Sun Terrace Health Care Center

Sun Terrace Health Care Center holds a 4-star overall rating from CMS, which puts it above average compared to nursing homes across the country. That overall score is a composite of three separate ratings, and understanding each one helps you get a clearer picture of what life there might actually look like for your loved one. The health inspection rating is also 4 stars, meaning state inspectors found fewer or less serious problems than most facilities when they made their visits. That's a good sign for safety and compliance with care standards.

The staffing and quality measures ratings both come in at 3 stars, which is right in the middle of the pack. On staffing, that means the number of nursing hours per resident is around average, so your loved one will have access to care, but staff may not have as much one-on-one time as they would at a higher-rated facility. The quality measures score reflects how residents are doing on things like managing pain, avoiding falls, or preventing pressure sores, and average here means outcomes are neither notably strong nor a red flag. Taken together, Sun Terrace's above-average inspection record lifts the overall rating even as staffing and clinical outcomes sit at a more typical level. It's a solid choice worth considering, though families may want to ask specifically about staffing levels during their visit.

Staffing at Sun Terrace Health Care Center is a bit of a mixed picture compared to other Florida nursing homes. On the registered nurse side, residents here actually get more one-on-one RN time than the state average, with 0.79 RN hours per resident per day versus Florida's average of 0.52. In practical terms, that means a more experienced nurse is more likely to be the one checking in on your loved one, catching changes in condition, or communicating with doctors. When you look at total nursing hours, though, the facility comes in just slightly below the Florida average, at 3.82 hours per resident per day compared to 3.87 statewide. That gap is small enough that most families probably wouldn't notice a difference day to day, but it's worth keeping in mind if your loved one needs a higher level of hands-on care.

Sun Terrace Health Care Center has a solid inspection track record. 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. Just as importantly, there are no penalties on record and no fines have ever been issued against this facility. That kind of clean history is genuinely reassuring for families, and it suggests the facility has consistently met care standards without regulators needing to step in. It is not a guarantee of perfection, but it is a meaningful sign worth noting as you weigh your options. You can compare this facility's record against others in Sun City Center on the Sun City Center nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during a typical day shift and night shift, and has that number changed in the past year?
2. How long have your direct care staff been working here on average, and what do you do to keep good employees from leaving?
3. If my loved one falls or has a medical emergency at 2 a.m., walk me through exactly what happens from the moment it occurs to when family is notified.
4. Can I see the most recent state inspection report, and can you explain any deficiencies that were cited and what you changed as a result?
5. What does a typical Tuesday look like for a resident who does not have therapy scheduled, and how do you make sure they are not just sitting in their room all day?
6. If my loved one develops a new health problem or their condition gets worse, who specifically will call me, how quickly, and what is the process for adjusting their care plan?

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