TARPON BAYOU CENTER

515 CHESAPEAKE DR
TARPON SPRINGS FL 34689
Phone: 7279344629

Non profit - Corporation

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
1/5
Much below average
Overall rating1/5
Health inspections1/5
Staffing3/5
Quality measures3/5
Long-stay quality4/5
Short-stay quality1/5
  • Overall rating vs. the Florida average: 2.3 star lower (3.3), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the Tarpon Springs average: 1.0 star lower (2.0), below average

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds114
Average residents per day98.3
Occupancy86%
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
ChainHEARTHSTONE SENIOR COMMUNITIES (8 facilities)
CountyPinellas
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1974-04-12
CMS certification number (CCN)105280
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle17

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.28
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.16
Registered nurse turnover28.6%
Total nursing staff turnover23.1%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)1
Fines (total value)$10,170
Payment denials0
Total penalties1
This facility has $10,170 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

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Is TARPON BAYOU CENTER highly rated?

CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 3, and quality measures 3.

How many beds does TARPON BAYOU CENTER have?

CMS certifies 114 beds; the facility reports an average of 98.3 residents per day (about 86% occupancy).

Does TARPON BAYOU CENTER have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $10,170 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has TARPON BAYOU CENTER been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.