Whispering Oaks
1514 E Chelsea St · Tampa, FL · 33610 · 8132386406
236 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Senior Health South
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 75 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.32 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.75 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.14 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 30% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (30 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected March 12, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected March 12, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 12, 2026
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected March 12, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 12, 2026
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected March 12, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 12, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected March 12, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 12, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 12, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 12, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 12, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 24, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023
Provide 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.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023
Implement 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.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023
Ensure 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.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 24, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure 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.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 26, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected July 17, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2021
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 13, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 13, 2021
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected September 13, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2021
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected September 13, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105299 · certified since June 1, 1980. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.