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Bear Creek Nursing Center
8041 State Rd 52, Hudson, FL 34667
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 120 beds, Bear Creek Nursing Center serves Hudson in Pasco County, Florida and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1981.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Florida median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 4, 10 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 16.7 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 15.8.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $34K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Florida median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 55.8%.
CMS flags that the facility has not had a standard health inspection in more than two years.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Pasco Co. median | Florida median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 20 | 20 | 18 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 16.7 | 15.9 | 15.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 55.8% | 44.3% | 41.8% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $34,053 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (18 in the county, 694 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Florida average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 14 Mar 2024, 16 Dec 2021.
Severity mix: J ×2 D ×14 E ×4
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | E | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 18 Dec 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Dec 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 14 Nov 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 14 Nov 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Nov 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Nov 2023 |
| 16 Dec 2021 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | E | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2022 |
| 16 Dec 2021 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2022 |
| 16 Dec 2021 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2022 |
| 16 Dec 2021 | F0909 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2022 |
| 2 Oct 2020 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2020 |
| 2 Oct 2020 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2020 |
| 2 Oct 2020 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2020 |
| 2 Oct 2020 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2020 |
| 2 Oct 2020 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2020 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct 2023 | Fine | $34,053 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Florida average. Turnover: nursing staff 55.8%, RNs 69.2%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Florida median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 8.7% | 7.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.3% | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.9% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 6.1% | 7.0% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Bear Creek Nursing Center Llc. Chain: Health Services Management (16 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services Management, Inc. | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 10/01/2000 |
| National Health Investors, Inc. | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/20/2008 |
| Nhi-Reit of Florida, LLC | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/20/2008 |
| Health Services Management, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2000 |
| National Health Investors, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/20/2008 |
| Nhi-Reit of Florida, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/20/2008 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Pasco County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldomero Lopez Memorial Veterans Nursing Home | Land O Lakes | 120 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 6.7 | — | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Solaris Healthcare Zephyrhills | Zephyrhills | 113 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 15.9 | — | 15 May 2025 |
| Blue Heron Health and Rehabilitation | Wesley Chapel | 141 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 12.8 | — | 13 Jun 2026 |
| Life Care Center of New Port Richey | New Port Richey | 113 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 24 | 21.2 | — | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Royal Oak Nursing Center | Dade City | 120 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 11.7 | — | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Aspire At Ridge Haven | New Port Richey | 120 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 16.7 | — | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Bayonet Point Health Center By Harborview | Hudson | 120 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 7.5 | — | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Hillside Health and Rehabilitation Center | Zephyrhills | 120 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 31 | 25.8 | — | 20 May 2026 |
All 18 facilities in Pasco County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Bear Creek Nursing Center been cited for?
20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Florida median is 18 per facility.
Has Bear Creek Nursing Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $34K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Bear Creek Nursing Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Florida median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Bear Creek Nursing Center?
It is part of the Health Services Management chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Health Services Management, Inc. and Health Services Management, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Bear Creek Nursing Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 14 Mar 2024; the most recent standard health survey was 14 Mar 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.