Inspection Reports for DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community

FL, 34243

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Inspection Report Summary

The most recent inspection on October 27, 2025, included cited and corrected deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of medication-related issues, including assistance with self-administration, labeling, records, and storage, as well as staffing, training, and emergency planning concerns. Complaint investigations were not noted in the available reports. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows ongoing regulatory oversight with some recurring medication management and staff training issues, but no clear trend of improvement or worsening over time.

Deficiencies (last 7 years)

Deficiencies (over 7 years) 2.9 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

37% better than Florida average
Florida average: 4.6 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

8 6 4 2 0
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2025

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Oct 27, 2025

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State-compiled facility profile showing multiple inspections from 2012 to 2025 with deficiency history and inspection statuses.

Findings
Across the inspections, the facility had periods with no deficiencies as well as multiple inspections citing and correcting deficiencies. The most recent inspections include both cited and corrected deficiencies, indicating ongoing regulatory oversight.

Report Facts
Inspections on page: 27

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Complaint
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Sep 8, 2025

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Deficiency related to medication assistance with self-administration identified.

Findings
Deficiency related to medication assistance with self-administration identified.

Deficiencies (1)
Tag A0052 — MEDICATION - ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMIN

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Complaint
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jan 28, 2025

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No deficiencies noted.

Findings
No deficiencies noted.

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Complaint
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jul 9, 2024

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One deficiency related to medication labeling and orders.

Findings
One deficiency related to medication labeling and orders.

Deficiencies (1)
Tag A0056 — MEDICATION - LABELING AND ORDERS

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Standard
Deficiencies: 5 Date: Feb 13, 2024

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Multiple deficiencies related to medication records, staffing, training, background screening, and emergency management planning.

Findings
Multiple deficiencies related to medication records, staffing, training, background screening, and emergency management planning.

Deficiencies (5)
Tag A0054 — MEDICATION - RECORDS
Tag A0078 — STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
Tag A0082 — TRAINING - HIV/AIDS
Tag CZ814 — BACKGROUND SCREENING CLEARINGHOUSE
Tag CZ830 — EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING

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Complaint
Deficiencies: 2 Date: Aug 11, 2020

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Deficiencies related to medication records and physical plant safety.

Findings
Deficiencies related to medication records and physical plant safety.

Deficiencies (2)
Tag A0054 — MEDICATION - RECORDS
Tag A0152 — PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER

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Standard
Deficiencies: 3 Date: Oct 17, 2017

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Deficiencies related to resident care supervision, social activities, and resident records.

Findings
Deficiencies related to resident care supervision, social activities, and resident records.

Deficiencies (3)
Tag A0025 — RESIDENT CARE - SUPERVISION
Tag A0026 — RESIDENT CARE - SOCIAL & LEISURE ACTIVITIES
Tag A0162 — RECORDS - RESIDENT

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Standard
Deficiencies: 2 Date: Jan 20, 2016

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Deficiencies related to medication storage and disposal and staff training.

Findings
Deficiencies related to medication storage and disposal and staff training.

Deficiencies (2)
Tag A0055 — MEDICATION - STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Tag A0081 — TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE

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Complaint
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Sep 21, 2015

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Deficiency related to training documentation and monitoring.

Findings
Deficiency related to training documentation and monitoring.

Deficiencies (1)
Tag A0091 — TRAINING - DOCUMENTATION & MONITORING

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Standard
Deficiencies: 5 Date: Jan 30, 2014

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Multiple deficiencies related to admissions health assessment and medication management.

Findings
Multiple deficiencies related to admissions health assessment and medication management.

Deficiencies (5)
Tag A0008 — ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
Tag A0054 — MEDICATION - RECORDS
Tag A0055 — MEDICATION - STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Tag A0056 — MEDICATION - LABELING AND ORDERS
Tag A0057 — MEDICATION - OVER THE COUNTER (OTC) PRODUCTS

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