Belleair Health Care Center

Belleair Health Care Center holds an overall 4-star rating from CMS, which places it above average compared to other nursing homes nationwide. That overall score is a composite of three separate ratings, so it helps to look at each piece individually to get a clearer picture. The health inspection rating comes in at 4 stars, meaning state inspectors found relatively few problems, and any issues cited were on the less serious end of the scale - a good sign that the facility is being run safely and is holding up well under outside scrutiny. The quality measures rating sits at 3 stars, which is right at the national average across 15 clinical indicators like wound care, fall rates, and resident mobility. Nothing alarming there, but also room for improvement.

The one area worth paying close attention to is staffing, which rated 2 stars, putting it below average for nurse hours per resident. This means residents may have fewer hands-on hours with nurses and aides each day compared to many other facilities. For families, that can translate to longer wait times for assistance, less one-on-one attention, or heavier workloads for the staff who are there. The strong health inspection score keeps the overall rating elevated, but if your loved one has significant care needs, it is worth asking the facility directly about their staffing levels and how they handle peak hours or nights and weekends.

Belleair Health Care Center provides about 4.07 total nurse hours per resident each day, which is actually slightly above the average for Florida nursing homes, where the typical figure sits around 3.87 hours. That extra bit of overall nursing time can matter in practical ways, like having aides available to help with meals, repositioning, or personal care without residents waiting too long. However, when you look specifically at registered nurse hours, the picture shifts. Belleair averages just 0.39 RN hours per resident daily, compared to the Florida average of 0.52. RNs are the most highly trained nurses on a floor and are responsible for assessing changes in condition, coordinating care plans, and handling more complex medical needs, so a lower RN presence means residents may have less access to that higher level of clinical oversight throughout the day. For families considering this facility, it is worth asking how RN coverage is scheduled and whether a registered nurse is consistently on-site during evenings and weekends, not just peak daytime hours.

Belleair Health Care Center has a solid inspection track record that should give families reasonable confidence. The facility holds a 4-out-of-5-star health inspection rating from the government, which puts it above average compared to many nursing homes in the area. Just as importantly, there are zero penalties on record and no fines have ever been issued against this facility. That combination, a strong inspection rating and a completely clean penalty history, is genuinely good news for families weighing their options. It suggests the facility has consistently met care standards without the kind of serious violations that trigger government action. You can compare this facility's record against others in Clearwater on the Clearwater nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant typically care for during the day shift, and does that number change at night or on weekends?
2. How often do residents see the same aides and nurses, and what is your average staff turnover rate over the past year?
3. Can you walk me through exactly what happens if a resident falls, has a medical emergency, or shows signs of a sudden change in condition?
4. How do you handle a resident who needs help getting to the bathroom quickly, and what is your process when someone has repeated requests that go unanswered?
5. What does a typical weekday look like for a resident who does not want to stay in their room all day, and what activities or social time are actually available on evenings and weekends?
6. Has this facility been cited for any deficiencies in the past two years, and if so, what specific changes were made to fix the problem?

For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home.