Marion And Bernard L Samson Nursing Center

Marion and Bernard L Samson Nursing Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 255 59th St N in Saint Petersburg, Florida, within Pinellas County. The facility operates 180 certified beds and is classified as a non-profit organization under the "Non profit - Other" ownership category. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents, and it maintains an active operational status. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across several performance domains. Marion and Bernard L Samson Nursing Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, indicating a middle-range performance relative to other facilities nationally. The health inspection rating stands at 2 out of 5, which reflects findings from recent state and federal inspections and falls below the national midpoint. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5, indicating staffing levels that are above average compared to similar facilities. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, representing the highest tier in this category, which covers clinical outcome indicators such as rates of hospital readmission, use of antipsychotic medications, and physical functioning. The facility holds an active license from the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), the Florida state agency responsible for oversight of nursing home operations. Marion and Bernard L Samson Nursing Center is certified to participate in both the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare coverage at skilled nursing facilities typically applies to short-term stays following a qualifying hospital admission and is subject to specific eligibility criteria and coverage limits. Medicaid coverage, administered jointly by the federal government and the state of Florida, may apply to longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and functional eligibility requirements. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly and consult with a benefits counselor to determine applicable coverage options. When compared to Florida state averages, Marion and Bernard L Samson Nursing Center presents a mixed profile. Florida nursing facilities average approximately 2.8 to 3.0 in overall CMS star ratings, placing this facility near the state midpoint overall. Its health inspection rating of 2 falls below the state average, which may indicate a higher number or severity of deficiencies identified during inspections. However, the staffing rating of 4 exceeds what is typical for Florida facilities, where staffing levels are frequently cited as a challenge across the sector. The quality measure rating of 5 places the facility in the top tier statewide for clinical outcome indicators, a notable distinction within this performance category. Taken together, these ratings reflect varied performance across the measured domains, and each category represents a distinct aspect of facility operations.