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Tarpon Bayou Center
515 Chesapeake Dr, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
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 114 beds, Tarpon Bayou Center serves Tarpon Springs in Pinellas County, Florida and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1974.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Florida median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 3 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 21 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (17, 1, 3 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 18.4 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 15.8.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $10K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Florida median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 23.1%.
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 | Pinellas Co. median | Florida median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 21 | 22 | 18 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 18.4 | 21.7 | 15.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 23.1% | 51.0% | 41.8% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $10,170 | $4,017 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (65 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: 11 Apr 2024, 4 Feb 2022.
Severity mix: D ×14 E ×4 F ×3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard survey | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | E | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 11 Apr 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 | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 4 Feb 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2022 |
| 6 Nov 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 | 4 Dec 2020 |
| 6 Nov 2020 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2021 |
| 6 Nov 2020 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr 2024 | Fine | $10,170 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Florida average. Turnover: nursing staff 23.1%, RNs 28.6%; 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 | 16.1% | 7.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 6.8% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 10.9% | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.0% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 20.6% | 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: Tarpon Rehabilitation Center, Llc. Chain: Hearthstone Senior Communities (8 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarpon Rehabilitation Center, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 04/01/2009 |
| Hearthstone Senior Communities, Inc. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 04/01/2009 |
| Consulting Support Services, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/28/2011 |
| Facility Support Company, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/13/2010 |
| Kane Financial Services, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/06/2012 |
| Themis Health Management, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2009 |
| Consulting Support Services, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/21/2025 |
| Facility Support Company, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/21/2025 |
| Kane Financial Services, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/21/2025 |
| Select Rehabilitation, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/19/2016 |
| Themis Health Management, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/21/2025 |
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 Pinellas County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addington Place At College Harbor | Saint Petersburg | 52 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 19.2 | — | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Morton Plant Rehabilitation Center | Belleair | 126 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 14.3 | — | 6 Feb 2025 |
| St Mark Village | Palm Harbor | 80 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5.0 | — | 29 Dec 2021 |
| Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center At Mease Li | Dunedin | 100 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 18 Aug 2022 |
| Advanced Care Center | Clearwater | 120 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 15.0 | — | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Bay Pointe Nursing Pavilion | Saint Petersburg | 120 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 10.8 | — | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Belleair Health Care Center | Clearwater | 120 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 11.7 | — | 15 Aug 2025 |
| East Bay Rehabilitation Center | Clearwater | 120 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 10.0 | — | 15 Feb 2024 |
All 65 facilities in Pinellas County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Tarpon Bayou Center been cited for?
21 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Florida median is 18 per facility.
Has Tarpon Bayou Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $10K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Tarpon Bayou Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a Florida median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Tarpon Bayou Center?
It is part of the Hearthstone Senior Communities chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Tarpon Rehabilitation Center, LLC, Hearthstone Senior Communities, Inc. and Consulting Support Services, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Tarpon Bayou Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Apr 2024; the most recent standard health survey was 11 Apr 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.