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Whispering Oaks

1514 E Chelsea St, Tampa, FL 33610

Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation

For Pricing & Availability

(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(813) 238-6406

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $5,837

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $5,840
  • Average State Price: $6,293
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Whispering Oaks Description

    Whispering Oaks is a community that offers nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 2.8 miles outside Tampa, Florida. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 making it the 68th highest rated community in the city out of 86 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 1 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    6.3
    Whispering Oaks
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 51 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 70 out of 87 communities in Tampa
  • Ranking in State: 1948 out of 2240 communities in FL
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care A

    Staff A

    Cleanliness B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Reviews of Whispering Oaks have varied significantly, with some highlighting exceptional care and others pointing out serious concerns. Positive feedback includes the facility's effective COVID-19 protocols, exceptional care for residents, especially during the pandemic, and the professional and friendly staff. Many reviewers appreciated the facility's cleanliness, the family-like atmosphere, and the engaging activities provided for residents. The dedication of the staff, including nurses and the director of nursing, was frequently mentioned, with some staff members going above and beyond to ensure residents' needs were met.

    However, there were also negative reviews concerning the facility's handling of visitors and delivery drivers, with some suggesting a lack of care and professionalism in these interactions. Concerns about the facility's cleanliness, with reports of unsanitary conditions and unpleasant odors, were also noted. Some reviews mentioned overcrowding, poor food quality, and issues with personal belongings being lost or mishandled. There were serious allegations of mistreatment and neglect, including inappropriate behavior by staff and a lack of responsiveness from the administration.

    Overall, while some families have had positive experiences with Whispering Oaks, citing the care and attention their loved ones received, others have raised significant concerns about the facility's operations and the well-being of its residents. Prospective residents and their families may want to consider these varied experiences when making decisions about care.


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    Health

    Medication management

    24-hour nursing care

    State-of-the-art medical equipment

    In-house physician services

    Alzheimer’s and dementia care

    Complete therapy programs


    Services

    Housekeeping and laundry services


    Activities

    Full range of recreational programs

    Bingo

    Music

    Art

    Recreational programs


    Community Amenities

    In-house beauty and barber services


    Room Amenities

    Toileting

    Bathing

    Activities of daily living

    Dressing


    Dining

    Three nutritious meals a day

    Snacks

    A registered dietitian

    Nutritional support


    Transportation

    Transportation



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 1
    Health inspection rating: 1
    Staffing rating: 4
    Quality measure rating: 1
    Long-term quality measure rating: 1


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: June 1, 1980
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 236
    Total current residents: 219
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Both


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 3
    Number of substantiated complaints: 1
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 1
    Total cost of fines: $57437


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2021-08-12 2021-08-12 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
    2018-08-10 2018-09-10 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
    2018-08-10 2018-09-10 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Implement emergency and standby power systems.
    2018-08-10 2018-09-10 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2018-08-10 2018-09-10 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2018-08-10 2018-09-10 D Smoke Deficiencies Meet other general requirements.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-02-01 2023-03-02 J Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    2023-02-01 2023-03-02 J Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2023-02-01 2023-03-02 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
    2021-08-13 2021-09-13 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2021-08-13 2021-09-13 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
    2021-08-13 2021-09-13 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
    2021-08-13 2021-09-13 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Notify 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 2021-09-13 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2021-08-13 2021-09-13 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop 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 2021-09-13 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
    2021-08-13 2021-09-13 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
    2019-10-10 2019-11-10 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2019-10-10 2019-11-10 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
    2019-10-10 2019-11-10 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    2019-10-10 2019-11-10 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2018-08-10 2018-09-10 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2018-08-10 2018-09-10 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    2018-08-10 2018-09-10 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2020-01-30 $7,166
    2023-02-01 $57,437

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Tampa which is 2.8 miles away and has a population of 369,075 (small city).
    • The average income is $35,199, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 86
      • Low Temperature: 63
      • Average Temperature: 77.1
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 197 days of rain and 167 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.6 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 35.3 years old, average compared to other cities.
    • 5.59% of the population are Veterans which is a high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 15.93% of the population are Foreign-born which is a average percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 3% Asian, 19% Black or African-American, 20% Hispanic or Latino, and 55% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 5.28 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.63 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 2.21 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.7 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.53 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 119.0, Moderate Days 61.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 1.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Winn-Dixie
    0.7 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    0.8 miles away
    Sanwa Farmer's Market
    1.0 miles away
    Publix Supermarket
    1.3 miles away
    Save-a-Lot Food Store
    1.5 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    15th St @ Chelsea St
    0.0 miles away
    15th St @ Cayuga St
    0.1 miles away
    15th St @ North Bay St
    0.2 miles away
    15th St @ Osborne Av
    0.2 miles away
    15th St @ M L King Jr Blvd
    0.3 miles away

    Banks

    Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union - Ybor Heights
    0.6 miles away
    SunTrust
    1.8 miles away
    US AmeriBank
    1.8 miles away
    Fifth Third Bank
    2.1 miles away
    Athena Bitcoin ATM
    2.2 miles away

    Hospitals

    Riverside Recovery of Tampa
    1.9 miles away
    Kindred Hospital - Central Tampa
    2.3 miles away
    Saint Joseph's Hospital
    2.8 miles away
    Saint Joseph's Women's Hospital
    3.0 miles away
    Tampa General Hospital
    3.3 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    0.6 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    2.7 miles away
    CVS
    3.3 miles away
    R & H Pharmacy
    4.4 miles away
    Omega Drugs
    5.5 miles away

    Dentists

    Christine Grant, DDS
    3.8 miles away
    Dental Clinic
    4.2 miles away
    Advanced Dental Care
    5.4 miles away
    Casanova and Imhoff
    5.5 miles away
    Coast Dental
    6.0 miles away

    Parks

    Ragan Park
    0.4 miles away
    Green Playground
    0.5 miles away
    Giddens Park
    0.7 miles away
    Tampa Heights
    0.9 miles away
    Robles Park
    1.0 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Centro Ybor
    1.6 miles away
    Sparkman Wharf
    2.9 miles away
    Fowler Plaza South
    4.7 miles away
    International Plaza and Bay Street
    4.9 miles away
    University Mall
    4.9 miles away

    Culture

    The Peninsularium
    0.7 miles away
    Improv
    1.7 miles away
    The RITZ Ybor
    1.7 miles away
    The Orpheum
    1.8 miles away
    Rialto Theater
    2.1 miles away

    Restaurants

    Old Heights Bistro
    0.5 miles away
    Ella's Americana Folk Art Cafe
    0.7 miles away
    Taco Bus
    0.9 miles away
    Nicko's Fine Food
    1.0 miles away
    Cappy's Pizza
    1.1 miles away

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