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Vivo Healthcare St Petersburg

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

521 69th Ave N, Fossil Park · Saint Petersburg, FL 3370296 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.6/5

based on 93 Google reviews

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6/ 10
high Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

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

  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (23 vs median 6.0)
  • High staff turnover (74%)
  • High RN turnover (88%)

Bottom 25% in FL · Below recommended RN staffing · Very high staff turnover · Worst in VIVO HEALTHCARE chain · No penalties on record

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility offers excellent physical therapy and a warm social environment for long-term residents. However, families should be extremely vigilant regarding medication administration and hygiene, as multiple recent reports highlight significant lapses in nursing reliability and facility cleanliness.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

93 reviews analyzed
Families considering Vivo Healthcare St. Petersburg will find a facility with a highly regarded physical therapy team and several long-term residents who feel like family. However, there are significant and recurring reports of medication errors, slow response times to call buttons, and serious concerns regarding cleanliness and pest control.

Quality Themes

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Food6.0Staff5.0Clean3.0Activities8.0Meds2.0MemoryN/AComms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Outstanding rehabilitation and therapy services
  • Friendly and attentive therapy staff
  • Long-term residents feel a strong sense of community
  • Improved food quality noted by recent residents

Concerns

  • Slow response to call buttons/assistance requests (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Medication management errors (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Unpleasant facility odors (ammonia/waste) (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Presence of pests/cockroaches (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Poor communication from administration (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution

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10 reviews posted between Sep 7, 2025Sep 11, 2025 · 9 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

60%response rate

This facility responds to some reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about the therapy team here; could you tell us more about how the rehabilitation services help residents regain their independence?
  • 2How does the nursing staff ensure that medications are administered accurately and on schedule every day?
  • 3What steps is the facility taking to ensure the common areas and resident rooms are kept fresh and clean for everyone's comfort?
  • 4How do the caregivers respond to call buttons during the night or during busy shifts to ensure no one is left waiting?
  • 5What kind of daily activities or social events are organized to help the long-term residents build that sense of community mentioned by others?
  • 6In the event of a sudden medical emergency, what is the specific protocol for contacting doctors and notifying the family?

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Key Review Excerpts

The therapy team was outstanding and very patient, encouraging, and always going above and beyond to help her regain strength and confidence.

Memory care family member · 2025★★★★★

I lived here at St.Pete Rehab for many years. I get therapy here and they are building my strength. I good to the dining room to eat, where we get served like we are at a restaurant.

Long-term resident · 2025★★★★★

The moment you walk in it reeks of ammonia and human waste. One of the most concerning things that occurred within the first 24 hours was the facility placing a PICC line into my father whom already had a semipermanent central line placed prior to his admission.

Rehab patient's family · 2026☆☆☆☆
Source: 93 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.60hrs
80%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.72hrs
91%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
74%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
88%
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

10

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Mixed Results

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.1%
Better than Avg
Here
2.1%
US
14.4%
FL
9.1%
Pinellas
10.1%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.9%
Better than Avg
Here
5.9%
US
15.3%
FL
10.6%
Pinellas
10.9%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.4%
Better than Avg
Here
10.4%
US
19.4%
FL
11.5%
Pinellas
11.5%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.0%
Better than Avg
Here
8.0%
US
15.4%
FL
8.7%
Pinellas
7.9%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility90.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
90.9%
US
93.4%
FL
98.1%
Pinellas
97.0%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.6%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
9.6%
US
12.1%
FL
4.1%
Pinellas
3.2%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility50.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
50.6%
US
81.8%
FL
94.8%
Pinellas
93.3%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility82.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
82.1%
US
79.7%
FL
94.7%
Pinellas
93.5%
💊

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
1.8%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

23deficiencies
Well above state avg (7.3)
4 complaint-triggered

This facility has a concerning pattern of deficiencies with families filing four complaints about care issues including failure to report suspected abuse and inadequate care planning. Primary problem areas include medication management, nutrition and food safety, and safety hazards. While all documented deficiencies show correction dates, recurring issues with medication errors, food handling, and facility safety across multiple surveys suggest ongoing operational challenges that families should carefully consider.

Jul 2, 2025Routine
26
0645ModerateCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

0732ModerateCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

0925ModerateCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

0917ModerateCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure electrical receptacles or cover plates have distinctive color or marking.

0558ModerateCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0584ModerateCorrected

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.

0585ModerateCorrected

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.

0689ModerateCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0756ModerateCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0759ModerateCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0812ModerateCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0814ModerateCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

0880ModerateCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0200MinorCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements.

0355MinorCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0918MinorCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0550MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0583MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

0684MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

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.

0692MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0776MinorCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.

0803MinorCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

0809MinorCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

0842MinorCorrected

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.

0908MinorCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Jul 2, 2025Complaint
1
0580MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Feb 13, 2025Complaint
2
0656MinorCorrected

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.

0689MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

May 29, 2024Complaint
1
0609MinorCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

Feb 16, 2023Routine
17
0918ModerateCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0921ModerateCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

0812ModerateCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0919ModerateCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

0698ModerateCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

0755ModerateCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0200MinorCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements.

0355MinorCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0363MinorCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0712MinorCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0741MinorCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

0609MinorCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

0610MinorCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0641MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0656MinorCorrected

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.

0697MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

0849MinorCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Jun 11, 2021Routine
11
0609ModerateCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

0211MinorCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

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

0324MinorCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0353MinorCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0521MinorCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

0761MinorCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

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

0918MinorCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0920MinorCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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.

0759MinorCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0761MinorCorrected

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.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Vivo Healthcare St Petersburg

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Vivo Healthcare

Chain Size

11 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.7/5 · Rank 10 of 11 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Palm Terrace J Dek Operations LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Allegiant Healthcare of Florida LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Asmsy LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Irving Langer 2014 Family Trust U/t/a

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Solomon Vizcaya Holdings LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Zaidys LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Fein, Ariel

Owner (parent company)

Goldner, Samuel

Owner (parent company)

Karmel, Jacob

Owner (parent company)

Key personnel

Tencza, RonaldW-2 Managing Employee
Source: Medicare provider data

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