Baldomero Lopez Memorial Veterans Nursing Home

Name: Baldomero Lopez Memorial Veterans Nursing Home
Address: 6919 PARKWAY BLVD, Land O Lakes, FL, 34639, US
Telephone: 8135585000

6919 Parkway Blvd, Land O Lakes, FL 34639 · Pasco County · 120 certified beds · avg 114 residents/day · certified since May 7, 1999

Part of chain: FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS (7 facilities, chain avg rating 3.9★)

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

5.35

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5

⚠ The most recent standard health inspection was more than 2 years ago — conditions may have changed.

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (8)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Apr 9, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · from a complaint
Apr 9, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint
Apr 9, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. · from a complaint
Jan 14, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights.
Jan 14, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not arrange hospice services for a resident who needed them, or help the resident move to a facility that could arrange hospice. Hospice provides comfort-focused care for people nearing the end of life.
Oct 9, 2020	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate.
Oct 9, 2020	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason.
Oct 9, 2020	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not try to gradually reduce doses of mood- and mind-altering medications or use non-drug approaches first, as required, or used 'as needed' psychiatric drugs without proper limits.

Inspection trend by year

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2020	3	D
2022	2	D
2026	3	E

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Florida avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	5.35	4.03	3.95	top 6% in Florida; top 9% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.96	0.76	0.69	top 21% in Florida; top 17% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	4.65	3.68	3.50	top 7% in Florida; top 10% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.55	0.53	0.48	top 36% in Florida; top 27% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	47.5	41.4	45.8	bottom 35% in Florida; bottom 43% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	48.4	46.0	42.9	bottom 45% in Florida; bottom 39% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.76, RN 0.85, weekend 4.13. Staffing rating: 5/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 3/5 · short-stay residents: —/5

Who owns this facility

Government - State

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Carter, Alfred	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/1999
Dilella, Vincent	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/28/2025
Firebaugh, Joshua	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	06/02/2024
Sarrett, Marlies	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2014
Sarrett, Marlies	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/28/2025

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
"What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
"Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
"How do you coordinate hospice care, and can residents stay here while receiving it?"
"If my family member is able to manage their own medications, would you allow it, and how is that decided?"
"How often is each resident's medication list reviewed, and who decides when a drug can be reduced or stopped?"
"What is your approach to psychiatric medications — how do you try non-drug options first and work to reduce doses over time?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 106006.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Baldomero Lopez Memorial Veterans Nursing Home

6919 Parkway Blvd, Land O Lakes, FL 34639 · 8135585000

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 5/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
☐ "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
☐ "How do you coordinate hospice care, and can residents stay here while receiving it?"
☐ "If my family member is able to manage their own medications, would you allow it, and how is that decided?"
☐ "How often is each resident's medication list reviewed, and who decides when a drug can be reduced or stopped?"
☐ "What is your approach to psychiatric medications — how do you try non-drug options first and work to reduce doses over time?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 106006 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)