Blue Palms Health and Rehabilitation Center at Fle
4100 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL 33613 · (813) 632-2455
Non profit - Church related · 163 certified beds
Blue Palms Health and Rehabilitation Center at Fle has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2024, found 12 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Florida average is 7.1). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $16,801 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 10, 2024 found 12 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 10, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.April 10, 2024 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 10, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.April 10, 2024 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.April 10, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.April 10, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.April 10, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.April 10, 2024 · F0677 · 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.April 10, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.April 10, 2024 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.April 10, 2024 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.April 10, 2024 · F0847 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- 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.March 18, 2026 · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.June 19, 2024 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.April 10, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.April 10, 2024 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.April 10, 2024 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $4,017April 10, 2024
- Fine of $12,784April 10, 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 | 3.49 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.49 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.92 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.09 | 2.31 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 51.9% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Church related |
| Certified beds | 163 |
| Average residents per day | 125.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Canterbury Towers Inc Tampa · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Excel Care Center Tampa · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Northdale Rehabilitation Center Tampa · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Palm Garden of Tampa Tampa · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Carrollwood Care Center Tampa · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Blue Palms Health and Rehabilitation Center at Fle on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.