Clearwater Center
Clearwater, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105274) · 109 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $76,496
Phone: (727) 443-7639 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Clearwater Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Florida state average of 3.27 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Clearwater Center reports 3.10 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.2%.
Clearwater Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $76,496.00, with no payment denials. CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program, indicating a history of persistent poor inspection performance.
About this facility
Clearwater Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida, first approved in 1973. It is a non-profit corporation with 109 certified beds and an average of 97.0 residents. The facility is part of the Hearthstone Senior Communities chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Clearwater Center holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measures rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.10 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 40.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $76,496.00. There have been no payment denials on record. CMS has designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program, which identifies homes with a history of persistent poor performance on inspections and places them under increased regulatory scrutiny. There is no abuse icon indicator noted in the data provided. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare vintage available at time of listing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Clearwater Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Clearwater Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.10 hours per resident per day, with 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover is 40.2%. Its CMS staffing rating is 3 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $76,496.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS has designated Clearwater Center as an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program, indicating a history of persistently poor inspection performance and increased oversight; no abuse icon is noted in the available data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 109 certified beds with an average of 97.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Clearwater Center is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Hearthstone Senior Communities chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Clearwater Center was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on August 22, 1973.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Clearwater Center scores 1, 1, 3, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at (727) 443-7639 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (727) 443-7639 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Clearwater Center's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105274?state=FL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.