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Whispering Oaks
1514 E Chelsea St, Tampa, FL 33610
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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.
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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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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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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.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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 awayWalmart Supercenter
0.8 miles awaySanwa Farmer's Market
1.0 miles awayPublix Supermarket
1.3 miles awaySave-a-Lot Food Store
1.5 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
15th St @ Chelsea St
0.0 miles away15th St @ Cayuga St
0.1 miles away15th St @ North Bay St
0.2 miles away15th St @ Osborne Av
0.2 miles away15th St @ M L King Jr Blvd
0.3 miles awayBanks
Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union - Ybor Heights
0.6 miles awaySunTrust
1.8 miles awayUS AmeriBank
1.8 miles awayFifth Third Bank
2.1 miles awayAthena Bitcoin ATM
2.2 miles awayHospitals
Riverside Recovery of Tampa
1.9 miles awayKindred Hospital - Central Tampa
2.3 miles awaySaint Joseph's Hospital
2.8 miles awaySaint Joseph's Women's Hospital
3.0 miles awayTampa General Hospital
3.3 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
0.6 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
2.7 miles awayCVS
3.3 miles awayR & H Pharmacy
4.4 miles awayOmega Drugs
5.5 miles awayDentists
Christine Grant, DDS
3.8 miles awayDental Clinic
4.2 miles awayAdvanced Dental Care
5.4 miles awayCasanova and Imhoff
5.5 miles awayCoast Dental
6.0 miles awayParks
Ragan Park
0.4 miles awayGreen Playground
0.5 miles awayGiddens Park
0.7 miles awayTampa Heights
0.9 miles awayRobles Park
1.0 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Centro Ybor
1.6 miles awaySparkman Wharf
2.9 miles awayFowler Plaza South
4.7 miles awayInternational Plaza and Bay Street
4.9 miles awayUniversity Mall
4.9 miles awayCulture
The Peninsularium
0.7 miles awayImprov
1.7 miles awayThe RITZ Ybor
1.7 miles awayThe Orpheum
1.8 miles awayRialto Theater
2.1 miles awayRestaurants
Old Heights Bistro
0.5 miles awayElla's Americana Folk Art Cafe
0.7 miles awayTaco Bus
0.9 miles awayNicko's Fine Food
1.0 miles awayCappy's Pizza
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