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Bay Pointe Nursing Pavilion

4201 31ST ST S, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33712 · 7278671104

Nursing HomeMedicare CertifiedMedicaid CertifiedUpdated 2026-05-19
5.0
★★★★★
Overall Rating
Health Inspection
4.0
Staffing
3.0
Quality Measures
5.0
120
Licensed Beds
3.0
Staffing Rating
Bay Pointe Nursing Pavilion earned an overall 5-star rating from CMS, which is the highest possible score. That overall rating is a composite built from three separate ratings, each measuring something different about how the facility operates. The health inspection rating comes in at 4 stars, meaning state inspectors found fewer or less serious problems here than at most facilities, which is a good sign that the home is being run responsibly and safely. The quality measures rating is a perfect 5 stars, reflecting that residents at Bay Pointe are doing well across 15 tracked health outcomes, things like fall rates, pressure wounds, and the management of pain and chronic conditions. This is often the most meaningful number for families because it speaks directly to how residents' physical health holds up over time. The staffing rating sits at 3 stars, which puts Bay Pointe right at the national average for nurse hours per resident, so care is adequate but not exceptional in that area. The way these pieces fit together matters. A facility can still earn a top overall rating even with an average staffing score, and that is the case here. The strength of Bay Pointe's resident health outcomes and its solid inspection record carry significant weight in the composite score. For families, this means the facility has a strong track record of keeping residents healthy and passing regulatory scrutiny, though it is worth asking during a visit how staffing levels are managed on nights and weekends, since that is where average-rated facilities sometimes feel the gap most.
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Questions to ask when visiting
1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during a typical day shift and night shift, and does that number change on weekends or holidays? 2. How long have your nursing staff and CNAs been working here on average, and what does your turnover look like over the past year? 3. If my loved one has a concern or feels unsafe, what is the exact process they follow to report it, and who follows up with them afterward? 4. Can you walk me through what a typical Tuesday looks like for a resident here, from morning to bedtime, including meals, activities, and time outside the room? 5. How does the facility handle residents who need memory care or show signs of cognitive decline, and is that care provided by staff with specific training in dementia? 6. What were the findings from your most recent state inspection, where can I read the full report, and what specific changes did you make in response to any deficiencies? For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to [questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home](/blog/questions-to-ask-before-choosing-a-nursing-home-in-florida).
About CMS Star Ratings

CMS assigns 1–5 star ratings to Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing homes based on three domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The overall rating is a weighted composite.

A 5-star overall rating does not guarantee excellence in every domain — inspect each sub-rating independently. Data is updated quarterly.

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Data sourced from CMS Care Compare. Last updated via nightly pipeline.