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Desoto Health & Rehab

475 Nursing Home Dr

3.6(17 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
78
Medicare rating
2 of 5

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Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
78

What Families Think

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Families describe Desoto Health & Rehab as a clean, well-staffed skilled nursing and rehab community where residents are treated warmly, though a couple of reviewers raised serious concerns about billing and financial handling after a resident's death, and about the discharge process.

What reviewers praise

  • Staff described as caring and family-like
  • Facility kept clean and well-maintained
  • Strong rehab support, OT staff praised by name
  • Good food with generous portions
  • Varied activities calendar for different cognitive levels

What reviewers flag

  • One report of facility overstepping into a resident's estate finances after death
  • One report of a difficult, drawn-out discharge process
  • One report of stained bed linens and limited TV channel access

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Desoto Health & Rehab is a senior living community in Arcadia, Florida offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Families rate it 3.6 out of 5 across 17 reviews.

About Desoto Health & Rehab

Desoto Health & Rehab is a skilled nursing and long-term care community in Arcadia, Florida, licensed for up to 78 residents. All beds are certified for Medicare and Medicaid. The facility holds a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Reviewers offer sharply divided accounts of the experience. Some families report exceptionally clean facilities, attentive nursing and aide staff, engaging activities tailored to residents at different cognitive levels, and compassionate care that made loved ones feel like family members. Others raise concerns about discharge practices, maintenance issues including stained bed linens and television service gaps, and financial decisions made without proper family consultation. One reviewer, a former resident, noted that despite attentive clinical staff, the facility's approach to Medicare billing made discharge difficult.

Types of Care at Desoto Health & Rehab

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

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Reviews of Desoto Health & Rehab

3.6overall · 17 ratings combined

3.6★ on Google (17)

Gerard Thomas

Mar 2026

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My name is Gerard Thomas ,my wife Donna broke her hip and was transferred to DeSoto Health and Rehab .She had allheimers for at least 3 years . Shawn and his staff worked with her a lot . It finally got to where she couldn't talk or remember any one . The staff treated her more like family and did all they could for any concerns the family had. The food was always great with great portions .She was at the facility over 13 months .The management and staff became a large family with their care.I give it a 5 star rating which they deserve

Tiera

Feb 2026

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This facility truly exceeded my expectations! It was exceptionally clean and well-maintained, creating a warm and welcoming environment. The residents were well-groomed, engaged, and genuinely happy, which speaks volumes about the quality of care provided. I was especially impressed with the activities calendar — it thoughtfully included something for residents at every cognitive level, ensuring everyone feels included and stimulated. I visited during lunchtime, and the meal presentation was beautiful and appetizing. Overall, a wonderful facility that clearly prioritizes dignity, engagement, and quality of life for its residents.

James

Aug 2025

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Make sure you keep track of your loved ones finances very carefully. They get a little too involved after the death and without knowing who the was in charge of the estate they took it upon themselves to not only chose nursing home, but also to pay the balance the family was to pay. My neice gave a sob story and without calling family from out of town the Rehab facility WENT AGAINST court documents and got themselves in to deep. Had they told my neice she needed to call family to care for the finances, knowing the family in NY existed bc we kept in touch with the SW. bc they got involved they paid out funeral expense and gave the rest of my step mother’s money to my niece. rather than telling her she needed to refer to a Last Will and Testament amd find out who is to handle the estate, nor did they ask her to prove who was to handle the estate-which allowed my niece to keep the death from the family a secret-not for long but she tried. In short the facility needs to be watched-every money move and they need to realize when their resident passes away they no longer have any right to do a damn thing. I have called the facility multiple times to understand what they did, why they did it and send them proof they screwed up. I will now be reporting them to the state and follow up with a lawyer bc they spent funds irresponsibly. They also suck at working with relatives out-of-state

deborah golec

Jul 2025

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Thank you for taking care of mother JK. Your facility was always so clean and staff very welcoming. Big shout out to Sean the OT. He always went above and beyond!

Bob Blank

Nov 2024

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I was a previous resident. They want to get the maximum that Medicare will pay. My discharge was almost impossible to get. I had to threaten to leave AMA to get out at all. The bed linens are stained. The TV does not get most of the channels on the list that the facility provides. I have to say that the nurses and aides are very attentive.

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Government Inspection History

4 inspection visits in the last three years, 15 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Feb 26, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard7 citations
  • Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 26, 2026

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 26, 2026

  • Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 26, 2026

  • Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 26, 2026

  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 22, 2026

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 22, 2026

  • Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 22, 2026

Apr 28, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 28, 2025

Nov 9, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard5 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 7, 2023

  • Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 9, 2023

  • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 6, 2023

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 9, 2023

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 6, 2023

Jan 27, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard2 citations
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 27, 2022

  • Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 27, 2022

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Desoto Health & Rehab offer?

Desoto Health & Rehab offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Desoto Health & Rehab located?

Desoto Health & Rehab is located at 475 Nursing Home Dr in Arcadia, Florida.

What do families say about Desoto Health & Rehab?

Desoto Health & Rehab carries a 3.6 out of 5 rating from 17 Google reviews. Families describe Desoto Health & Rehab as a clean, well-staffed skilled nursing and rehab community where residents are treated warmly, though a couple of reviewers raised serious concerns about billing and financial handling after a resident's death, and about the discharge process. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

How did Desoto Health & Rehab do on recent health and safety inspections?

Desoto Health & Rehab had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 15 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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