Inspection Reports for The Bristol at Tampa Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
1818 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL 33612, FL, 33612
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The most recent inspection on June 26, 2025, found multiple deficiencies related to resident dignity, communication, accommodation of needs, notification of condition changes, cleanliness, nutrition, infection control, documentation, and equipment maintenance. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of issues involving resident care, grievance handling, abuse investigations, medication administration, and safety practices, including a prior immediate jeopardy finding related to fire hazards and abuse in December 2023. Complaint investigations substantiated failures in timely resident assessments after falls, medication administration, and abuse reporting, with some staff terminations following abuse findings. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history indicates ongoing challenges with resident care and safety, with no clear improvement trend evident over time.
Deficiencies (last 2 years)
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
Deficiencies per year
Inspection Report
Routine| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff B | Registered Nurse (RN) | Named in infection control and medication administration findings |
| Staff G | Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Named in dignity and meal assistance findings |
| Staff X | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Unit Manager | Named in wheelchair and tube feeding findings |
| Staff F | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Named in infection control and medication administration findings |
| Staff Y | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Named in tube feeding findings |
| Staff M | Risk Manager (RM)/Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) | Named in mechanical lift incident investigation |
| Staff P | Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Named in mechanical lift incident investigation |
| Staff T | Maintenance Assistant | Named in mechanical lift maintenance |
| Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing (DON) | Named in multiple findings and interviews |
| Nursing Home Administrator | Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) | Named in multiple findings and interviews |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff A | Registered Nurse (RN) | Authored nurse progress note and involved in assessment after resident fall. |
| Staff B | Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Assisted resident to bathroom and involved in fall incident. |
| Staff C | Licensed Practical Nurse/Unit Manager (LPN UM) | Provided interview regarding fall protocol and medication administration. |
| Director of Nursing (DON) | Director of Nursing | Provided interview on fall protocol and medication administration policies. |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff I | Registered Nurse (RN) | Named in abuse allegation of slapping Resident #188 |
| Staff J | Assistant Administrator (AA) | Conducted interviews related to abuse allegation investigation |
| Social Services Director | Interviewed regarding grievance log and abuse investigation | |
| Director of Nursing | Interviewed regarding grievance initiation and bathing documentation | |
| Housekeeping and Laundry Supervisor | Interviewed regarding missing laundry grievance process | |
| Assistant Laundry Supervisor | Interviewed regarding missing laundry grievance process | |
| Staff K | Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Interviewed regarding shower documentation and care |
| Staff Q | Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Interviewed regarding shower documentation and care |
| Staff M | Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Interviewed regarding shower documentation and care |
| Staff L | Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Interviewed regarding shower documentation and care |
Inspection Report
Routine| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff A | Registered Nurse (RN) Minimum Data Set Coordinator | Interviewed regarding late quarterly MDS submission for Resident #196 |
| Staff B | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Unit Manager East | Responsible for lab work results for Resident #200 |
| Staff C | Nurse Practitioner (NP) | Notified of Resident #200's abnormal lab work and discussed ART medication |
| Staff D | Registered Dietitian (RD) | Interviewed regarding diet order and therapy referral for Resident #170 |
| Staff E | Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) | Interviewed regarding speech therapy evaluations and referral for Resident #170 |
| Staff F | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Interviewed regarding orthotic use and medication administration errors |
| Staff G | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Observed administering medication with error for Resident #135 |
| Staff L | Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Reported behavior of Resident #60 and assisted with catheter tubing |
| Staff N | Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Observed Resident #14 and reported on orthotic use |
| Staff O | Registered Nurse (RN) | Observed Resident #91 and confirmed catheter tubing dragging on floor |
| Staff P | Rehab Tech | Documented orthotic application and discussed weekend splint application |
| Staff Q | Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Observed Resident #31 and discussed orthotic application |
| Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing (DON) | Multiple interviews regarding lab work, oxygen orders, medication errors, and resident care |
| Director of Rehabilitation | Director of Rehabilitation (DoR) | Interviewed regarding orthotic use and therapy referrals |
| Social Service Director | Social Service Director (SSD) | Interviewed regarding PASRR screenings and appointment scheduling |
| Resident #200's Attending Physician | Attending Physician (AP) | Interviewed regarding Resident #200's immune deficiency syndrome care |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff S | Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Named in abuse finding for restraining Resident #30 causing bruising and skin tear; terminated for substantiated abuse. |
| Staff V | Registered Nurse (RN) | Named in medication administration and verbal conflict complaints with Resident #137; suspended pending investigation. |
| Staff B | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Consistent nurse for Resident #203 and involved in medication administration documentation for Resident #137. |
| Staff J | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Unit Manager (UM) | Involved in handling Resident #203 name spelling issue and medication administration issues for Resident #137. |
