Bayside Care Center
Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.
based on 24 Google reviews

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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (10 vs median 6.0)
Bottom 25% in FL · Below recommended RN staffing · Below chain average · $3,728 in fines
What this means for your family
While some families report excellent rehab outcomes and attentive care, the facility has serious, recurring reports of pest issues and poor communication. We strongly recommend an in-person tour to inspect room cleanliness and asking management directly about their pest control protocols and phone answering procedures before committing.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
24 reviews on Google“Bayside Care Center receives highly polarized feedback, with some families praising the attentive nursing staff and management, while others report severe concerns regarding facility hygiene and staff professionalism. While some reviewers highlight excellent recovery support, recurring complaints about pest infestations and poor communication suggest significant inconsistencies in the quality of care provided.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Attentive and caring nursing staff
- Responsive management team
- Effective short-term rehab support
Concerns
- Poor communication and difficulty reaching staff by phone (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Rude or unprofessional staff behavior (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Severe pest infestation (roaches/rats) (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 25 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed the facility has a 4-star staffing rating; how does your team ensure that this consistent staffing translates into proactive communication with family members?
- 2Given the recent focus on facility maintenance, what specific protocols are currently in place to ensure the environment remains clean and pest-free for residents?
- 3I see that your management team has been active in responding to feedback online; how do you incorporate that family input into your daily operational improvements?
- 4Since some families have mentioned challenges with phone accessibility, what is the best way for us to reach the nursing staff directly if we have an urgent question?
- 5What steps are you taking to improve the dining experience and meal variety to ensure residents are satisfied with their daily nutrition?
- 6Could you walk me through your protocol for handling medical emergencies, and how quickly would our family be notified if a change in health status occurs?
Personalized based on this facility's data
Key Review Excerpts
“The care provided at bayside is above and beyond. The management team is very attentive, all of the staff is very attentive.”
“Bayside Care Center staff and entire team has provided excellent service with quality caring support as they took care of my mother from the very first day she was admitted to this health rehab facility to the very last day that she was discharged.”
“I went to visit my mom, there were so many cockroaches in her room they were crawling on her head!! I don’t know how this place is open.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Bayside Care Center has persistent issues across multiple surveys, with 28 deficiencies spanning 2020-2023, including one complaint-triggered violation. The facility repeatedly struggles with medication management, care planning, and fire safety systems. While all violations show correction dates, the pattern of recurring problems in medication errors, assessment planning, and safety equipment maintenance suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should carefully consider.
Dec 1, 2023Routine12
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Egress Deficiencies
Meet other general requirements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Administration Deficiencies
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Jun 21, 2023Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Nov 18, 2021Routine9
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Administration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Mar 5, 2020Routine6
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Dec 1, 2023
$3,728
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Bayside Care Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
FL Snf Trust
10 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.1/5 · Rank 36 of 46
Ownership & Management
Owners
Bayside Nursing Holdco LLC
Owner · Organization
FL Master Opco Holdco II LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
FL Snf Trust I
Owner (parent company) · Organization
FL Snf Trust II
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Key personnel
Contact
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References & Resources
Medicare Care Compare
Official Medicare quality ratings, inspections & staffing data
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Google Reviews
24 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
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