Oaks Of Clearwater, The

The Oaks of Clearwater is a skilled nursing facility located at 420 Bay Ave in Clearwater, Florida, within Pinellas County. The facility operates 60 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The Oaks of Clearwater holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 stars, and the staffing rating is also 2 out of 5 stars. The quality measure rating is 3 out of 5 stars, indicating a moderate performance on clinical outcome metrics relative to other facilities. These ratings are derived from data reported to CMS and updated on a regular basis. The facility maintains an active status with the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, confirming current licensure to operate in the state. As a dually certified facility, The Oaks of Clearwater accepts payment through both Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and coverage limitations. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria in Florida. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (727) 445-4700 to discuss current bed availability, private pay rates, and specific insurance acceptance. When compared to Florida state averages, The Oaks of Clearwater falls below the statewide benchmark in overall, health inspection, and staffing ratings. Florida nursing facilities as a whole tend to perform at or near a 3-star average across CMS categories, meaning this facility's 2-star ratings in health inspection and staffing represent performance below the typical range observed across the state. The 3-star quality measure rating aligns more closely with the state median. Pinellas County contains a substantial number of licensed skilled nursing facilities, providing families in the greater Clearwater area with multiple options when evaluating care settings. Comparing CMS star ratings, inspection histories, and staffing data across facilities can assist in forming a fuller picture of available options in the region.