Nursing home · Tarpon Springs, FL
Tarpon Bayou Center
515 Chesapeake Dr, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 · (727) 934-4629
Tarpon Bayou Center is a 114-bed nonprofit nursing home in Tarpon Springs, Florida (Pinellas County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1974. On average it cares for 100 residents a day (about 87% of its certified beds). It is part of Hearthstone Senior Communities, a group of 8 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 1 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 | 3.09 | 3.86 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.55 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 2.96 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 25% | 42% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 29% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 0 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | April 11, 2024 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 17 above the state average of 7 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 0 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 1 totalling $10,170 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: Non profit - Corporation. Legal business name: Tarpon Rehabilitation Center, 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 Tarpon Bayou Center?
CMS rates Tarpon Bayou Center 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 stars for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Tarpon Bayou Center have?
114 certified beds, with an average of 100 residents a day.
Does Tarpon Bayou Center 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 Tarpon Bayou Center?
(727) 934-4629. Address: 515 Chesapeake Dr, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689.
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).