Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
BOCA CIEGA CENTER
GULFPORT, FL · 120 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey May 2, 2024
CMS Certification Number 105271 · first certified November 1973
Ownership
Operated by HEARTHSTONE SENIOR COMMUNITIES · For profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within FL
15 citations — more than 88% of the 694 certified nursing homes in FL. Compared within FL rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 9 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 3. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Well past the typical window (August 2025 to March 2026), and past the point by which nine in ten FL facilities have been surveyed. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was May 2024. Facilities in FL are typically surveyed 15–23 months after the last one (median 17), measured over 729 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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1 inspection-and-testing tag has been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
1 of the 15 citations on file is Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
3 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 15 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0584 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in FL, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the FL figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 15 |
| Median facility in FL | 7 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| December 10, 2020 | 3 |
| February 17, 2022 | 3 |
| May 2, 2024 | 9 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 2 | 2024-05-02 |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 1 | 2024-05-02 |
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | 1 | 2022-02-17 |
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | 1 | 2024-05-02 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2020-12-10 |
| K-0200 | Meet other general requirements. | 1 | 2024-05-02 |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | 1 | 2022-02-17 |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | 1 | 2024-05-02 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 6
- Egress Deficiencies 4
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 2
- Services Deficiencies 1
- Other 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 6 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 4 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 2 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 1 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
May 2, 2024 — 9 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0200 | Meet other general requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 2, 2024) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 2, 2024) |
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 2, 2024) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 2, 2024) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 2, 2024) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 2, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 2, 2024) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 2, 2024) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 2, 2024) |
February 17, 2022 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 17, 2022) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 17, 2022) |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 17, 2022) |
December 10, 2020 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 10, 2021) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 10, 2021) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 10, 2021) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.