Inspection Reports for Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place
36 Barkley Cir, Fort Myers, FL 33907, FL, 33907
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The most recent inspection on September 5, 2029, cited one Class 3 deficiency related to background screening compliance. Earlier inspections showed a mix of deficiencies involving resident care, medication management, staffing, emergency planning, and food service, with some reports noting no deficiencies. Complaint investigations were not listed in the available reports, and there were no fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions reported. Prior citations often involved staffing levels and medication administration, while more recent issues have included physical plant safety and emergency management. The facility’s inspection history shows ongoing attention to compliance with some recurring themes, but no clear pattern of worsening or improvement is evident.
Deficiencies (last 8 years)
Deficiencies (over 8 years)
2.4 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
48% better than Florida average
Florida average: 4.6 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies per year
8
6
4
2
0
Inspection Report
Routine
Deficiencies: 1
Sep 5, 2029
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One Class 3 deficiency related to background screening compliance.
Findings
One Class 3 deficiency related to background screening compliance.
Severity Breakdown
Class 3: 1
Deficiencies (1)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Tag CZ816 — BACKGROUND SCREENING-COMPLIANCE ATTESTATION | Class 3 |
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Standard
Deficiencies: 0
May 1, 2025
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State-compiled facility profile showing multiple inspections from 2014 to 2025 with deficiency history and status updates.
Findings
The facility has undergone numerous inspections over the years with a mix of deficiencies cited, corrected, and some inspections reporting no deficiencies. Recent inspections in 2025 still show deficiencies cited with subsequent corrections.
Report Facts
Inspections on page: 17
Inspection Report
Routine
Deficiencies: 4
Feb 11, 2025
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Four Class 3 deficiencies related to resident care, medication, staffing, and physical plant safety.
Findings
Four Class 3 deficiencies related to resident care, medication, staffing, and physical plant safety.
Severity Breakdown
Class 3: 4
Deficiencies (4)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Tag A0032 — RESIDENT CARE - ELOPEMENT STANDARDS | Class 3 |
| Tag A0052 — MEDICATION - ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMIN | Class 3 |
| Tag A0078 — STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF | Class 3 |
| Tag A0152 — PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER | Class 3 |
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Complaint
Deficiencies: 4
Oct 4, 2023
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Four deficiencies including three severity 1 and one Class 3 related to resident rights, staffing, and risk management.
Findings
Four deficiencies including three severity 1 and one Class 3 related to resident rights, staffing, and risk management.
Severity Breakdown
1: 3
Class 3: 1
Deficiencies (4)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Tag A0030 — RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES | 1 |
| Tag A0077 — STAFFING STANDARDS - ADMINISTRATORS | 1 |
| Tag A0079 — STAFFING STANDARDS - LEVELS | 1 |
| Tag A0165 — RISK MGMT & QA | Class 3 |
Inspection Report
Routine
Deficiencies: 1
Apr 3, 2023
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One Class 3 deficiency related to emergency management planning.
Findings
One Class 3 deficiency related to emergency management planning.
Severity Breakdown
Class 3: 1
Deficiencies (1)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Tag CZ830 — EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING | Class 3 |
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Routine
Deficiencies: 0
Oct 14, 2020
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No deficiencies reported.
Findings
No deficiencies reported.
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Deficiencies: 0
Mar 31, 2020
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No deficiencies reported.
Findings
No deficiencies reported.
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Deficiencies: 0
Jan 31, 2019
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No deficiencies reported.
Findings
No deficiencies reported.
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Routine
Deficiencies: 0
Oct 26, 2017
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No deficiencies reported.
Findings
No deficiencies reported.
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Routine
Deficiencies: 6
Nov 17, 2015
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Six deficiencies primarily Class 3 and one Class 4 related to medication administration, records, labeling, staff training, and food service.
Findings
Six deficiencies primarily Class 3 and one Class 4 related to medication administration, records, labeling, staff training, and food service.
Severity Breakdown
Class 3: 5
Class 4: 1
Deficiencies (6)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Tag A0053 — MEDICATION - ADMINISTRATION | Class 3 |
| Tag A0054 — MEDICATION - RECORDS | Class 3 |
| Tag A0056 — MEDICATION - LABELING AND ORDERS | Class 3 |
| Tag A0081 — TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE | Class 4 |
| Tag A0092 — FOOD SERVICE - GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES | Class 3 |
| Tag A0093 — FOOD SERVICE - DIETARY STANDARDS | Class 3 |
Inspection Report
Deficiencies: 3
Mar 12, 2014
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Three deficiencies including two Class 3 and one Class 4 related to admissions health assessment, food service dietary standards, and background screening.
Findings
Three deficiencies including two Class 3 and one Class 4 related to admissions health assessment, food service dietary standards, and background screening.
Severity Breakdown
Class 3: 2
Class 4: 1
Deficiencies (3)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Tag A0008 — ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT | Class 3 |
| Tag A0093 — FOOD SERVICE - DIETARY STANDARDS | Class 3 |
| Tag AZ815 — BACKGROUND SCREENING; PROHIBITED OFFENSES | Class 4 |
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