South Heritage Health & Rehabilitation Center
Saint Petersburg, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105117) · 74 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $145,109
Phone: (727) 894-5125 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
South Heritage Health & Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 star, below Florida's state average of 3.27 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
South Heritage reports total nurse staffing of about 3.19 hours per resident per day, including just 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.4%.
South Heritage has 2 federal fines on record totaling $145,109.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, meaning families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
South Heritage Health & Rehabilitation Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, first certified by Medicare and Medicaid on June 1, 1982. It is certified for 74 beds and reports an average daily census of 58.7 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare data, South Heritage holds an Overall star rating of 1, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its Health Inspection rating is also 1, its Quality Measures rating is 3, and its Staffing rating is 2.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.19 hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.4%.
On penalties: CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $145,109.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a substantiated finding related to abuse; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare directly.
South Heritage is part of the Senior Health South chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.9 across the chain. There has been no change of ownership reported in the last 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
South Heritage has an overall rating of 1 star, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.19 hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 stars; nursing turnover is 52.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 2 fines totaling $145,109.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; no Special Focus status is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 74 beds with an average daily census of 58.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Senior Health South chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average rating of 1.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 1, 1982.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; South Heritage scores 1, 1, 2, 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 7278945125 and verify 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 7278945125 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105117?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.