 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.February 21, 2024 · F0625 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $76,496February 21, 2024
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 | 3.10 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.60 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.57 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.93 | 2.31 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 40.2% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 109 |
| Average residents per day | 97 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Morton Plant Rehabilitation Center Clearwater · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Belleair Health Care Center Clearwater · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Advanced Care Center Clearwater · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- East Bay Rehabilitation Center Clearwater · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Westchester Gardens Health & Rehabilitation Clearwater · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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