Bear Creek Nursing Center

Bear Creek Nursing Center holds an overall 2-star rating from CMS, which places it below average compared to other nursing homes nationally. That overall score is a composite of three separate ratings, and in this case, the pieces tell a mixed story. The health inspection rating is also 2 stars, meaning state inspectors found a higher-than-average number of citations, or more serious ones, during their visits. That's the area that carries the most weight in pulling the overall score down, and it's worth asking the facility directly about what those citations involved and what steps they've taken to address them. Staffing comes in at 3 stars, which is average, so residents are getting a fairly typical level of nurse attention relative to the facility's size, though it's not a standout in that area either.

The bright spot here is the 4-star Quality Measures rating, which is above average. This score reflects real health outcomes for residents, things like how often residents experience falls, pressure wounds, or declines in their ability to move around and care for themselves. A strong score here suggests that, day to day, the care residents receive may be producing decent results. For families, that tension between the inspection history and the quality outcomes is important to weigh carefully. You'll want to dig into what the inspections flagged before making a decision, but the quality measures score does suggest the facility is not without strengths.

Bear Creek Nursing Center provides more registered nurse time per resident than most Florida nursing homes, with RNs averaging 0.71 hours per resident each day compared to the state average of 0.52 hours. In practical terms, that means residents here tend to get more face time with a higher-skilled nurse, which can matter when it comes to catching changes in health or managing complex medical needs. However, when you look at total nursing hours across all staff types, including licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants, the facility comes in at 3.46 hours per resident per day, which is a bit below the Florida average of 3.87 hours. That gap suggests that while the RN coverage is a strength, the overall hands-on care time from the broader nursing team is somewhat lighter than what you might find elsewhere. For families whose loved one needs a lot of daily assistance with things like bathing, dressing, or mobility, that difference is worth keeping in mind as you compare options.

Bear Creek Nursing Center has a 2-out-of-5-star health inspection rating from the government, which is below average and worth taking seriously. The facility has received two federal penalties, with fines totaling $37,198, and the most recent penalty was issued in October 2023, meaning this is not just old history. That said, penalties alone don't tell the whole story of day-to-day care, but a below-average inspection rating combined with recent fines does suggest families should ask detailed questions and possibly visit in person before making a decision. Families evaluating this facility can compare it to others in Hudson on the Hudson nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant typically care for during a day shift, and does that number change at night or on weekends?
2. How long have your current nursing staff and CNAs been working here, and what does your turnover look like over the past year?
3. If my loved one has a concern or feels unsafe, what is the process for reporting it, and who specifically follows up to make sure it was handled?
4. Can you walk me through what a typical weekday looks like for a resident, from the time they wake up to when they go to bed?
5. How do you handle situations where a resident's condition changes suddenly, and how quickly does a family member get notified?
6. What were the findings from your most recent state inspection, and how did the facility respond to any deficiencies that were cited?

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