Gulfside Health and Rehabilitation Center
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based on 90 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 (12 vs median 6.0)
- High staff turnover (63%)
- High RN turnover (71%)
Bottom 25% in FL · Below recommended RN staffing · $42,639 in fines
What this means for your family
While recent reviews suggest significant improvements in staff morale and facility management, the history of serious clinical and communication complaints warrants caution. When touring, we recommend asking specifically about their current medication administration protocols and how they ensure consistent communication with families during off-hours.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
90 reviews on Google“Gulfside Health and Rehabilitation Center receives highly polarized feedback, with a recent surge of positive reviews praising the staff and administration, contrasted by serious historical allegations of neglect and poor communication. While many recent visitors highlight the facility as clean and attentive, long-term family members have raised significant concerns regarding hygiene, medication errors, and difficulty reaching staff for updates.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Responsive and professional administrative team
- Effective physical therapy services
- Clean and well-maintained facility environment
- Courteous and attentive nursing staff
Concerns
- Poor communication and difficulty reaching staff via phone or in person (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Substandard hygiene and resident grooming (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Medication management errors (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Facility maintenance and outdated equipment (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 93 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard great things about your physical therapy services; could you tell us more about how the therapists work with residents to maintain their mobility?
- 2How does the nursing team ensure that medication schedules are followed accurately and double-checked every time?
- 3What is the best way for our family to stay in regular contact with the nursing staff and receive updates on our loved one's well-being?
- 4Could you describe the variety of social activities and events available to keep residents engaged and active throughout the week?
- 5How does the facility handle hygiene and grooming routines to ensure every resident feels their best and stays comfortable?
- 6We noticed your administrative team is very professional; how do they work with families to address any maintenance or facility needs that might arise?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My mother resided at this facility for 5 months. She was not bathed well. She smelled horrible often and hair was dirty often. They made her eat in her bed and rarely cut up her food.”
“I had to teach a nurse how to give an insulin injection with a flex pen. I had to explain to them how the sliding scale worked on my insulin.”
“My dad was there for 20 days and almost every staff member was very nice. He loved the food. Physical therapy helped so much and the cheerful nurses and cnas were a blessing.”
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 with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
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
Gulfside Health and Rehabilitation Center shows concerning patterns with families repeatedly filing complaints about care planning, abuse reporting, and quality of care issues. The most recurring problems involve resident assessments and care planning, infection control, and protection from abuse and neglect. While all 44 deficiencies have correction dates, the facility continues experiencing similar issues across multiple surveys, including recent complaints in 2024 about safety hazards and abuse reporting failures.
Dec 18, 2024Complaint2
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Jan 31, 2024Complaint1
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Jan 18, 2024Routine16
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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 medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Jan 18, 2024Complaint3
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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.
Nov 2, 2023Complaint2
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
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.
Aug 17, 2023Complaint3
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Jan 18, 2024
$4,017
Fine
Jun 26, 2023
$4,545
Fine
Jun 20, 2023
$4,587
Payment Denial
Jun 14, 2023
3-day denial
Fine
Jun 14, 2023
$3,728
Fine
Jun 14, 2023
$3,728
Fine
Jun 14, 2023
$3,728
Fine
Jun 12, 2023
$4,587
Fine
May 30, 2023
$4,587
Fine
May 23, 2023
$4,587
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Gulfside Health and Rehabilitation Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Simcha Hyman & Naftali Zanziper
90 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.3/5 · Rank 39 of 94
Ownership & Management
Owners
Hyman, Simcha
Owner
Zanziper, Naftali
Owner
Key personnel
Contact
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References & Resources
Medicare Care Compare
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Google Reviews
90 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
Visit gulfsidehrc.com
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