Belleair Health Care Center
1150 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33756
Belleair Health Care Center is a nursing home in Clearwater, Florida. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating4 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionAugust 15, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Health citations since August 27, 202114 (Florida average 20)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on August 15, 2025
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2025.
Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2025.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2021.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on August 15, 2025
11 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation E0004. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2025.
Citation E0006. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2025.
Citation E0013. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2025.
Citation E0029. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop a communication plan.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2025.
Citation E0036. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2025.
Citation E0037. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2025.
Citation K0712. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2025.
Citation K0741. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0741 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0761 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0918. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2025.
Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2025.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
CMS update of March 26, 2025
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on September 24, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0565. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 24, 2024.
Citation F0585. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 24, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on October 5, 2023
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0561. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 5, 2023.
Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 5, 2023.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 5, 2023.
Fire safety inspection on October 5, 2023
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0345. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2023.
Citation K0741. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2023.
Citation K0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2023.
Health inspection on August 27, 2021
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2021.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2021.
Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2021.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2021.
CMS star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (727) 585-5491
- Last standard health inspection
- August 15, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day, on average
- 112.6
- Ownership type
- For profit - Partnership
- Legal business name
- Belleair East Hcc, LLC
- Chain
- Clear Choice Healthcare
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Florida average (14 vs 20).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- SAMUEL B KELLET QTIP MRTL TRDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 12/01/2003
- SBK CAPITAL, LLCDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 12/01/2003
- CLEAR CHOICE HEALTH CARE LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/01/2007
- BACHA, MOUNAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/29/2017
- BUCKNER, GRANTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/07/2025
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- KENNEDY, DEBORAHOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/01/2022
- PARTEE, LESLIEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/01/2022
Questions
When was Belleair Health Care Center last inspected?
CMS lists August 15, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Belleair Health Care Center have?
CMS lists 14 health citations since August 27, 2021. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Belleair Health Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Belleair Health Care Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Belleair Health Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.
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