MARION AND BERNARD L SAMSON NURSING CENTER — Nursing Home in SAINT PETERSBURG, FL
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 180 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 157.8 |
| CMS Certification Number | 105504 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 4.07 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.86 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
MARION AND BERNARD L SAMSON NURSING CENTER had 13 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (March 21, 2024).
Inspection Findings — March 21, 2024
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Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (Level D)Corrected — April 21, 2024
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PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities (Level F)Corrected — April 21, 2024
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (Level D)Corrected — April 21, 2024
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Level D)Corrected — April 21, 2024
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Post nurse staffing information every day. (Level F)Corrected — April 21, 2024
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Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (Level D)Corrected — April 21, 2024
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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. (Level E)Corrected — April 21, 2024
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level E)Corrected — April 21, 2024
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level E)Corrected — April 21, 2024
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Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. (Level F)Corrected — April 21, 2024
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Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Level D)Corrected — April 21, 2024
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Level D)Corrected — April 21, 2024
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Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Level E)Corrected — April 21, 2024
Marion and Bernard L Samson Nursing Center is a 180-bed nursing home in Saint Petersburg, Florida. It holds a 2-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident day, above the Florida average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in March 2024, cited 13 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The facility shows relatively stronger nurse staffing than many local homes, which can support day-to-day care. However, a recent inspection cited multiple deficiencies — including concerns about pressure ulcer care and medication management — so it’s worth asking how the home monitors and prevents pressure ulcers and how it tracks and reduces medication errors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MARION AND BERNARD L SAMSON NURSING CENTER Medicare and Medicaid certified?
MARION AND BERNARD L SAMSON NURSING CENTER is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is MARION AND BERNARD L SAMSON NURSING CENTER's CMS star rating?
MARION AND BERNARD L SAMSON NURSING CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at MARION AND BERNARD L SAMSON NURSING CENTER?
MARION AND BERNARD L SAMSON NURSING CENTER reports 4.07121 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has MARION AND BERNARD L SAMSON NURSING CENTER had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, MARION AND BERNARD L SAMSON NURSING CENTER had 13 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does MARION AND BERNARD L SAMSON NURSING CENTER have?
MARION AND BERNARD L SAMSON NURSING CENTER has 180 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
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- EAGLE LAKE NURSING AND REHAB CARE CENTER — 1/5 — 1.0 mi
- SPRINGS AT BOCA CIEGA BAY — 4/5 — 1.1 mi
- BOCA CIEGA CENTER — 2/5 — 1.2 mi
- GOLFVIEW NURSING CENTER — 2/5 — 2.0 mi
- GULFPORT NURSING CENTER — 1/5 — 2.0 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 21, 2026.