Blue Palms Health And Rehabilitation Center At Fle
Tampa, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105351) · 163 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $16,801
Phone: (813) 632-2455 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Blue Palms Health And Rehabilitation Center At Fle has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Blue Palms Health And Rehabilitation Center At Fle reports total nurse staffing of about 3.49 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 51.9%. CMS gives this facility a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5.
CMS records show Blue Palms Health And Rehabilitation Center At Fle has 2 federal fines on record totaling $16,801.00, with 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Blue Palms Health And Rehabilitation Center At Fle is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida. It is organized as a non-profit, church-related facility, first approved for certification on May 17, 1979. The facility is certified for 163 beds and reports an average daily census of 125.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which falls below the Florida state average of 3.27. The rating breaks down as follows: Health Inspection rating of 2 out of 5, Staffing rating of 2 out of 5, and Quality Measures rating of 5 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reports total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.49, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $16,801.00 assessed against this facility, and 0 payment denials on record.
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was indicated in the provided data for this facility. No ownership change was reported in the last 12 months, and no chain affiliation data was provided.
Families should review the full inspection history and current status directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS ratings and records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.49 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 51.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $16,801.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 163 beds with an average daily census of 125.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit, church-related organization; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on May 17, 1979.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; this facility scores 3, 2, 2, and 5 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 8136322455 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8136322455 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105351?state=FL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.