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Tarpon Bayou Center

515 Chesapeake Dr, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

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Tarpon Bayou Center is a nursing home in Tarpon Springs, 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.

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.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(727) 934-4629
Last standard health inspection
April 11, 2024 (2 years ago)
Certified beds
114
Residents per day, on average
99.7
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Tarpon Rehabilitation Center, LLC
Chain
Hearthstone Senior Communities
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the Florida average (21 vs 20).

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 April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

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

  2. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Health citation

      CMS changed citation F0677 from severity D to E. It is from the health inspection on April 11, 2024. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  3. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

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

  4. CMS update of March 26, 2025

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from April 11, 2024 from $9,984 to $10,170.

  5. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from April 11, 2024 from $15,360 to $9,984.

  6. CMS update of September 26, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  7. CMS update of June 26, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  8. 17 citations

    Health inspection on April 11, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0867. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0867 2 times since 2020.

    • Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.

    • Citation F0908. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep all essential equipment working safely.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2024.

    • Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      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 May 10, 2024.

    • Citation F0645. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2024.

    • Citation F0677. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.

    • Citation F0679. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2024.

    • 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 May 10, 2024.

    • Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.

    • Citation F0637. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2024.

    • 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 May 10, 2024.

    • Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      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 June 28, 2024.

    • Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.

    • Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.

    • 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 June 28, 2024.

    • 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 June 28, 2024.

    • Citation F0881. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2024.

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  9. 7 citations

    Fire safety inspection on April 11, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0035. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for E0035 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation E0036. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish emergency prep training and testing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2024.

    • Citation E0039. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2024.

    • Citation K0222. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2024.

    • Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2024.

    • 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 May 10, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2020.

    • 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 May 10, 2024.

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  10. Fine

    April 11, 2024 (2 years ago)

    CMS fine of $10,170 on April 11, 2024.

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  11. 1 citation

    Health inspection on February 4, 2022

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • 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 February 23, 2022.

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  12. 5 citations

    Fire safety inspection on February 4, 2022

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0026. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2022.

    • Citation E0031. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide emergency officials' contact information.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2022.

    • Citation E0035. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2022.

    • 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 February 23, 2022.

    • 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 February 23, 2022.

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  13. 3 citations

    Health inspection on November 6, 2020

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • 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 December 4, 2020.

    • 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 January 21, 2021.

    • Citation F0867. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 21, 2021.

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  14. 4 citations

    Fire safety inspection on November 6, 2020

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0030. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 4, 2020.

    • 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 December 4, 2020.

    • Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 4, 2020.

    • Citation K0929. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 4, 2020.

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Owners and managers

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

Questions

When was Tarpon Bayou Center last inspected?

CMS lists April 11, 2024 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Tarpon Bayou Center have?

CMS lists 21 health citations since November 6, 2020. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Tarpon Bayou Center been fined?

CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $10,170 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Tarpon Bayou Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.

Is Tarpon Bayou Center a Special Focus Facility?

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

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