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Bayside Care Center

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

811 Jackson St N, Historic Uptown · Saint Petersburg, FL 3370592 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.9/5

based on 24 Google reviews

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3/ 10
moderate Risk

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

Source: Medicare data

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 details
Food3.0Staff5.0Clean1.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/AComms2.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • 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

Tap a year to see what changed

2343.02021(2)3.62022(16)4.02023(4)4.72025(3)

Distribution · 25 analyzed

5
16
4
1
3
1
2
0
1
7

How They Respond to Reviews

13%response rate

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.

Family member · 2023★★★★★

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.

Family member · 2023★★★★★

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.

Family member · 2022☆☆☆☆
Source: 24 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.55hrs
73%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.35hrs
82%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
31%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
0%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both 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

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

13

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility79.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
79.9%
US
93.4%
FL
98.1%
Pinellas
97.2%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.7%
Better than Avg
Here
1.7%
US
19.4%
FL
11.5%
Pinellas
11.6%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.2%
Better than Avg
Here
4.2%
US
14.4%
FL
9.1%
Pinellas
10.1%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.5%
Better than Avg
Here
2.5%
US
12.1%
FL
4.1%
Pinellas
3.3%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.1%
Better than Avg
Here
6.1%
US
15.4%
FL
8.7%
Pinellas
7.9%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.8%
Better than Avg
Here
6.8%
US
15.3%
FL
10.6%
Pinellas
10.8%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
79.7%
FL
94.7%
Pinellas
93.2%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility92.9%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
92.9%
US
81.8%
FL
94.8%
Pinellas
92.6%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
FL
1.5%
Pinellas
1.8%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

10deficiencies
1penalties
Above state avg (7.3)
1 complaint-triggered
$3,728 in fines

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, 2023Routine
12
0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0644Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

0759Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0200Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0655Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0757Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0773Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

0791Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Jun 21, 2023Complaint
1
0554Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Nov 18, 2021Routine
9
0211Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0355Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0759Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0867Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Mar 5, 2020Routine
6
0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0015Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0916Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

0693Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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

Owner / Operator

Bayside Care Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

FL Snf Trust

Chain Size

10 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.1/5 · Rank 36 of 46

Ownership & Management

Owners

Bayside Nursing Holdco LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

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

Tencza, RonaldW-2 Managing EmployeeGarfinkel, AllanOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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