Tarpon Bayou Center
Tarpon Springs, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105280) · 114 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $10,170
Phone: (727) 934-4629 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Tarpon Bayou Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Tarpon Bayou Center reports 3.16 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 23.1%. CMS gives it a staffing rating of 3 out of 5.
Tarpon Bayou Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $10,170.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Tarpon Bayou Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Tarpon Springs, Pinellas County, Florida, first approved for federal certification on April 12, 1974. The facility is licensed for 114 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 98.3 residents. It operates under non-profit corporation ownership and has not changed ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Tarpon Bayou Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27. The health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, the quality measure rating is 3 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
CMS-reported nurse staffing totals 3.16 nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 23.1%.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $10,170.00 for this facility. There are 0 payment denials on record. CMS's abuse icon is not indicated for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
Tarpon Bayou Center is part of the Hearthstone Senior Communities chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.9 across the chain.
Data 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?
Tarpon Bayou Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27.
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 3.16 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours, with a 23.1% nursing turnover rate; the CMS staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $10,170.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the abuse icon is not indicated and the facility is not listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 114 certified beds and an average daily census of 98.3 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 Hearthstone Senior Communities chain, which has 8 facilities averaging a 1.9 CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on April 12, 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 3, and 3 respectively out of 5.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (727) 934-4629 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The CMS data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (727) 934-4629 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105280?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.