The nursing home failed to coordinate resident assessments with required screening and make needed service referrals. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 644 — 42 CFR §483.20 — S/S: E
Nursing home report
WHISPERING OAKS
TAMPA, FL · Medicare-certified · 236 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
Whispering Oaks in Tampa has a 3-star overall rating, with a 2-star health inspection rating, 4-star staffing, and 5-star quality measures. Reported nurse staffing is 3.33 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.3325 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 12, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3325.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.77
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.47
- Nurse aides
- 2.09
- Weekend nursing
- 3.11
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 31%
Registered nurse turnover: 38%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
12.4%12.6%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.3%1.8%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.1%2.9%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
8.1%5.8%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
2.6%3.3%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
2.5%5.8%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
19.6%16.1%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
3.2%0.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0.5%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to properly screen residents for mental health or intellectual disability needs before or during admission. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 645 — 42 CFR §483.20 — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to support and respect residents’ choices and self-determination. Cited August 2021 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 561 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of SENIOR HEALTH SOUTH · 8 homes · 1.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 229.6 residents on an average day (97% of 236 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 46 years
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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.