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Complaint Investigation

Westminster Suncoast

February 25, 2026 · Saint Petersburg, FL · 1095 Pinellas Point Dr S
Citations 5
CMS Rating 2/5
Beds 120
Provider ID 105926
Healthcare Facility
Westminster Suncoast
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Source Document
Official CMS Inspection Report (Medicare.gov)
Downloaded from CMS/Medicare.gov. Reflects what state inspectors documented and does not include the facility's plan of correction, which is submitted separately. Facilities may have taken corrective actions since this report was released.
Inspection Summary

WESTMINSTER SUNCOAST in SAINT PETERSBURG, FL — inspection on February 25, 2026.

Found 5 citations. 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.

Inspection Findings

FF0600
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

and services provided in the residence medical record in accordance with state law and facility

  • Documentation shall be completed at the time of service, but no later than the shift in which the
  • Principles of documentation include, but are not limited to:
  • a.

Documentation shall be factual, objective, and resident centered. i.

False information shall not be documented. ii.

Record descriptive and objective information based on first-hand now edge of the assessment, observation, or service provided. b.

Documentation shall be accurate, relevant, and complete, containing sufficient details about the residence care and/ or responses to care.

105926 02/25/2026

Westminster Suncoast 1095 Pinellas Point Dr S Saint Petersburg, FL 33705

Nursing stated the weekly skin checks for Resident #5 were going to be scheduled differently

Wound Treatment Management, revised 5/2025, revealed To promote wound healing of various types

current standards of practice and physician orders.

The policy explanation and compliance guidelines included but not limited to:1.

Wound treatments will be provided in accordance with physician orders, including the cleansing method, type of dressing, and frequency of dressing change.3.

Dressing changes may be provided outside the frequency parameters in certain situations: a.

Feces has seeped underneath the dressing. b.

The dressing has dislodged. c.

The dressing is soiled otherwise, or as wet.7.

Treatments will be documented on the treatment administration record or in the electronic health record.8.

The effectiveness of treatments will be monitored through ongoing assessment of the wound.

Considerations for needed modifications include: a.

Lack of progression towards healing. b.

Changes in the characteristics of the wound (see above).

105926 02/25/2026

Westminster Suncoast 1095 Pinellas Point Dr S Saint Petersburg, FL 33705

Review of the policy – Medication Storage, revised 5/2025 showed It is the policy of this facility to ensure all medications housed on our premises will be stored in the pharmacy and/ or medication rooms according to the manufacturers recommendations insufficient to ensure proper sanitation, temperature, light, then relation, moisture control, segregation, and security.

The General guidelines included: a.

All drugs and biologicals will be stored in compartments (i.e.

Medication carts, cabinets, drawers, refrigerators, medication rooms) under proper temperature controls. c.

During a medication pass, medications must be under direct observation of the person administering medications or locked in the medication storage area/ cart. (Photographic evidence obtained)

105926 02/25/2026

Westminster Suncoast 1095 Pinellas Point Dr S Saint Petersburg, FL 33705

in accordance with accepted professional standards.

documentation for one resident (#4) of three residents reviewed for incontinence care.

Findings

diagnoses to include need for assistance with personal care, difficulty in walking, speech and language deficits following unspecified cerebrovascular disease, and major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate.A review of Resident #4's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 5/22/25 in Section C - cognitive patterns revealed a Brief Interview Mental Score (BIMS) of 9, indicating moderately impaired cognition.A review of Resident #4's Bowel and Bladder tasks revealed incontinent care was not provided on 8/28/25 for the 3-11 shift, 9/8/25 for the 7-3 shift, 9/11/25 for the 11-7 shift, 9/12/25 for the 3-11 shift, 9/30/25 for the 11-7 shift, and 10/5/25 for the 3-11 shift for Resident #4.On 2/25/26 at 2:45 p.m. an interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed none of the resident's bowel and bladder tasks should be blank, and staff should notate No bowel or bladder movement if there is no care needing to be provided.

The DON expressed for the end of every shift, every task for residents should be documented on by care staff.A review of the facility's CNA Job Description revealed the following: Preserves residents' dignity, honors resident's rights, provides good customer service, communicates appropriately, and adheres to federal and state compliance regulations.

Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employments with Westminster Services and its communities.

Practice infection prevention and control measures in compliance with Federal, State and facility requirements.

Make routine and frequent rounds to ensure those safety precautions/equipment are in place and in working order.

Avoid development of skin problems or skin breakdown by providing timely incontinent care and frequent repositioning of residents that need assistance.

Review of the policy - Documentation in Medical Record, revised 6/2025, revealed Each resident's medical record shall contain an accurate representation of the actual experiences of the resident and include enough information to provide a picture of the residents progress through complete, accurate, and timely documentation.1.

Licensed staff and interdisciplinary team members shall document all assessments, observations, and services provided in the residence medical record in accordance with state law and facility policy.2.

Documentation shall be completed at the time of service, but no later than the shift in which the assessment, observation, or care service occurred.4.

Principles of documentation include, but are not limited to: a.

Documentation shall be factual, objective, and resident centered. i.

False information shall not be documented.ii.

Record descriptive and objective information based on first-hand now edge of the assessment, observation, or service provided.b.

Documentation shall be accurate, relevant, and complete, containing sufficient details about the residence care and/ or responses to care.

105926 02/25/2026

Westminster Suncoast 1095 Pinellas Point Dr S Saint Petersburg, FL 33705

protective equipment (PPE) upon room entry and discarding before exiting the room is done to contain

intestinal tract pathogens, (and) respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)).

The recommendations for PPE

surfaces in articles in close proximity to the patient (e.g. medical equipment, bed rails).

Done gloves upon entry into the room or cubicle.

Gowns: Whenever anticipating that clothing will have direct contact with the patient or potentially contaminated environmental services or equipment in close proximity to the patient.

Down gown upon entry into the room or cubicle.The policy showed type and duration of transmission-based precautions for selected infections and conditions related to Clostridioides difficile was contact precautions for the duration of illness with hand hygiene with soap and water.

The selected infections and conditions did not include TBP directives for methicillin susceptible staphylococcus aureus (MSSA infection).

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 WESTMINSTER SUNCOAST or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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About This Inspection Report

Source: This inspection report was downloaded directly from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) via Medicare.gov. CMS releases nursing home inspection reports in bulk. The findings reflect what state surveyors documented in the official Form CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies on the date of the inspection.

Plan of correction not included: The CMS report we receive does not include the facility's plan of correction. Facilities submit plans of correction separately to their state survey agency and those responses may not appear in CMS public data at the time of release. The absence of a plan of correction in this report does not mean one was not filed. Readers who want information about corrective steps taken by the facility are encouraged to contact the facility or their state survey agency directly.

Corrections may have been made: This report reflects conditions observed on the date of the survey. The facility may have implemented staffing changes, additional training, policy revisions, or other corrective actions since this report was issued. We publish what CMS provides and encourage readers to seek current information from the facility.