GULF SHORE CARE CENTER in Pinellas Park has an overall 4-star rating, with strong quality measures but weaker staffing at 2 stars; reported nurse staffing is 3.38 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, it had $0 in fines in the last 24 months, and recent citations included food service standards, resident dignity/rights, and continence/catheter/UTI care.
Last inspection: November 9, 2023Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3817.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.53
Licensed practical nurses
0.73
Nurse aides
2.12
Weekend nursing
3.25
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 32%
Registered nurse turnover: 29%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
2.4%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.5%Steady
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
12.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%Steady
Residents who lost too much weight
3.2%Steady
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
6.4%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
9.7%Improving
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
3.9%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.9%Steady
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
2.6%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
18%Worsening
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
100%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%Steady
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
99.5%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.7%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited November 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited September 2021 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to provide proper bladder and bowel care, including catheter care and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. Cited November 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 690 — 42 CFR §483.25(e) — S/S: D
The home failed to provide safe and appropriate breathing care when a resident needed it. Cited November 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 695 — 42 CFR §483.25(i) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to keep medication mistakes below the allowed level. Cited November 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 759 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(1) — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of FL SNF TRUST · 10 homes · 3.2 stars avg
Occupancy
112.6 residents on an average day (94% of 120 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 28 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.