TARPON BAYOU CENTER — Nursing Home in TARPON SPRINGS, FL
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 114 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 108.5 |
| CMS Certification Number | 105280 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.12 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.61 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
TARPON BAYOU CENTER had 17 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (April 11, 2024).
Inspection Findings — April 11, 2024
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Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. (Level D)Corrected — May 10, 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 — May 10, 2024
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Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (Level D)Corrected — June 28, 2024
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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. (Level E)Corrected — May 10, 2024
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Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition (Level D)Corrected — May 10, 2024
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Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Level D)Corrected — May 10, 2024
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PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities (Level E)Corrected — May 10, 2024
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Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Level D)Corrected — June 28, 2024
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Level E)Corrected — June 28, 2024
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Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. (Level E)Corrected — May 10, 2024
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Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (Level D)Corrected — June 28, 2024
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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. (Level D)Corrected — June 28, 2024
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Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (Level D)Corrected — June 28, 2024
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Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (Level D)Corrected — June 28, 2024
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Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. (Level F)Corrected — June 28, 2024
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level F)Corrected — June 28, 2024
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Keep all essential equipment working safely. (Level F)Corrected — May 10, 2024
Tarpon Bayou Center is a 114-bed nursing home in Tarpon Springs, Florida. It holds a 1-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident day, below the Florida average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in April 2024, cited 17 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The inspection found multiple deficiencies but none were classified as severe, which is a relative plus. You should ask how the facility plans to address its below-average nurse staffing levels and how that affects care-plan completion, timely revisions, and response systems in resident rooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TARPON BAYOU CENTER Medicare and Medicaid certified?
TARPON BAYOU CENTER is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is TARPON BAYOU CENTER's CMS star rating?
TARPON BAYOU CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at TARPON BAYOU CENTER?
TARPON BAYOU CENTER reports 3.12142 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has TARPON BAYOU CENTER had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, TARPON BAYOU CENTER had 17 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does TARPON BAYOU CENTER have?
TARPON BAYOU CENTER has 114 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- PENINSULA REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER — 1/5 — 1.8 mi
- AVIATA AT THE PALMS — 1/5 — 4.7 mi
- ST MARK VILLAGE — 5/5 — 5.3 mi
- OAKPARK HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER — 4/5 — 6.2 mi
- TRINITY REGIONAL REHAB CENTER — 2/5 — 6.5 mi
- ASPIRE AT RIDGE HAVEN — 3/5 — 6.8 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.