Tarpon Bayou Center

Tarpon Bayou Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 515 Chesapeake Drive in Tarpon Springs, Florida, within Pinellas County. The facility operates as a non-profit corporation and holds 114 certified beds. It is certified to serve both Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, making it accessible to a broad range of residents requiring long-term or post-acute care. 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. Tarpon Bayou Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5. The health inspection rating, which reflects findings from on-site state surveys, is also rated 1 out of 5. The staffing rating, which measures nursing staff hours relative to resident census, stands at 3 out of 5. The quality measure rating, based on clinical outcome indicators such as hospitalization rates and functional status metrics, is rated 3 out of 5. The facility maintains an active license with the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) in the state of Florida. Prospective residents and families are encouraged to review the most recent survey date and inspection findings through the AHCA and CMS Care Compare databases for the most current compliance information. Tarpon Bayou Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, which are the two primary federal and state insurance programs covering skilled nursing care. Medicare generally covers short-term skilled nursing stays following a qualifying hospital admission, while Medicaid may cover long-term custodial care for eligible individuals who meet financial and clinical criteria. Residents and families should contact the facility directly at (727) 934-4629 to inquire about private pay options, supplemental insurance acceptance, and current bed availability. When compared to Florida state averages for nursing facilities, Tarpon Bayou Center presents a mixed profile. The overall and health inspection ratings of 1 out of 5 fall below the Florida statewide average, indicating a greater number or severity of deficiencies recorded during regulatory surveys than is typical across the state. The staffing and quality measure ratings of 3 out of 5 are closer to state and national midpoints, suggesting performance in those domains that is more in line with peer facilities. Florida has a large and varied nursing facility market, and CMS ratings are one standardized tool for comparing facilities across consistent metrics. This data is updated periodically by CMS and reflects conditions documented during the most recent inspection cycle.