DBelow average · score 41/100 · #468 of 690 in Florida
Whispering Oaks
1514 E Chelsea St, Tampa, FL 33610 · 236 certified beds · For profit - Limited Liability company
Staffing 3.3 nurse hours per resident-daybottom quarter in Florida
10 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 56)below median
No fines or payment denials in 3 years
Why Whispering Oaks is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Florida nursing homes in the same size band (large, 236 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Whispering Oaks at a Glance
D
41/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.33 h.
8<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 56.
32<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 5.
74<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $0 fines, 0 denials.
71<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
3/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Florida, large facilities · CMS record 105299 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address1514 E Chelsea St, Tampa, FL 33610
Phone8132386406
CountyHillsborough
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds236
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.