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HomeFloridaMarion and Bernard L Samson Nursing Center

Marion and Bernard L Samson Nursing Center

255 59th St N, Saint Petersburg, FL 337107273452775WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.2on Google(28 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
180
certified
Last health inspection was more than 2 years ago.

How Marion and Bernard L Samson Nursing Center Compares in Florida

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Florida. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
FL average
3.3/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
FL average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
FL average
3.3/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.91 hrs/day
FL average
3.82 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.75 hrs/day
FL average
0.73 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
47.4%
FL average
41.4%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Florida average of 2.8/5.
Staff turnover is 47.4%, higher than the Florida average of 41.4%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
2
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 16, 2021
Most recent cycle
13
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 21, 2024
The most recent cycle recorded 11 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$9,658/mo
Florida median
Private Room
$10,646/mo
Florida median
Pinellas County 65+
245,332
25.6% of county
County Population
959,918
Pinellas County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Marion and Bernard L Samson Nursing Center is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Saint Petersburg, Florida with 180 certified beds. It has been operating since 1985. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
180
Avg Residents/Day
167.7
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 1, 1985
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Pinellas
Last Inspection
Mar 21, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
13
Weighted Score
80.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (17)

F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Mar 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0732Potential for Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Mar 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Mar 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Mar 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Mar 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Mar 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Mar 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Mar 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Mar 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Mar 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Mar 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Mar 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Dec 16, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jul 7, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Oct 9, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Oct 9, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.10 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.06 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.75 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.91 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.27 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
47.4%
RN Turnover
34.4%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Other
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (9)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PERRYMAN, DONNAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 1, 1985
WEISBERG, ROBERTMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 1, 1985
PERRYMAN, DONNACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 1, 2024
PERRYMAN, DONNACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ADec 18, 2013
LEVINE, DAVIDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 1995
PERRYMAN, DONNAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2024
MENORAH MANOR INCTRUSTEE OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJul 1, 1985
WEISBERG, ROBERTTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 1, 2010
LEVINE, DAVIDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 18, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Marion and Bernard L Samson Nursing Center and nearby alternatives.

All Florida facilities
Marion and Bernard L Samson Nursing Center
Saint Petersburg, FLCurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Egret Cove Center
Saint Petersburg, FL3,696 ft
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $5,346
Eagle Lake Nursing and Rehab Care Center
Saint Petersburg, FL1.0 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $312,600
Springs at Boca Ciega Bay
South Pasadena, FL1.1 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Boca Ciega Center
Gulfport, FL1.2 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Golfview Nursing Center
Saint Petersburg, FL2.0 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $70,940
Gulfport Nursing Center
Pasadena, FL2.0 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $17,291
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Marion and Bernard L Samson Nursing Center
Saint Petersburg, FL · Current facility
—3/52/54/5None recorded
Egret Cove Center
Saint Petersburg, FL
3,696 ft2/52/53/5$5,346
Eagle Lake Nursing and Rehab Care Center
Saint Petersburg, FL
1.0 mi1/51/53/5$312,600
Springs at Boca Ciega Bay
South Pasadena, FL
1.1 mi2/51/51/5None recorded
Boca Ciega Center
Gulfport, FL
1.2 mi2/52/53/5None recorded
Golfview Nursing Center
Saint Petersburg, FL
2.0 mi2/53/53/5$70,940
Gulfport Nursing Center
Pasadena, FL
2.0 mi1/51/53/5$17,291

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Marion and Bernard L Samson Nursing Center?▾
Marion and Bernard L Samson Nursing Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Marion and Bernard L Samson Nursing Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Florida is $9,658/month for a semi-private room and $10,646/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Marion and Bernard L Samson Nursing Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Marion and Bernard L Samson Nursing Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Marion and Bernard L Samson Nursing Center had 13 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 21, 2024). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Marion and Bernard L Samson Nursing Center?▾
Marion and Bernard L Samson Nursing Center provides 3.91 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours, 1.06 LPN hours, and 2.10 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 47.4%.
How many beds does Marion and Bernard L Samson Nursing Center have?▾
Marion and Bernard L Samson Nursing Center has 180 certified beds with an average of 167.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 93% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Other owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Marion and Bernard L Samson Nursing Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Florida, including 3 in Saint Petersburg. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Marion and Bernard L Samson Nursing Center?▾
On Google Maps, Marion and Bernard L Samson Nursing Center has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 based on 28 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.