Nursing home · Tampa, FL
Whispering Oaks
1514 E Chelsea St, Tampa, FL 33610 · (813) 238-6406
Whispering Oaks is a 236-bed for-profit nursing home in Tampa, Florida (Hillsborough County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1980. On average it cares for 231 residents a day (about 98% of its certified beds). It is part of Senior Health South, a group of 8 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars; the average in Florida is 3.3.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | Florida avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.24 | 3.86 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.70 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.06 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 32% | 42% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 38% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 1 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | February 12, 2026 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 10 above the state average of 7 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 1 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 0 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company. Legal business name: Senior Health-Tnf, LLC. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Whispering Oaks?
CMS rates Whispering Oaks 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 stars for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Whispering Oaks have?
236 certified beds, with an average of 231 residents a day.
Does Whispering Oaks accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Whispering Oaks?
(813) 238-6406. Address: 1514 E Chelsea St, Tampa, FL 33610.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).