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Gulfport Nursing Center

On Medicare Special Focus status, a serious quality warning. Visit in person and ask tough questions before deciding.

1430 Pasadena Ave S, Pasadena, FL 33707126 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.7/5

based on 58 Google reviews

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4
3
2
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10/ 10
critical Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Special Focus Facility (under heightened CMS scrutiny)
  • Abuse citation on record
  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (11 vs median 6.0)
  • High staff turnover (86%)
  • High RN turnover (86%)

Bottom 25% in FL · Below recommended RN staffing · Very high staff turnover · $504,025 in fines · Special Focus Facility (CMS) · Abuse citation

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility is highly regarded for its physical therapy and rehab programs, which have helped many residents regain mobility. However, families must be extremely proactive regarding daily care; multiple reports of hygiene issues and communication gaps suggest that frequent, unannounced visits are necessary to ensure your loved one's needs are being met.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

58 reviews analyzed
Gulfport Nursing Center receives highly polarized reviews, with a strong reputation for its physical therapy department but significant, recurring concerns regarding basic hygiene and communication. While many patients praise the rehab staff for helping them regain mobility, multiple family members have reported instances of neglect, including residents being left in soiled conditions and poor responsiveness from administrative staff. Families considering this facility should be aware of the stark contrast between the well-regarded therapy services and the reported lapses in daily nursing care and cleanliness.

Quality Themes

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Food3.0Staff5.0Clean2.0Activities8.0Meds2.0Memory2.0Comms2.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Highly effective and professional physical therapy team
  • Engaging activities department
  • Friendly and supportive individual staff members
  • Strong focus on post-surgery rehabilitation

Concerns

  • Hygiene and sanitation issues (soiled clothing/bedding, odors) (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
  • Poor communication and lack of responsiveness from management/nursing (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
  • Inadequate assistance with feeding and medication management (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Rude or dismissive staff behavior (mentioned by 4 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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234'17(3)'19(4)'21(5)'23(4)'25(11)'26(4)

Distribution

5
33
4
6
3
0
2
2
1
16

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the recent focus on post-surgery rehabilitation, what specific protocols are in place to ensure consistent communication between the physical therapy team and the nursing staff regarding a resident's daily progress?
  • 2I have read some concerns regarding facility cleanliness; could you walk me through your current housekeeping schedule and how you ensure that bedding and personal clothing are managed hygienically?
  • 3With the current staffing levels, what is your process for ensuring that residents receive timely assistance during mealtimes and with their medication schedules?
  • 4How does your management team handle concerns or feedback from families, and what is the typical turnaround time for responding to inquiries about a loved one's care?
  • 5Could you describe the daily activity schedule and how you tailor these programs to keep residents engaged, especially those who may be less mobile?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency, what is your specific protocol for stabilizing a resident and communicating the situation to family members immediately?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The awesome therapy team got me from wheelchair-bound to walking during my stay there. They were all very knowledgeable, helpful, and Friendly.

Rehab patient · 2022★★★★★

My mom with dementia and just out of the hospital with pacemaker surgery was put as far from the nurse’s station but next to the office and seemed to be in solitary confinement, got attention when she pulled the fire alarm cord instead of cord for nursing help, poor communication.

Memory care family member · 2022☆☆☆☆

This place is poorly run they will give your family the wrong medicine then act like it’s the patients fault they let my father sleep in a room with urine and poop all over the floor for two days st8!

Long-term resident's family · 2018☆☆☆☆
Source: 58 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.54hrs
72%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.81hrs
93%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
86%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
86%
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
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

12

measures

Worse Than Avg

2

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility31.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
31.3%
US
19.5%
FL
15.0%
Pinellas
19.1%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.8%
Better than Avg
Here
0.8%
US
12.1%
FL
4.1%
Pinellas
3.4%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.3%
Better than Avg
Here
6.3%
US
15.4%
FL
8.7%
Pinellas
8.0%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
FL
98.1%
Pinellas
96.8%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility17.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
17.1%
US
19.4%
FL
11.5%
Pinellas
11.4%
⚖️

Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
10.2%
US
5.3%
FL
5.6%
Pinellas
6.6%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.8%
Better than Avg
Here
97.8%
US
79.7%
FL
94.7%
Pinellas
93.2%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.0%
Better than Avg
Here
99.0%
US
81.8%
FL
94.8%
Pinellas
92.5%
💊

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
1.7%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

11deficiencies
6penalties
Well above state avg (7.3)
13 complaint-triggered
$504,025 in fines

Gulfport Nursing Center has serious recurring issues with abuse prevention and nursing competency, as multiple families have filed complaints triggering federal investigations over the past three years. The facility has repeatedly failed to protect residents from abuse, ensure proper nursing staff competency, and manage medications safely. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of complaint-driven investigations for fundamental safety issues is concerning for prospective families.

Dec 15, 2025Complaint
1
0657MinorCorrected

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.

Jun 13, 2025Complaint
2
0600SevereCorrected

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.

0726SevereCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Jun 13, 2025Routine
10
0345ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0353ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0628ModerateCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

0727ModerateCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

0880ModerateCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0645MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

0677MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0688MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

0694MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

0742MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Aug 11, 2023Complaint
1
0726SevereCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Jun 8, 2023Complaint
1
0563MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.

Apr 27, 2023Complaint
8
0600SevereCorrected

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.

0609SevereCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0610SevereCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0689SevereCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0726SevereCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

0760SevereCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0842SevereCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0684MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Aug 28, 2023

$3,529

Fine

Aug 21, 2023

$3,176

Fine

Aug 14, 2023

$2,823

Fine

Aug 7, 2023

$2,470

Fine

Jul 17, 2023

$5,293

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Gulfport Nursing Center

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Gulfport Nursing Member, LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Flnho Capital Group LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Tampa 3 Opco Partners LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Key personnel

Korbaj, RabeeContracted Managing EmployeeLoucka, KayceeW-2 Managing EmployeeLanda, BenjaminOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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