BLUE PALMS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER AT FLE

Concordia Village of Tampa holds an overall 3-star rating from CMS, which puts it in the average range nationally. That overall score is a composite of three separate ratings, and in this case, those three pieces tell pretty different stories. The health inspection rating comes in at 2 stars, meaning state inspectors found more citations, or more serious ones, than you would typically see at a comparable facility. The staffing rating is also 2 stars, which reflects that the number of nursing hours per resident tends to run below average - in practical terms, that can mean residents sometimes wait longer for assistance or have less one-on-one time with nursing staff. Where Concordia Village really stands out is in quality measures, where it earned a perfect 5 stars. That rating is based on 15 clinical and physical health outcomes for residents, things like falls, pressure ulcers, and how well residents are maintaining their function - and scoring at the top of the scale there is genuinely meaningful. So what does this add up to for your family? The strong quality outcomes score suggests that residents are being well cared for in ways that show up in their actual health, which is encouraging. At the same time, the lower inspection and staffing scores are worth asking about directly when you tour. It is reasonable to ask the facility how they have addressed past inspection findings and what their current staffing levels look like day-to-day. No single number tells the whole story, but going in with these specific questions will help you get a clearer picture.