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Blue Palms Health and Rehabilitation Center at Fle

4100 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL 33613 · Hillsborough County

Blue Palms Village at Fletcher is a premier senior living community in Tampa, Florida, offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, and Home Care services in one vibrant, all-inclusive campus. Formerly known as John Knox Village and Concordia Village, we’ve been a trusted provider of …

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Haven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlookModerate availability

Typically 71% full — openings are usually available.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Tampa

Blue Palms Health and Rehabilitation Center at Fle is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Tampa, FL, with 163 certified beds and an average of about 116 residents per day. It operates as part of the Concordia Lutheran Ministries network. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.56 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.42 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 47.4%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 13 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $16,801 in the recent record.

Strengths

  • Full sprinkler system
  • Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

  • Below-average health-inspection rating
  • Below-average nurse staffing (3.56 hrs/resident/day)
  • 13 deficiencies at last survey
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Tampa, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.

At a glance

Certified beds
163
Avg. residents/day
116
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Part of a chain
Concordia Lutheran Ministries
Continuing care
Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #
105351

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of careMonthly costSource
Skilled Nursing$9,590–$12,410/mo (median $10,690)Local market estimate
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)$2,880–$5,900/mo (median $5,190)Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Tampa prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day
3.56
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
0.42
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
47.4%
National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey)
13
Federal fines
2 ($16,801)
Total penalties
2
Last standard survey
2024-04-10
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (37 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-03-18Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

2024-06-19Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

2024-04-10Severity G — actual harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2024-04-10Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2024-04-10Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

2024-04-10Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

2024-04-10Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

2024-04-10Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

DateTypeAmount
2024-04-10Fine$4,017
2024-04-10Fine$12,784

Services & amenities

  • Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
  • Full automatic sprinkler system
  • Medicare & Medicaid certified
  • 24-hour licensed nursing
  • On-site rehabilitation therapy
  • Physical therapy
  • Rehabilitation services
  • Respite / short-term stays
  • Restaurant-style dining
  • Chef-prepared meals
  • Fitness center
  • Wellness programs
  • Daily activities & events
  • 24-hour staff
  • 24/7 staff

Location

4100 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL

  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Blue Palms Health and Rehabilitation Center at Fle

How much does Blue Palms Health and Rehabilitation Center at Fle cost?

Blue Palms Health and Rehabilitation Center at Fle does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Tampa, FL area typically runs $9,590–$12,410 per month (median $10,690, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Blue Palms Health and Rehabilitation Center at Fle's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Blue Palms Health and Rehabilitation Center at Fle 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Blue Palms Health and Rehabilitation Center at Fle?

Staff provide about 3.56 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 47.4% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Blue Palms Health and Rehabilitation Center at Fle?

Blue Palms Health and Rehabilitation Center at Fle has 37 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-04-10). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Blue Palms Health and Rehabilitation Center at Fle have availability?

Typically 71% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Blue Palms Health and Rehabilitation Center at Fle offer?

Blue Palms Health and Rehabilitation Center at Fle in Tampa, FL offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 163 beds.

The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you

Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.

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  • The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
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Data sources:CMS verifiedGoogleOfficial website

Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.

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