Blue Palms Health And Rehabilitation Center Of Del

Blue Palms Health And Rehabilitation Center Of Del earns an impressive 5-star overall rating from CMS, which is built from three separate scores that each look at a different piece of how a facility operates. The health inspection rating comes in at 4 stars, meaning state inspectors found fewer and less serious problems here than at most facilities - a good sign that the home is being run safely and responsibly. Staffing sits at 3 stars, which is average, meaning the ratio of nursing hours to residents is in line with what you'd typically see across the industry, though families who want a higher level of hands-on daily attention may want to ask about staffing levels during their visit. The standout score is quality measures, a perfect 5 stars, which reflects how residents are actually doing physically and clinically - things like wound care, fall rates, pain management, and mobility. That top score tells you residents here tend to have genuinely good health outcomes.

The overall 5-star rating is a composite that weighs all three areas together, and in this case the exceptional quality measures score plays a big role in pulling the total up. Practically speaking, this is a facility where the clinical care results speak for themselves, inspections have gone well, and staffing is holding steady at a typical level. For most families, that combination - especially the near-perfect health outcomes - offers a meaningful layer of reassurance.

Blue Palms Health And Rehabilitation Center Of Del actually comes in above the Florida average when it comes to registered nurse time, with residents receiving about 0.66 RN hours per day compared to the statewide average of 0.52 among Florida nursing homes. In practical terms, that means a bit more access to the higher-level clinical judgment that RNs provide, which can matter when health changes need to be caught early. That said, the facility's total nurse hours per resident per day sit at 3.59, which is a little below the Florida average of 3.87. Total nurse hours include aides and other nursing staff who handle much of the hands-on daily care like bathing, meals, and mobility assistance, so that gap is worth keeping in mind when thinking about how much direct attention your loved one might receive throughout the day. Neither number tells the whole story on its own, but together they suggest a facility where RN oversight is relatively strong, while overall staffing capacity runs slightly leaner than average.

Blue Palms Health And Rehabilitation Center Of Del has a solid 4-out-of-5-star health inspection rating, which suggests inspectors have generally found things to be in order here. There is one government penalty on record, resulting in a fine of $3,728, with the most recent penalty dated June 2023. A single penalty of this size is relatively modest compared to facilities with repeated violations or much larger fines, but it is still worth asking the facility directly what the citation was for and what steps were taken to correct it. Overall, this inspection history is reasonably reassuring, though families should always do their own digging and not rely on ratings alone. Families evaluating this facility can compare it to others in Deland on the Deland nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant typically care for during a day shift, and does that number change at night or on weekends?
2. How long have most of your CNAs and nurses been working at this specific facility, and what does your staff turnover look like over the past year?
3. If my loved one had a fall or a medical change in the middle of the night, walk me through exactly what would happen from the moment staff noticed something was wrong.
4. Can I come back for an unannounced visit at a different time of day, and are family members welcome to drop in without scheduling ahead?
5. How do you handle a resident who consistently refuses a meal, a bath, or their medication, and who would contact us and how quickly?
6. What does a typical Tuesday look like for a resident here, from the time they wake up to the time they go to bed, including what activities and social time are available?

For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home.