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Complaint Investigation

South Heritage Health & Rehabilitation Center

September 2, 2025 · Saint Petersburg, FL · 718 Lakeview Ave S
Citations 1
CMS Rating 1/5
Beds 74
Provider ID 105117
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Inspection Summary

SOUTH HERITAGE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER in SAINT PETERSBURG, FL — inspection on September 2, 2025.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0600
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Actual Harm

Review of the facility's Clinical Guidelines Manual, with an effective date of October 2021 revealed, Notification of Resident/Patient Change in ConditionPolicyNurses will notify the resident/resident representative, if there is a crucial/significant change in the resident condition. If the change in the resident's condition is not crucial or significant, the resident's Physician, resident representative or legal representative will be notified at the earliest convenient time during regular business hours.Procedure1.

Notify the Physician resident/resident representative, and case management when indicated, if there is a significant change in condition, regardless of the time of day.a. If the nurse responsible for the care of the resident is remaining with the resident and is unable to place the telephone calls, another nurse will place the calls.2.

Document the Nurses' Notes, the time notification was made and the names of the person(s) to whom you spoke.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in SAINT PETERSBURG, FL, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from SOUTH HERITAGE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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