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Whispering Oaks
1514 E Chelsea St, Tampa, FL 33610 (opens Google Maps) · Hillsborough County · (813) 238-6406· 236 certified beds · avg 230 residents/day · certified since Jun 1, 1980 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
Part of chain: SENIOR HEALTH SOUTH (8 facilities, chain avg rating 1.9★)
2/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Feb 12, 2026
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
3.61
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★☆☆☆2/5 · CMS overall rating: 3/5 · how star ratings work →
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 quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 29 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
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. F-0644
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. F-0645
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. F-0812
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CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | 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. · F-0644 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | 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. · F-0645 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | 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. · F-0812 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | 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. · F-0880 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate. · F-0554 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. · F-0584 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0656 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. · F-0677 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason. · F-0757 |
| Nov 19, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint · F-0600 |
| Aug 24, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | 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. · F-0812 |
| Aug 24, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0609 |
| Aug 24, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0644 |
| Aug 24, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide the care needed to maintain or improve residents' movement and flexibility — such as range-of-motion exercises — leading to avoidable decline. · F-0688 |
| Aug 24, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not try to gradually reduce doses of mood- and mind-altering medications or use non-drug approaches first, as required, or used 'as needed' psychiatric drugs without proper limits. · F-0758 |
| Aug 24, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0759 |
| Aug 24, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0761 |
| Aug 24, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide or arrange dental services for its residents. Nursing homes are responsible for making sure residents can get dental care. · F-0791 |
| Aug 24, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations. · F-0883 |
| Aug 24, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint · F-0684 |
| Aug 24, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · from a complaint · F-0693 |
| Aug 13, 2021 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not honor residents' right to make their own choices about their daily lives, such as when to wake up, what to eat, or how to spend their time. · F-0561 |
| Aug 13, 2021 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0550 |
| Aug 13, 2021 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep residents' personal and medical information private and confidential. · F-0583 |
| Aug 13, 2021 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not give residents (and their representatives and the ombudsman, a state advocate for residents) proper advance notice before a transfer or discharge, including information about their right to appeal. · F-0623 |
| Aug 13, 2021 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not give the resident or their representative written notice of how long it would hold the resident's bed during a hospital stay or approved leave. · F-0625 |
| Aug 13, 2021 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. · F-0641 |
| Aug 13, 2021 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required. · F-0657 |
| Aug 13, 2021 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide or arrange dental services for its residents. Nursing homes are responsible for making sure residents can get dental care. · F-0791 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (9 → 9).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2021
All citations: 8
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2023
All citations: 11
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2025
All citations: 1
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2026
All citations: 9
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8 | 0 | E |
| 2023 | 11 | 0 | E |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | D |
| 2026 | 9 | 0 | E |
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)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityFlorida averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 3.61
Florida average: 4.03
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.84
Florida average: 0.76
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 3.37
Florida average: 3.68
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 3.61 | 4.03 | 3.95 | bottom 25% in Florida; bottom 42% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.84 | 0.76 | 0.69 | top 32% in Florida; top 25% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.37 | 3.68 | 3.50 | bottom 30% in Florida; top 49% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.80 | 0.53 | 0.48 | top 15% in Florida; top 11% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 30.9 | 41.4 | 45.8 | top 25% in Florida; top 16% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 38.3 | 46.0 | 42.9 | top 35% in Florida; top 44% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — 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 3.33, RN 0.77, weekend 3.11.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.33 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 4/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
For profit - Limited Liability company
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Health Properties South, INC | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 100% | 12/23/2002 |
| Senior Health South-Tampa LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | 100% | 11/20/2000 |
| Aegir Health Management LLC | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2009 |
| Aegir Health Management LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/16/2025 |
| Consulting Support Services, LLC | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/28/2011 |
| Consulting Support Services, LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/16/2025 |
| Crowe, Julieann | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/17/2022 |
| Crowe, Julieann | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/17/2022 |
| Facility Support Company, LLC | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/13/2010 |
| Facility Support Company, LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/24/2025 |
| Fitzpatrick, Cynthia | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/31/2022 |
| Fitzpatrick, Cynthia | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/31/2022 |
| Jaffe, Howard | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2014 |
| Kane Financial Services, LLC | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/06/2012 |
| Kane Financial Services, LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/24/2025 |
| Select Rehabilitation, LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/19/2016 |
All 16 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.
Other facilities in the same chain
CMS lists this facility under the chain Senior Health South — 8 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.
- Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center — Winter Haven, FL · overall 2/5
- Alpine Health and Rehabilitation Center — Saint Petersburg, FL · overall 1/5
- Community Convalescent Center — Plant City, FL · overall 1/5
- Concordia Manor — Saint Petersburg, FL · overall 1/5abuseSFF
- First Coast Health and Rehabilitation Center — Jacksonville, FL · overall 4/5
- South Heritage Health & Rehabilitation Center — Saint Petersburg, FL · overall 1/5abuse
- Treasure Isle Care Center — North Bay Village, FL · overall 2/5
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "How do you identify and arrange specialized services for residents with mental health conditions or disabilities?"
- "How do you screen new residents for mental health and disability-related needs, and how do you provide the specialized services they require?"
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
- "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
- "If my family member is able to manage their own medications, would you allow it, and how is that decided?"
- "Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
- "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
- "How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "Your weekend nurse staffing is reported below the Florida midpoint — how does the weekend schedule differ from a weekday?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 31% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "The ownership record on file lists 16 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (12 closest of 58 within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elon Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 1.0 mi | Tampa, FL | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Ybor City Center for Rehabilitation and Healing | 1.9 mi | Tampa, FL | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Aviata at the Bay | 2.8 mi | Tampa, FL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | abuse |
| Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Tampa | 2.8 mi | Tampa, FL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Excel Care Center | 5.3 mi | Tampa, FL | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| The Bristol Care Center | 5.8 mi | Tampa, FL | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Canterbury Towers INC | 5.9 mi | Tampa, FL | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Aviata at Fletcher | 6.0 mi | Tampa, FL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Blue Palms Health and Rehabilitation Center at Fle | 6.0 mi | Tampa, FL | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Palm Garden of Tampa | 6.2 mi | Tampa, FL | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Fairway Oaks Center | 6.4 mi | Tampa, FL | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Bayshore Pointe Nursing and Rehab Center | 7.1 mi | Tampa, FL | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 |
Compare this facility with the 3 closest →
Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in Hillsborough, FL — 30 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- Woodbridge Care Center and Rehab — Tampa, FL · overall 3/5
- Aviata at Central Park — Brandon, FL · overall 3/5
- Aviata at Oakfield — Brandon, FL · overall 2/5
Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 105299.
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