Vivo Healthcare Gandy

Vivo Healthcare Gandy 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, and it is worth understanding what each one tells you. The health inspection rating sits at 3 stars, meaning it is right around average in terms of the number and seriousness of citations found during state inspections. Nothing alarming, but not a standout record either. The staffing rating is 2 stars, which is below average and worth paying attention to. This reflects the number of nursing hours available per resident, and a lower score can mean staff are stretched thin, which may affect how quickly residents get help or personal attention day to day. The bright spot is the quality measures rating, a full 5 stars, meaning the facility ranks much higher than average across 15 clinical indicators like wound care, fall rates, and other health outcomes for residents.

The way these pieces fit together explains how a facility can land at 4 stars overall even with a weaker staffing score. CMS weighs the components together, and the exceptional quality measures score carries significant weight. For your family, that means outcomes for residents appear strong on paper, but it is still worth asking the facility directly about staffing levels and how they manage care during nights and weekends, when coverage tends to be thinner at many facilities.

Vivo Healthcare Gandy comes in a bit above the Florida average when it comes to registered nurse coverage, offering about 0.64 RN hours per resident each day compared to the statewide average of 0.52 for Florida nursing homes. In practical terms, that means residents here tend to get slightly more face time with a higher-skilled nurse, which can matter when it comes to catching health changes early or managing more complex needs. However, total nursing hours across all staff levels sit at 3.56 per resident per day, which is modestly below the Florida average of 3.87. So while the RN presence is a relative strength here, the overall volume of hands-on care from the full nursing team is a little lighter than what many comparable facilities provide. Neither number is alarming, but families should keep both figures in mind, especially if their loved one needs frequent assistance with daily tasks or has conditions that require consistent monitoring.

Vivo Healthcare Gandy holds a middle-of-the-road 3 out of 5 stars for health inspections, which means inspectors have found some concerns worth noting over time, though nothing that rises to the level of a formal government penalty. In fact, the facility has zero penalties on record and has never been fined, which is genuinely a positive sign and worth factoring into your decision. A 3-star inspection rating is not a red flag on its own, but it does suggest it is worth asking the facility directly about any past inspection findings and how they were addressed. Overall, this is a mixed but reasonably clean record. You can compare this facility's record against others in Tampa on the Tampa 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. What happens when a resident presses the call button, and how long does it usually take for someone to respond?
3. Can you show me the most recent state inspection report, and how did you address any violations that were cited?
4. How do you handle a resident who develops a new health problem or shows signs of a sudden change, and who contacts the family?
5. How often do residents see the same caregivers from week to week, and what is your current staff turnover rate?
6. What does a typical day look like for a resident who needs help with most daily activities, from morning to bedtime?

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