WHISPERING OAKS — Nursing Home in TAMPA, FL
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 236 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 231.2 |
| CMS Certification Number | 105299 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.30 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.81 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
WHISPERING OAKS had 9 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (February 12, 2026).
Inspection Findings — February 12, 2026
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Level D)Corrected — March 12, 2026
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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 — March 12, 2026
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Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (Level D)Corrected — March 12, 2026
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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 D)Corrected — March 12, 2026
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Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. (Level E)Corrected — March 12, 2026
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PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities (Level E)Corrected — March 12, 2026
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Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Level D)Corrected — March 12, 2026
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Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (Level D)Corrected — March 12, 2026
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level E)Corrected — March 12, 2026
Whispering Oaks is a 236-bed nursing home in Tampa, Florida. It holds a 3-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident day, below the Florida average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in February 2026, cited 9 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The facility’s latest survey did not include any severe deficiencies, which suggests problems found were not judged to pose immediate, serious harm. Given the survey findings and that staffing is below the state average, ask how the facility is staffing shifts and supervising residents to prevent accidents and address the cited care and medication concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WHISPERING OAKS Medicare and Medicaid certified?
WHISPERING OAKS is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is WHISPERING OAKS's CMS star rating?
WHISPERING OAKS has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at WHISPERING OAKS?
WHISPERING OAKS reports 3.30299 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has WHISPERING OAKS had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, WHISPERING OAKS had 9 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does WHISPERING OAKS have?
WHISPERING OAKS has 236 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- ELON MANOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER — 3/5 — 1.0 mi
- YBOR CITY CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALING — 4/5 — 1.9 mi
- AVIATA AT THE BAY — 1/5 — 2.8 mi
- REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER OF TAMPA — 1/5 — 2.8 mi
- EXCEL CARE CENTER — 5/5 — 5.3 mi
- THE BRISTOL CARE CENTER — 5.8 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.