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Egret Cove Center

Saint Petersburg, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105293) · 120 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 2★ (state average 3.27★ — below state average)
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $5,346
Phone: (727) 347-6151 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Egret Cove Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 stars, below the Florida state average of 3.27 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.

Egret Cove Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.13 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.0%.

Egret Cove Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $5,346.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not part of the Special Focus program.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Egret Cove Center Egret Cove Center: 2★ 2★ FL average FL average: 3.27★ 3.27★ Hearthstone Senior chain avg Hearthstone Senior chain avg: 1.9★ 1.9★

About this facility

Egret Cove Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home located in Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida. It has been certified since April 1976 and operates 120 certified beds, with an average of 101 residents. The facility is organized as a non-profit corporation and is part of the Hearthstone Senior Communities chain, which includes 8 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.9 stars.

According to CMS Care Compare, Egret Cove Center holds an overall rating of 2 stars, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection, 2 stars; quality measures, 2 stars; and staffing, 3 stars.

Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.13, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.0%.

On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine on record totaling $5,346.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility.

CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus program, which designates facilities as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.

Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to available data.

This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Egret Cove Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 stars, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27 stars.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is 3.13 hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3, and nursing staff turnover is 49.0%.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $5,346.00 and 0 payment denials.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus program.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

It has 120 certified beds with an average of 101 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is operated as a non-profit corporation and is part of the Hearthstone Senior Communities chain, which has 8 facilities averaging 1.9 stars.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

It has been certified since April 1976.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, which combine into an overall star rating; here they are 2, 3, and 2 stars respectively, with an overall of 2 stars.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 7273476151 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The data provided does not include tour details; please contact the facility at 7273476151 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105293?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.