Assisted living
BARTOW CENTER
0.00 reviews · 0 verifiedBARTOW, FLLic. 105286
FINECMS fine: $4,017Source: CMS Penalties
FINECMS fine: $4,017Source: CMS Penalties
VBPLower SNF VBP program ranking (#10,230)Source: CMS SNF VBP (PDC)
Provided by facility
Bartow Center has been serving the Polk County area for over 35 years, providing post-acute services, rehabilitative services, skilled nursing, and both short and long-term care. The facility offers a range of therapies and support services, including Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy, as well as Social Services and Nutritional Services. With a focus on individualized care, the interdisciplinary team collaborates with residents and families to create tailored care plans. Bartow Center aims to meet the evolving needs of the community while fostering a warm and home-like environment for its residents.
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Medicare overall
1/5Medicare.gov Care Compare stars are shown for context only. They are never part of the Unbeatable composite score.
Staffing (PBJ)
3.02 total HPRDRN 0.42 · weekend 98%Oct 2025 – Dec 2025
Survey history
6 inspections27 deficiencies on record
Federal IDs
CCN 105286
Overall: 1/5 · Health: 2/5 · Staffing: 1/5 · QM: 2/5
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Recent inspections
Fire safetyJul 2024 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL3 deficiencies
- K-345SS D — Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- K-372SS D — Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- K-374SS D — Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Health surveyJul 2024 · CMS9 deficiencies
- F-584SS D — 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.
- F-585SS D — 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.
- F-645SS F — PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
- F-656SS D — Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- F-690SS D — Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- F-695SS E — Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- F-761SS E — 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.
- F-867SS D — Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
- F-880SS E — Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Fire safetyApr 2022 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL3 deficiencies
- K-324SS D — Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- K-511SS D — Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- K-741SS D — Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Health surveyApr 2022 · CMS3 deficiencies
- F-684SS E — Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F-770SS D — Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
- F-909SS D — 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.
Fire safetyFeb 2021 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL4 deficiencies
- K-293SS D — Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- K-351SS D — Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- K-353SS D — Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- K-918SS D — Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Health surveyFeb 2021 · CMS5 deficiencies
- F-656SS D — Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- F-689SS D — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-698SS D — Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
- F-761SS D — 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.
- F-842SS D — Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
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Write a reviewOperated by HEARTHSTONE SENIOR COMMUNITIES (privately held) since 1975.
- Apr 2009
operator transition — HEARTHSTONE SENIOR COMMUNITIES, INC.
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (100%) — HEARTHSTONE SENIOR COMMUNITIES, INC. - Apr 2009
operator transition — BARTOW REHABILITATION CENTER LLC
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (100%) — BARTOW REHABILITATION CENTER LLC