Carlton Shores Healthcare And Rehabilitation Cente

Carlton Shores Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center holds a 5-star overall rating from CMS, which is the highest possible score. That overall number reflects a blend of three separate ratings, so it helps to know what each one is actually measuring. The health inspection rating comes in at 5 stars, meaning state inspectors found very few or no serious problems during their visits, which is a strong sign that the facility is being run safely and responsibly. The quality measures rating is also 5 stars, based on 15 clinical indicators like how well the facility manages pain, prevents falls, and avoids things like infections or pressure ulcers. That score suggests residents are experiencing genuinely good health outcomes day to day.

The one area where Carlton Shores falls short is staffing, which sits at 2 stars, meaning the facility has below-average nurse hours relative to the number of residents. For families, that's worth paying attention to, because it can affect how quickly staff respond to residents' needs and how much hands-on attention each person receives. It doesn't cancel out the strong scores elsewhere, and the high quality measures rating suggests the care being delivered is still effective, but it's a fair question to bring up directly with the facility when you visit. Ask about current staffing levels and how they handle high-need residents, so you can get a fuller picture before making your decision.

Carlton Shores Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center provides about 3.94 total nurse hours per resident each day, which is actually slightly above the Florida average of 3.87 hours, so in that sense residents are getting a bit more hands-on care overall compared to many Florida nursing homes. However, the registered nurse coverage tells a different story. RNs here log only 0.27 hours per resident per day, compared to the state average of 0.52 hours, which means residents at this facility get roughly half the RN time that is typical elsewhere in Florida. In practical terms, RNs handle more complex medical decisions and assessments, so lower RN hours can matter quite a bit if your loved one has serious health conditions that need close clinical attention. The gap is filled by other nursing staff like LPNs and aides, who handle much of the day-to-day care, but families should factor in how much specialized nursing oversight their loved one is likely to need before making a decision.

Carlton Shores Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center has a clean track record when it comes to government oversight. The facility holds a 5-out-of-5 star health inspection rating, which is the highest possible score, and there are zero penalties or fines on record. For families doing their research, that's a genuinely encouraging sign. It means inspectors have not found problems serious enough to result in formal government action, which puts this facility in better standing than many others in the state. No record is perfect forever, so it's always worth checking back periodically, but as of now, there is nothing in the inspection or penalty history that should raise concern. You can compare this facility's record against others in Daytona Beach on the Daytona Beach nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant typically care for during the day shift, and does that number change at night or on weekends?
2. How long have most of your nursing staff been working here, and what do you do when you need to fill a shift on short notice?
3. Can you walk me through exactly what happens if a resident falls, including who gets notified and how quickly family is called?
4. What does a typical weekday look like for a resident who needs help with most daily activities, from the time they wake up to when they go to bed?
5. Has this facility been cited for any deficiencies in the last two state inspections, and can I see the most recent survey report before I leave today?
6. If my loved one is unhappy here or wants to raise a complaint, who do they talk to and what guarantees do they have that nothing will change in how they are treated afterward?

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