Fairway Oaks Center

Fairway Oaks Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 13806 N 46th St in Tampa, Florida, within Hillsborough County. The facility operates 120 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit, individually owned organization. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents, making it a dual-eligible provider under federal program guidelines. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services assigns Fairway Oaks Center an overall star rating of 2 out of 5. This rating is derived from three component categories. The health inspection rating stands at 2 out of 5, reflecting findings from onsite surveys conducted by state inspectors. The staffing rating is also 2 out of 5, based on reported nursing hours per resident per day, including registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, and certified nursing assistant hours. The quality measure rating is 3 out of 5, which is derived from clinical data points such as rates of hospitalization, falls, pressure ulcers, and other resident outcome indicators. The facility maintains an active status with the Agency for Health Care Administration, which oversees licensure for skilled nursing facilities in Florida. Fairway Oaks Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. This dual certification allows the facility to serve residents who qualify under federal Medicare guidelines for short-term skilled nursing care, as well as those who rely on Florida Medicaid for long-term residential coverage. Prospective residents and their representatives are advised to contact the facility directly at (813) 977-4214 to confirm current bed availability and to clarify specific payment arrangements, including any private pay policies. When compared to Florida state averages, Fairway Oaks Center falls below the statewide norm in several categories. Florida nursing facilities average approximately 2.9 to 3.2 stars overall, meaning the 2-star overall rating at this facility is below the typical range for the state. Both the health inspection and staffing component ratings of 2 are similarly below what is observed at the median Florida facility. The quality measure rating of 3 is closer to the state average for that individual component. These comparisons are based on CMS data and reflect performance relative to other certified nursing facilities operating in Florida at the time of the most recent rating cycle. Individuals researching care options in the Tampa area may find this comparative context useful when reviewing the facility alongside other providers in Hillsborough County.