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Whispering Oaks
1514 E Chelsea St, Tampa, FL 33610
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.
Whispering Oaks is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Tampa, Florida, certified for 236 beds and caring for about 230 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Florida median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 29 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 9, 10 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 12.3 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 15.8.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Florida median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 30.9%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Hillsborough Co. median | Florida median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 29 | 23 | 18 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 12.3 | 18.4 | 15.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 30.9% | 43.7% | 41.8% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (30 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: 12 Feb 2026, 24 Aug 2023.
Severity mix: D ×23 E ×6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | E | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | E | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 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 | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Dec 2025 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 22 Sep 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 24 Sep 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 22 Sep 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | 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 | 22 Sep 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | 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 | 22 Sep 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 22 Sep 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 22 Sep 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 22 Sep 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 22 Sep 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Sep 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Sep 2023 |
| 13 Aug 2021 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | E | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2021 |
| 13 Aug 2021 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2021 |
| 13 Aug 2021 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2021 |
| 13 Aug 2021 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2021 |
| 13 Aug 2021 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2021 |
| 13 Aug 2021 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2021 |
| 13 Aug 2021 | 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 | 13 Sep 2021 |
| 13 Aug 2021 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2021 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Florida average. Turnover: nursing staff 30.9%, RNs 38.3%; 1 administrator 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 | 2.7% | 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 | 1.1% | 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 | 3.6% | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.5% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 12.7% | 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: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Senior Health-Tnf, Llc. Chain: Senior Health South (8 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Health Properties South, Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 12/23/2002 |
| Senior Health South-Tampa LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 11/20/2000 |
| Aegir Health Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2009 |
| 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 |
| Aegir Health Management LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/16/2025 |
| Consulting Support Services, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/16/2025 |
| Facility Support Company, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/24/2025 |
| Kane Financial Services, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/24/2025 |
| Select Rehabilitation, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/19/2016 |
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 Hillsborough County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Towers Inc | Tampa | 60 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 10.0 | — | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Solaris Healthcare Plant City | Plant City | 180 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 3.9 | — | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Excel Care Center | Tampa | 120 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 18.3 | — | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Hawthorne Center For Rehabilitation and Healing of | Brandon | 132 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 12.1 | — | 28 May 2024 |
| Northdale Rehabilitation Center | Tampa | 120 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 12.5 | — | 22 May 2024 |
| Palm Garden of Tampa | Tampa | 120 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 22.5 | — | 7 May 2026 |
| Sun Terrace Health Care Center | Sun City Center | 130 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 8.5 | — | 6 Jun 2024 |
| Tampa Lakes Health and Rehabilitation Center | Lutz | 179 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 8.4 | — | 9 Jan 2025 |
All 30 facilities in Hillsborough County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Whispering Oaks been cited for?
29 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 Whispering Oaks been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Whispering Oaks compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a Florida median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Whispering Oaks?
It is part of the Senior Health South chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Senior Health Properties South, Inc, Senior Health South-Tampa LLC and Aegir Health Management LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Whispering Oaks last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Feb 2026.
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.