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HomeFloridaWhispering Oaks

Whispering Oaks

1514 E Chelsea St, Tampa, FL 336108132386406WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.0on Google(166 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
236
certified

How Whispering Oaks 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
3.33 hrs/day
FL average
3.82 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.77 hrs/day
FL average
0.73 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
30.9%
FL average
41.4%
Lower 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.
Reported nursing time is 3.33 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.82.
Staff turnover is 30.9%, lower 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
11
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 24, 2023
Most recent cycle
10
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 12, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 1 fewer deficiency citation 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
Hillsborough County 65+
214,615
14.6% of county
County Population
1,468,560
Hillsborough County

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

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Whispering Oaks is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Tampa, Florida with 236 certified beds. It has been operating since 1980. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
236
Avg Residents/Day
229.6
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jun 1, 1980
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Hillsborough
Last Inspection
Feb 12, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
10
Weighted Score
54.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (29)

F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Feb 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Feb 12, 2026Corrected: 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: Feb 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Feb 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Feb 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Feb 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Feb 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Nov 19, 2025Corrected: 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: Aug 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Aug 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Aug 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: Aug 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Survey: Aug 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Aug 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Aug 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0791Potential for Harm

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Survey: Aug 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Aug 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0693Potential for Harm

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Survey: Aug 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: Aug 13, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 13, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Aug 13, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Aug 13, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0625Potential for Harm

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Survey: Aug 13, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Aug 13, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Aug 13, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0791Potential for Harm

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Survey: Aug 13, 2021Corrected: 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 Aide2.09 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.47 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.77 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.33 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.11 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.08 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
30.9%
RN Turnover
38.3%
Administrators Left
1

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (16)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
SENIOR HEALTH PROPERTIES SOUTH, INC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Dec 23, 2002
SENIOR HEALTH SOUTH-TAMPA LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Nov 20, 2000
JAFFE, HOWARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 1, 2014
AEGIR HEALTH MANAGEMENT LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ASep 1, 2009
CONSULTING SUPPORT SERVICES, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJun 28, 2011
FACILITY SUPPORT COMPANY, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ADec 13, 2010
KANE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJun 6, 2012
CROWE, JULIEANNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 17, 2022
FITZPATRICK, CYNTHIAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 31, 2022
AEGIR HEALTH MANAGEMENT LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 16, 2025
CONSULTING SUPPORT SERVICES, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 16, 2025
FACILITY SUPPORT COMPANY, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 24, 2025
KANE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 24, 2025
SELECT REHABILITATION, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 19, 2016
CROWE, JULIEANNADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 17, 2022
FITZPATRICK, CYNTHIAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 31, 2022

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Whispering Oaks and nearby alternatives.

All Florida facilities
Whispering Oaks
Tampa, FLCurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Elon Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Tampa, FL1.0 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $30,989
Ybor City Center for Rehabilitation and Healing
Tampa, FL1.9 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $43,050
Aviata at the Bay
Tampa, FL2.8 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $169,790
Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Tampa
Tampa, FL2.8 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $231,152
Excel Care Center
Tampa, FL5.3 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
The Bristol Care Center
Tampa, FL5.8 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $130,689
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Whispering Oaks
Tampa, FL · Current facility
—3/52/54/5None recorded
Elon Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Tampa, FL
1.0 mi2/52/54/5$30,989
Ybor City Center for Rehabilitation and Healing
Tampa, FL
1.9 mi3/52/52/5$43,050
Aviata at the Bay
Tampa, FL
2.8 mi1/51/53/5$169,790
Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Tampa
Tampa, FL
2.8 mi1/51/54/5$231,152
Excel Care Center
Tampa, FL
5.3 mi4/53/52/5None recorded
The Bristol Care Center
Tampa, FL
5.8 mi2/52/53/5$130,689

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 Whispering Oaks?▾
Whispering Oaks 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 Whispering Oaks 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). Whispering Oaks participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Whispering Oaks had any health inspection violations?▾
Whispering Oaks had 10 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 12, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Whispering Oaks?▾
Whispering Oaks provides 3.33 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.77 RN hours, 0.47 LPN hours, and 2.09 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 30.9%.
How many beds does Whispering Oaks have?▾
Whispering Oaks has 236 certified beds with an average of 229.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 97% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Senior Health South chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Whispering Oaks?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Florida, including 6 in Tampa. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Whispering Oaks?▾
On Google Maps, Whispering Oaks has a rating of 4.0 out of 5 based on 166 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

Part of Senior Health South

This chain operates 8 facilities. View all →