OAKS OF CLEARWATER, THE

Oaks of Clearwater, The holds an overall 2-star rating from CMS, which means it falls below average compared to other nursing homes nationwide. That overall score is built from three separate pieces: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The health inspection rating is also 2 stars, meaning state inspectors found a higher-than-average number of citations, or more serious ones, during their visits. That's worth paying attention to, since inspections look at real, on-the-ground conditions inside the facility. The staffing rating is likewise 2 stars, which tells you that nurses are spending less time with each resident than you'd typically expect to see. In practical terms, that can affect how quickly staff respond to residents' needs and how closely they monitor changes in health. The one brighter spot is the quality measures rating, which comes in at 3 stars, or average. This score is based on 15 clinical indicators, things like whether residents are experiencing falls, pressure wounds, or declines in mobility. An average score here suggests resident health outcomes are in a more typical range, even if some other areas of the facility are struggling. Taken together, the ratings paint a picture of a facility where families may want to ask direct questions about staffing schedules and what steps management is taking to address inspection findings before making a final decision.