North Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center

North Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center holds an overall 4-star rating from CMS, which puts it above average compared to other nursing homes nationwide. That overall score is a composite picture built from three separate ratings, each measuring something different about how a facility operates and cares for its residents.

Looking at the individual pieces, the health inspection rating comes in at 3 stars, meaning the facility is about average when it comes to the number and seriousness of citations found during state inspections. It is not a red flag, but it does suggest there is room for improvement in meeting regulatory standards. The staffing rating is 4 stars, which is a good sign - it means nurses are spending above-average time with residents relative to how many people live there, and more staff time generally translates to more attentive, responsive care. The standout score here is the 5-star quality measures rating, the highest possible. This reflects how residents are actually doing physically and clinically across 15 different health outcomes, things like fall rates, pressure wounds, and how well pain is managed. For families, that top score is meaningful because it speaks directly to real-world results. Together, the strong staffing and excellent clinical outcomes carry the overall rating to a solid 4 stars, even with the average inspection score factored in.

Staffing at North Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center runs a bit below what you'd typically see across Florida nursing homes, which is worth understanding in practical terms. Residents here receive about 3.69 total nurse hours per day, compared to the Florida average of 3.87, so the gap in overall nursing care is relatively small. The more noticeable difference is in registered nurse time specifically - residents get around 0.32 RN hours per day here, versus a Florida average of 0.52. In a real-world sense, RNs handle more complex medical decisions, wound care, and medication management, so lower RN hours can mean those higher-level tasks are handled less frequently or shared across more residents. The difference in total nurse hours is modest, but families caring for a loved one with more serious medical needs may want to ask the facility directly how RN coverage is scheduled throughout the day and night.

North Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center holds a 3 out of 5 star health inspection rating, which puts it right in the middle of the pack. That means inspectors have found some issues over time, though nothing that stands out as especially alarming. On the financial side, the facility has a clean record with zero government penalties and no fines on record, which is a genuinely positive sign. No penalties doesn't mean a facility is perfect, but it does mean regulators have not found violations serious enough to warrant formal punishment. For families, this is a mixed but reasonably reassuring picture - worth a closer look during a personal visit, but no red flags jumping out from the paperwork. You can compare this facility's record against others in Saint Petersburg on the Saint Petersburg nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during the day shift, and does that number change at night or on weekends?
2. How long have your nurses and aides been working here on average, and what does your staff turnover look like over the past year?
3. If my loved one falls or has a medical emergency overnight, who specifically responds and how quickly can they reach the room?
4. Can you walk me through what a typical Tuesday looks like for a resident, from when they wake up to when they go to bed?
5. How do you handle it when a resident or family member has a complaint, and can you give me an example of a change you made because of feedback you received?
6. What were the findings from your most recent state inspection, and what steps did you take to address any deficiencies that were cited?

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