WHISPERING OAKS
1514 E CHELSEA ST, TAMPA, FL, 33610 · 8132386406
Whispering Oaks provides about 3.33 total nurse hours per resident each day, which falls a bit below the 3.87-hour average seen across [Florida nursing homes](/florida/tampa). In practical terms, that gap can add up over the course of a day, potentially meaning slightly less hands-on time for things like repositioning, assistance with meals, or just checking in on a resident's comfort. Where Whispering Oaks does stand out is in registered nurse coverage specifically - residents here receive around 0.81 RN hours per day compared to the Florida average of 0.52, which suggests more time with higher-skilled nursing staff who can assess medical changes and make quicker clinical decisions. So while the overall staffing volume is slightly lower than average, the quality of the nursing presence appears stronger, and families should weigh both of those factors when thinking about what day-to-day care might actually look like for their loved one.
Per-Shift Breakdown
RN, LPN, and CNA hours per resident per day and weekend staffing levels are available on CMS Care Compare.
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