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Whispering Oaks

Very Good4-Star CMS Rating

1514 E CHELSEA ST, Tampa, FL 33610

236 Beds
Medicare Since 1980

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1514 E CHELSEA ST
Tampa, FL 33610

About Whispering Oaks

Nursing home overview and details

Whispering Oaks is an nursing home in Tampa, FL, serving Hillsborough County and the surrounding community. The facility has 236 certified beds with an average daily census of 228.1 residents.

Whispering Oaks has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1980, bringing 46 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with SENIOR HEALTH SOUTH, which provides administrative support and oversight.

Whispering Oaks has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Tampa, FL, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating4/5 Stars
Certified Beds236
Avg. Residents/Day228.1
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilBoth
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyHillsborough
Affiliated Doctors5

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

4of 5

Very Good

CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Whispering Oaks has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting above-average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels. This rating places the facility among the higher-rated nursing homes in its area.

Health Inspection

Average

Quality Measures

Excellent

Staffing

Very Good

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Whispering Oaks provides 3.32 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.75 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 30.2%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 37.0%. Weekend staffing averages 3.14 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.75
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.32
Total Nurse Turnover Rate30.2%
RN Turnover Rate37.0%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)3.14

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Whispering Oaks has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is an important consideration for families evaluating nursing home safety, as it indicates the facility has maintained compliance with federal quality standards. The facility has no infection control deficiencies on record, which is particularly important for the health and safety of elderly residents.

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About Whispering Oaks

What is the CMS rating for Whispering Oaks?

Whispering Oaks has a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Whispering Oaks have?

Whispering Oaks has 236 certified beds with an average daily census of 228.1 residents.

What type of facility is Whispering Oaks?

Whispering Oaks is a non profit - corporation nursing home serving Hillsborough County in Tampa, FL.

How many doctors practice at Whispering Oaks?

5 physicians are affiliated with Whispering Oaks. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Does Whispering Oaks have any safety concerns?

Whispering Oaks has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·