Gulfport Nursing Center

Gulfport Nursing Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 1430 Pasadena Ave S in Pasadena, Florida, within Pinellas County. The facility operates with 126 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents and remains an active provider. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of one to five, with five representing the highest performance relative to other facilities nationally. Gulfport Nursing Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 1. The health inspection rating is also 1, reflecting findings from recent standard and complaint inspections conducted by state surveyors. The staffing rating is 2, which accounts for the levels of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 3, based on clinical data indicators such as rates of hospitalization, falls, and pressure ulcers among residents. The facility maintains an active license with the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), and prospective users of this data should consult the AHCA website for the most current survey date and inspection details. Gulfport Nursing Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, which are the two primary federal and state insurance programs covering skilled nursing care in the United States. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing stays following a qualifying hospital admission, while Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria. Individuals seeking information about private pay rates or supplemental insurance acceptance should contact the facility directly at (727) 347-1257. When considered in the context of Florida state averages, Gulfport Nursing Center falls below typical performance benchmarks in several rating categories. The statewide average overall star rating for Florida nursing facilities generally hovers around 3, making this facility's overall rating of 1 notably lower than the state norm. The health inspection rating of 1 similarly indicates a greater number or severity of cited deficiencies compared to most Florida facilities. The staffing rating of 2 is below the state average, while the quality measure rating of 3 is more consistent with state and national midpoints. This data is derived from CMS Nursing Home Compare reporting and is intended to provide a factual reference for consumers, caregivers, and researchers reviewing long-term care options in the Pinellas County area.