GULFSIDE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER in CLEARWATER, FL was fined $42,639 by CMS across 10 separate penalties following 36 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

GULFSIDE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (CLEARWATER, FL) — $42,639 in CMS Fines

Outcome: GULFSIDE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER in CLEARWATER, FL was fined $42,639 by CMS across 10 separate penalties following 36 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.


• Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


• Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.


• PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities


• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.


• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.


• Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.