WHISPERING OAKS
1514 E CHELSEA ST, TAMPA, FL 33610 · CCN 105299
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 236
- Avg residents/day
- 230.5
- Phone
- 8132386406
Inspection history vs Florida & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Florida avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023-08-24 | 10 | 7.3 | 9.5 | +2.7 worse |
| 2 | 2021-08-13 | 8 | 6.3 | 9.8 | +1.7 worse |
| 3 | 2019-10-10 | 7 | 6.0 | 9.3 | +1.0 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 2 |
| Quality of life and care | 2 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 3 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.33 | 28.2% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.81 | 38.0% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.57 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- SENIOR HEALTH SOUTH
- Facilities in chain
- 8
- Chain avg overall
- 2.00 / 5
Inspection citations (25)
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-11-19 · Health · corrected 2025-12-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-09-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-09-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-09-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-09-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-09-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-09-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-09-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-09-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-09-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-09-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-09-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.2023-06-26 · Health · corrected 2023-07-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2021-08-13 · Health · corrected 2021-09-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.2021-08-13 · Health · corrected 2021-09-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2021-08-13 · Health · corrected 2021-09-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2021-08-13 · Health · corrected 2021-09-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.2021-08-13 · Health · corrected 2021-09-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2021-08-13 · Health · corrected 2021-09-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2021-08-13 · Health · corrected 2021-09-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.2021-08-13 · Health · corrected 2021-09-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2019-10-10 · Health · corrected 2019-11-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2019-10-10 · Health · corrected 2019-11-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2019-10-10 · Health · corrected 2019-11-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2019-10-10 · Health · corrected 2019-11-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENIOR HEALTH PROPERTIES SOUTH, INC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2002-12-23 |
| SENIOR HEALTH SOUTH-TAMPA LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2000-11-20 |
| AEGIR HEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2009-09-01 |
| CONSULTING SUPPORT SERVICES, LLC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2011-06-28 |
| FACILITY SUPPORT COMPANY, LLC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2010-12-13 |
| KANE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2012-06-06 |
| CROWE, JULIEANN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-05-17 |
| FITZPATRICK, CYNTHIA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-10-31 |
| JAFFE, HOWARD | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2014-07-01 |
Other facilities in TAMPA
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| CANTERBURY TOWERS INC | ★★★★★ | 60 |
| EXCEL CARE CENTER | ★★★★☆ | 120 |
| Vivo Healthcare Gandy | ★★★☆☆ | 160 |
| BLUE PALMS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER AT FLE | ★★★☆☆ | 163 |
| WOODBRIDGE CARE CENTER AND REHAB | ★★★☆☆ | 120 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.