| Staff G | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Observed administering insulin to Resident #137 but documentation was signed by another nurse. |
| Risk Manager | Provided statements regarding abuse reporting, investigation, and staff education. | |
| Administrator/Abuse Coordinator | Responsible for final decisions on abuse investigations; involved in reporting discrepancies and staff termination. |
Inspection Report
Immediate Jeopardy| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff S | Certified Nursing Assistant | Named in abuse incident involving Resident #30 causing bruising and skin tear; terminated for substantiated abuse |
| Staff B | Licensed Practical Nurse | Documented medication administration for Resident #137 but did not administer; signed off on medications given by another nurse |
| Staff G | Licensed Practical Nurse | Performed glucose monitoring and administered insulin to Resident #137; did not perform hand hygiene; did not disinfect glucometer properly |
| Staff D | Licensed Practical Nurse | Observed leaving medication at bedside for Resident #103; did not perform hand hygiene |
| Staff E | Licensed Practical Nurse | Observed not disinfecting blood pressure cuff between uses |
| Staff H | Registered Nurse/Assistant Director of Nursing | Observed poor infection control practices during IV medication administration |
| Staff J | Licensed Practical Nurse/Unit Manager | Discussed medication administration and documentation issues for Resident #137 |
| Staff N | Licensed Practical Nurse | Reported on Resident #48's behavior and documentation practices |
| Staff O | Certified Nursing Assistant | Smoking aide; observed poor supervision and smoking safety practices |
| Staff K | Activities Director | Responsible for stocking cigarettes in smoking cart |
| Staff DD | Activities Assistant | Observed smoking supervision and apron use issues |
| Staff BB | Physician | Discussed Resident #61 smoking and oxygen use |
| Staff CC | Receptionist/Accounts Payable | Described resident sign-out and smoking area policies |
| Staff FF | Certified Nursing Assistant | Reported experience with smoking breaks and resident rapport |
| Staff W | Certified Nursing Assistant | Reported experience with smoking breaks and fires in building |
| Staff C | Assistant Director of Nursing/Infection Preventionist | Provided infection control education and policies; observed hand hygiene deficiencies |
| Staff I | Social Services Assistant | Discussed PASRR screening and advance directive processes |
| Staff L | Social Services Assistant | Discussed discharge planning and angel rounds |
| Staff JJ | Licensed Practical Nurse | Discussed Resident #219 code status and Resident #102 oxygen order clarification |
| Staff M | Certified Nursing Assistant | Reported on Resident #48 behavior and care refusals |
| Staff V | Registered Nurse | Involved in medication administration refusal incident with Resident #137 |
Inspection Report
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff D | Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Interviewed regarding Resident #20's personal hygiene care and bathing schedule |
| Staff A | Floor Nurse | Interviewed about Resident #20's hygiene care and observations |
| Staff C | Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Provided nail clipping and shaving care to Resident #20 on 6/26/2023 |
| Staff E | Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Assisted Resident #24 with breakfast and confirmed nail care status |
| Staff F | Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Observed Resident #24's fingernails on 6/28/2023 |
| Staff G | North East and North Unit Manager | Interviewed about nail care procedures and documentation |
Inspection Report
Routine| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Staff B | Provided shaving and nail care to Resident #20 on 6/26/2023 | |
| Staff D | Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Interviewed regarding Resident #20's care and bathing schedule |
| Staff A | North floor nurse | Interviewed about Resident #20's hygiene care and observations |
| Staff C | Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Interviewed about Resident #20's hygiene care and observations |
| Staff E | Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Assisted Resident #24 with breakfast and commented on nail care |
| Staff F | Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Observed Resident #24's fingernails on 6/28/2023 |
| Staff G | North East and North Unit Manager | Interviewed about bathing, showering, and nail care policies and documentation |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff A | Registered Nurse (RN) | Named in CPR incident involving Resident #1 and communication barrier. |
| Staff B | Registered Nurse (RN) | Supervisor involved in CPR incident and communication barrier with Staff A. |
| Staff C | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Pulled wrong chart leading to CPR error for Resident #1. |
| Staff V | Registered Nurse (RN) | Interviewed regarding MDS coding error for Resident #8. |
| Staff J | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Found Resident #2 after fall and documented progress note. |
| Staff H | Registered Nurse (RN)/UM | Signed off neuro checks not completed and reported pressure from supervisors. |
| Staff M | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Unit Manager who reported being asked to sign off documentation not done. |
| Staff D | Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Assisted Staff A with translation and found Resident #1's chart. |
| Staff E | Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Witnessed Resident #1 condition and assisted during CPR incident. |
| Staff N | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Reported medication administration issues for Resident #116. |
| Staff F | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Unit Manager | Observed cluttered medication refrigerator. |
| Staff I | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Observed unlabeled insulin vial and medication cart issues. |
| Staff K | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Removed loose pills from medication cart. |
| Staff L | Registered Nurse (RN) | Observed unlabeled opened medication bottles. |
| Staff M | Registered Nurse (RN) | Observed unlabeled opened medication bottles. |
| Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing (DON) | Interviewed regarding multiple deficiencies and corrective actions. |
| Administrator | Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) | Interviewed regarding documentation and medication storage issues. |
| Regional Nurse Consultant | Regional Nurse Consultant (RNC) | Interviewed regarding diabetes medication administration and education. |
| Advanced Practice Registered Nurse | APRN | Conducted skin and wound evaluation for Resident #10. |
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