Nursing home in Saint Petersburg, Florida
South Heritage Health & Rehabilitation Center
Medicare and Medicaid
718 LAKEVIEW AVE S, Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 894-5125
- CMS shows its abuse icon for this nursing home: it was cited for abuse or neglect at the harm level or above on the most recent inspection cycle, or at the potential-harm level on both of the last two cycles.
CMS star ratings
CMS gives this nursing home an overall star rating of 1 out of 5. Each rating is compared with the mean of rated nursing homes in Florida (691 for the overall rating) and in the U.S. (14,565). How to read an inspection report.
Overall rating
- This nursing home1
- Florida average3.3 (691 rated)
- U.S. average3.0 (14,565 rated)
Health inspections
- This nursing home1
- Florida average2.9 (691 rated)
- U.S. average2.8 (14,565 rated)
Staffing
- This nursing home2
- Florida average3.3 (686 rated)
- U.S. average2.9 (14,494 rated)
Quality measures
- This nursing home3
- Florida average4.2 (686 rated)
- U.S. average3.6 (14,495 rated)
Health inspections
Most recent standard health inspection (rating cycle 1): Feb 13, 2025. CMS counts 18 health deficiencies in rating cycle 1.
- This nursing home18
- Florida average7.1 (694 with data)
- U.S. average9.2 (14,652 with data)
Rating cycle 1 health deficiencies. Averages include every nursing home with a count in the CMS file; fewer is better.
Deficiencies since Sep 30, 2023
Inspectors cited 23 health deficiencies on 5 inspection dates since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 2 actual harm, 21 potential for harm.
- 0 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
- 2 Actual harm
- 21 No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
- 0 No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 25, 2026 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 25, 2026 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 25, 2026 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 5, 2025 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 5, 2025 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | 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.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 5, 2025 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | G Actual harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 22, 2025 |
| Apr 25, 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | G Actual harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 25, 2025 |
| Apr 25, 2025 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | F Potential for harm, widespread | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 25, 2025 |
| Apr 25, 2025 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 25, 2025 |
Show the other 13 deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 25, 2025 |
| Apr 25, 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 25, 2025 |
| Feb 13, 2025 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely.Environmental Deficiencies | F Potential for harm, widespread | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 17, 2025 |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 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.Resident Rights Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 17, 2025 |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 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.Resident Rights Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 17, 2025 |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 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.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 17, 2025 |
| Feb 13, 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 17, 2025 |
| Feb 13, 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 17, 2025 |
| Feb 13, 2025 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 17, 2025 |
| Feb 13, 2025 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 17, 2025 |
| Feb 13, 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 17, 2025 |
| Feb 13, 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 17, 2025 |
| Feb 13, 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 17, 2025 |
Staffing
Total nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home3.19 hours
- Florida average3.82 hours (680 with data)
- U.S. average3.86 hours (14,351 with data)
Registered nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home0.41 hours
- Florida average0.73 hours (680 with data)
- U.S. average0.69 hours (14,351 with data)
Nursing staff turnover
Share of nursing staff who left during the year, as reported to CMS.
- This nursing home52.4%
- Florida average41.4% (646 with data)
- U.S. average45.8% (13,538 with data)
Penalties
CMS lists 2 penalties for this nursing home: 2 fines totaling $113,467, and 0 payment denials. CMS counts penalties from the last 3 years.
Facility details
| Certified beds | 74 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 58.7 |
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
| Resident and family council | Both |
| Automatic sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Chain | Senior Health South (8 facilities) |
| Legal business name | SENIOR HEALTH-SOUTH HERITAGE, LLC |
| First approved for Medicare and Medicaid | Jun 1, 1982 |
| County | Pinellas |
| CMS certification number | 105117 |
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| Hospital | CMS overall rating | Type | Emergency services |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthonys Hospital | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes | |
| HCA Florida St Petersburg Hospital | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes | |
| Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes | |
| HCA Florida Northside Hospital | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes | |
| HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital A Part of HCA Florid | Not available | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes |
| Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital | Not available | Childrens | Yes |