The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited January 2020 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: K
Nursing home report
DESOTO HEALTH AND REHAB
ARCADIA, FL · Medicare-certified · 78 beds
In good standing
For-profit
4 of 5 overall
DESOTO HEALTH AND REHAB in Arcadia, FL has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with 4-star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. It reported 4.37 nurse hours per resident per day, slightly above the federal benchmark of 4.1, had no fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included abuse/neglect protections, flu and pneumonia vaccination policies, and food safety procedures.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.3705 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 28, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.3705.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.55
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.08
- Nurse aides
- 2.74
- Weekend nursing
- 3.55
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 34%
Registered nurse turnover: 44%
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
6.2%7.3%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
9.3%3.8%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
5.1%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
0%7%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
20.5%10.3%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—12.5%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
28.6%34.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.3%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
4.5%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
9.4%6.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.6%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
90.7%92.1%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to develop and follow policies to make sure residents received flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Cited January 2020 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 883 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: K
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 provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited January 2020 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited January 2020 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
Recent history
- 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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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 58 residents on an average day (74% of 78 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 19 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.