Vivo Healthcare St Petersburg
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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 (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
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
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- 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)
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Distribution
How They Respond to Reviews
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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.”
“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.”
“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.”
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 needing more daily help over time
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents with depression symptoms
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
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Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
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, 2025Routine26
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure electrical receptacles or cover plates have distinctive color or marking.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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 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 that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Egress Deficiencies
Meet other general requirements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Administration Deficiencies
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
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.
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.
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.
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Jul 2, 2025Complaint1
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, 2025Complaint2
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
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
May 29, 2024Complaint1
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, 2023Routine17
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Egress Deficiencies
Meet other general requirements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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 safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
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, 2021Routine11
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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
Vivo Healthcare St Petersburg
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Vivo Healthcare
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
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
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