East Bay Rehabilitation Center

East Bay Rehabilitation Center holds an overall 4-star rating from CMS, which means it performs above average compared to nursing homes nationwide. That overall score is a composite of three separate ratings, each measuring something different about the facility. The health inspection rating sits at 3 stars, meaning the facility falls in the average range when it comes to citations found during state inspections. This isn't a red flag, but it does suggest families may want to ask the facility directly about any past citations and what steps were taken to address them. The staffing rating comes in at 4 stars, which is a good sign. It means nurses and aides are spending more time with residents than you'd typically see at comparable facilities, and more staff time generally translates to more attentive, responsive care day to day.

The standout number here is the 5-star quality measures rating, which is the highest possible score. This rating is based on 15 clinical indicators, things like how well the facility manages pain, prevents pressure sores, or supports residents' ability to stay mobile. A top score here tells you that residents at East Bay are experiencing strong health outcomes in practice, not just on paper. So while the health inspection score is middle-of-the-road, the facility's actual care results are exceptional, and the staffing to support that care is above average. Taken together, the 4-star overall rating reflects a facility that is performing well in the areas that tend to matter most to families.

East Bay Rehabilitation Center comes in right around the Florida average when it comes to staffing, with a small edge in total nursing care. Residents here receive about 4.02 hours of total nurse time per day, compared to the state average of 3.87 hours across Florida nursing homes. Registered nurse coverage sits at 0.53 hours per resident daily, which is nearly identical to the Florida average of 0.52 hours. In practical terms, that means on any given day, your loved one is getting a modest but measurable amount of hands-on attention from licensed nursing staff, with the bulk of daily care coming from CNAs and LPNs rather than RNs. The difference from the state average is not dramatic, but the slightly higher total nurse hours is a reasonable sign that residents are getting a bit more consistent attention throughout the day.

East Bay Rehabilitation Center holds a middle-of-the-road three out of five stars for health inspections, which means inspectors have found some areas for improvement over time, though nothing that has risen to the level of a formal government penalty. In fact, the facility has zero penalties on record and has never been fined, which is a meaningful detail for families doing their homework. A three-star inspection rating is worth keeping an eye on, since it suggests the facility is not among the top performers in this category, but the clean penalty history does indicate that regulators have not flagged any violations serious enough to warrant formal action. Taken together, this is a mixed but not alarming picture, and families would do well to review the specific inspection findings in detail and visit in person before making a decision. 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 care for during a typical day shift and a typical night shift?
2. If my loved one has the same aide for several weeks and that person leaves or calls out, who fills in and how quickly does that happen?
3. Can you walk me through exactly what happened the last time a resident had a fall, from the moment it occurred to when the family was notified?
4. How does staff communicate with a resident who has trouble speaking up for themselves, and who is specifically responsible for making sure that person's needs are met each day?
5. What does a typical Tuesday look like for a resident who does not want to join group activities?
6. When was the last time this facility was cited by state inspectors, what was it for, and what did you change as a result?

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