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Riviera Palms Rehabilitation Center

926 Haben Blvd, Palmetto, FL 34221

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Riviera Palms Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Palmetto, 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

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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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.

  1. CMS update of June 24, 2026

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from June 5, 2025 from $278,615 to $181,100.

  2. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

  3. Health inspection on June 5, 2025

    8 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    59 of 694 Florida homes (9%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.

    CMS fine of $181,100 on June 5, 2025.

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    • Citation F0600. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 4, 2025.

    • Citation F0726. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 4, 2025.

    • Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 4, 2025.

    • Citation F0605. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 4, 2025.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 4, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0609 2 times since 2021.

    • 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 July 4, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0679. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 4, 2025.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 4, 2025.

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  4. Fire safety inspection on June 5, 2025

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 3, 2025.

    • 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 July 3, 2025.

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  5. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  6. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  7. CMS update of May 29, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  8. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  9. Health inspection on January 26, 2023

    6 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0657. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2023.

    • Citation F0698. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2023.

    • Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 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 February 26, 2023.

    • Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2023.

    • Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2023.

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  10. Health inspection on May 14, 2021

    5 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 13, 2021.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 13, 2021.

    • Citation F0623. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 13, 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 June 13, 2021.

    • Citation F0805. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 13, 2021.

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  11. Fire safety inspection on May 14, 2021

    4 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0211. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 13, 2021.

    • Citation K0223. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 13, 2021.

    • Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 13, 2021.

    • 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 June 13, 2021.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(941) 722-0553
Last standard health inspection
June 5, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
120
Residents per day, on average
100.8
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Sovereign Healthcare of Palmetto, LLC
Chain
Sovereign Healthcare Holdings
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Florida average (19 vs 20).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

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  • CRONQUIST, ROYCEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/01/2018
  • HAYWOOD, SANDRAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/23/2023
  • MANGINE, JOHNOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/25/2012
  • MELTON, DONALDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/15/2009
  • NOTERMANN, WILLIAMOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
  • WALSH, JOSEPHOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/01/2017

Questions

When was Riviera Palms Rehabilitation Center last inspected?

CMS lists June 5, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Riviera Palms Rehabilitation Center have?

CMS lists 19 health citations since May 14, 2021. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Riviera Palms Rehabilitation Center been fined?

CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $181,100 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Riviera Palms Rehabilitation Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.

Is Riviera Palms Rehabilitation Center a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.