Morton Plant Rehabilitation Center
Belleair, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105128) · 126 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (727) 462-7600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Morton Plant Rehabilitation Center holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above Florida's state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Morton Plant Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.33 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.30 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.7%.
Morton Plant Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record, with $0.00 in total fines and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Morton Plant Rehabilitation Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Belleair, Pinellas County, Florida, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since October 1980. The facility is licensed for 126 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 104.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Morton Plant Rehabilitation Center holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Florida state average overall rating of 3.27. This overall score is built from three component ratings: a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a quality measures (QM) rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
On nurse staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of approximately 4.33 hours per resident per day, including about 1.30 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.7%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists zero fines for this facility, meaning no federal fines on record, with total fine amount of $0.00. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus program, which is reserved for facilities identified as persistently underperforming and placed under increased inspection scrutiny.
No ownership change has been recorded in the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation data is provided in the CMS record for this facility. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Morton Plant Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above Florida's state average of 3.27.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 4.33 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.30 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars and 25.7% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists zero fines and $0.00 in total fines, with no payment denials on record.
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 designated under the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 126 beds and reports an average daily census of 104.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data is included in the CMS record.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on October 1, 1980.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (3 stars here), staffing (5 stars), and quality measures (5 stars) — which combine to form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The CMS data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at (727) 462-7600 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided CMS data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (727) 462-7600 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105128?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.