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Bartow Center
2055 E Georgia St, Bartow, FL 33830
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Bartow Center, in Bartow, Florida, is certified for 120 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Hearthstone Senior Communities chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Florida median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 3, 5 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 14.2 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 15.8.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $8K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Florida median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 50.0%.
CMS flags that the facility has not had a standard health inspection in more than two years.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Polk Co. median | Florida median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 17 | 28 | 18 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 14.2 | 20.8 | 15.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 50.0% | 46.3% | 41.8% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $8,034 | $12,051 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (25 in the county, 694 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Florida average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 30 Jul 2024, 8 Apr 2022.
Severity mix: D ×12 E ×4 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | F | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 30 Jul 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 30 Jul 2024 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 30 Jul 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 30 Jul 2024 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 30 Jul 2024 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 30 Jul 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 30 Jul 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 9 Oct 2024 |
| 30 Jul 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | D | Standard survey | 9 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Apr 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 8 May 2022 |
| 8 Apr 2022 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2022 |
| 8 Apr 2022 | F0909 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2022 |
| 5 Feb 2021 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2021 |
| 5 Feb 2021 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2021 |
| 5 Feb 2021 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2021 |
| 5 Feb 2021 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2021 |
| 5 Feb 2021 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2024 | Fine | $4,017 | |
| 30 Jul 2024 | Fine | $4,017 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Florida average. Turnover: nursing staff 50.0%, RNs 53.3%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Florida median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 5.6% | 7.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 6.8% | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.3% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.5% | 7.0% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Bartow Rehabilitation Center Llc. Chain: Hearthstone Senior Communities (8 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartow Rehabilitation Center LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 04/01/2009 |
| Hearthstone Senior Communities, Inc. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 04/01/2009 |
| Consulting Support Services, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/28/2011 |
| Facility Support Company, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/13/2010 |
| Kane Financial Services, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/06/2012 |
| Themis Health Management, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2009 |
| Consulting Support Services, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/08/2025 |
| Facility Support Company, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/18/2025 |
| Hearthstone Senior Communities, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/08/2025 |
| Kane Financial Services, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/18/2025 |
| Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2003 |
| Select Rehabilitation, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/19/2016 |
| Themis Health Management, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/08/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Polk County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc | Lakeland | 68 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 23.5 | — | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center | Winter Haven | 132 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 11.4 | — | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Davenport Nursing and Rehab Center | Davenport | 60 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 28.3 | $8K | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Life Care Center of Winter Haven | Winter Haven | 177 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 22 | 12.4 | — | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Manor At Carpenters, The | Lakeland | 72 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 20.8 | $24K | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Palm Garden of Winter Haven | Winter Haven | 120 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 20.0 | $24K | 20 Jun 2024 |
| Astoria Health and Rehabilitation Center | Winter Haven | 132 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 26 | 19.7 | — | 26 Mar 2024 |
| The Club At Lake Gibson | Lakeland | 120 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 17.5 | — | 8 May 2026 |
All 25 facilities in Polk County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Bartow Center been cited for?
17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Florida median is 18 per facility.
Has Bartow Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $8K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Bartow Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a Florida median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Bartow Center?
It is part of the Hearthstone Senior Communities chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Bartow Rehabilitation Center LLC, Hearthstone Senior Communities, Inc. and Consulting Support Services, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Bartow Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 30 Jul 2024; the most recent standard health survey was 30 Jul 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.