The home failed to ensure each resident got needed dental services. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 791 — 42 CFR §483.55 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
DESOTO HEALTH AND REHAB
ARCADIA, FL · Medicare-certified · 78 beds
Needs attention
For-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
DESOTO HEALTH AND REHAB (Arcadia, FL) has a 2 out of 5 overall rating, with a 2-star health inspection rating, 3-star staffing, and 4-star quality measures. Reported nurse staffing is 4.36 hours per resident per day, slightly above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and the facility had $13,520 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.3563 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 26, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $13,520recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.3563.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.54
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.11
- Nurse aides
- 2.70
- Weekend nursing
- 3.65
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 39%
Registered nurse turnover: 57%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
2.9%6.7%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%2%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.4%1.8%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.2%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
4.4%6.8%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
15.9%10%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—8.4%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
25.5%30.4%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.1%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
20.1%12.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.3%0%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96%91.8%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to clearly tell residents or their representatives that they could refuse a binding arbitration agreement. Cited February 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 847 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to ensure a fair arbitration process and agreement on the arbitrator and location. Cited February 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 848 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited April 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: E
Recent history
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $13,520 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $13,520 in total fines.
- $13,520
Federal fine
Feb 26, 2026
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 62.1 residents on an average day (80% of 78 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 20 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.