Vivo Healthcare Gateway

Name: Vivo Healthcare Gateway
Address: 8600 US HWY 19 N, Pinellas Park, FL, 33782, US
Telephone: 7275417515

8600 Us Hwy 19 N, Pinellas Park, FL 33782 · Pinellas County · 120 certified beds · avg 109 residents/day · certified since Dec 21, 1984

2/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

4.41

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★☆☆☆2/5 · CMS overall rating: 2/5

⚠ The most recent standard health inspection was more than 2 years ago — conditions may have changed.

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (26)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Jan 7, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. · from a complaint
Dec 11, 2024	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · from a complaint
Mar 21, 2024	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not keep all essential equipment working safely — things like heating and cooling systems, kitchen equipment, and medical devices.
Mar 21, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not properly complete the required screening (called PASARR) that identifies whether a person entering a nursing home has a mental illness or intellectual disability and needs specialized services.
Mar 21, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide activities that meet residents' needs and interests. Nursing homes must offer meaningful activity programs, not just leave residents idle.
Mar 21, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility's medication error rate was 5 percent or higher — meaning too many doses were given incorrectly, such as the wrong drug, dose, or time.
Mar 21, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not maintain an effective pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Mar 21, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights.
Mar 21, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not coordinate resident assessments with the state's pre-admission screening program for mental illness and intellectual disabilities, or failed to refer residents for the special services they need.
Mar 21, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Mar 21, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration.
Mar 21, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Mar 21, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Mar 21, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have firmly secured handrails on both sides of its hallways.
Mar 21, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. · from a complaint
Dec 16, 2021	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not treat residents with respect and dignity, or did not let them keep and use their own personal belongings.
Dec 16, 2021	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Dec 16, 2021	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation.
Dec 16, 2021	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Dec 16, 2021	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not properly plan a resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs after leaving.
Dec 16, 2021	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep all essential equipment working safely — things like heating and cooling systems, kitchen equipment, and medical devices.
Oct 7, 2020	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs.
Oct 7, 2020	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Oct 7, 2020	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility used feeding tubes without a valid medical reason or the resident's agreement, or did not provide proper care to residents who have feeding tubes.
Oct 7, 2020	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Oct 7, 2020	C · Minimal risk, facility-wide	The facility did not post its nurse staffing information every day. Nursing homes must publicly display how many nurses and aides are on duty each day.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (6 → 12).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2020	5	E
2021	6	E
2024	14	F
2026	1	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Florida avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	4.41	4.03	3.95	top 18% in Florida; top 26% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.89	0.76	0.69	top 27% in Florida; top 21% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	4.04	3.68	3.50	top 17% in Florida; top 22% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.48	0.53	0.48	top 45% in Florida; top 35% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	36.7	41.4	45.8	top 37% in Florida; top 28% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	37.5	46.0	42.9	top 33% in Florida; top 42% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.44, RN 0.70, weekend 3.15. Staffing rating: 4/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 2/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Limited Liability company

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
		Ownership Data Not Available

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"How do you inspect and maintain essential equipment, and how quickly are repairs made?"
"How do you screen new residents for mental health and disability-related needs, and how do you provide the specialized services they require?"
"Can I see this month's activities calendar, and what do you offer residents who can't leave their rooms?"
"What is your current medication error rate, and what have you changed to bring errors down?"
"How is pest control handled here, and when was the last treatment or inspection?"
"Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

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Pinellas Park FL Opco, LLC	0.5 mi	Pinellas Park, FL	★☆☆☆☆	1/5	abuse
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Gulf Shore Care Center	2.6 mi	Pinellas Park, FL	★★★☆☆	3/5
Abbey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center	2.9 mi	Saint Petersburg, FL	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Lexington Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center	3.2 mi	Saint Petersburg, FL	★★★☆☆	2/5
Brighton Bay Center for Rehabilitation and Healing	3.3 mi	Saint Petersburg, FL	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Vivo Healthcare St Petersburg	3.3 mi	Saint Petersburg, FL	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Aventura at the Bay	3.4 mi	Saint Petersburg, FL		—/5	abuseSFF
Balanced Healthcare	3.6 mi	Saint Petersburg, FL	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Tierra Pines Center	4.2 mi	Largo, FL	★★☆☆☆	3/5
Alhambra Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center	4.3 mi	Saint Petersburg, FL	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 105486.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Vivo Healthcare Gateway

8600 Us Hwy 19 N, Pinellas Park, FL 33782 · 7275417515

Health inspection rating 2/5 · CMS overall 2/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "How do you inspect and maintain essential equipment, and how quickly are repairs made?"
☐ "How do you screen new residents for mental health and disability-related needs, and how do you provide the specialized services they require?"
☐ "Can I see this month's activities calendar, and what do you offer residents who can't leave their rooms?"
☐ "What is your current medication error rate, and what have you changed to bring errors down?"
☐ "How is pest control handled here, and when was the last treatment or inspection?"
☐ "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 105486 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)