29 Nursing Homes near Palm Harbor, FL
Palm Harbor is a charming community of 61,000 located on the Gulf Coast about 20 miles north of St. Petersburg. This Census-designated place is known for its championship golf course and quaint downtown. Although Palm Harbor is surrounded by resorts, the cost of living is just slightly higher than the national average, and the state has no income tax, which is part of its appeal among cost-conscious retirees. Seniors benefit from a very pleasant climate, and advanced medical care is available in Dunedin and Clearwater.
Despite the moderate cost of living, local nursing homes charge $9,946 per month, which is higher than the state and national averages. Like hospitals, these facilities provide 24-hour medical care that’s delivered by nurses and overseen by physicians. Seniors who are mostly independent or require assistance with just a few activities of daily living may be better candidates for in-home care or assisted living.
This guide features information about long-term care costs and local providers in Palm Harbor. It explores alternative forms of care and concludes with a directory of agencies that can address seniors’ immediate needs.
Directory of Nursing Homes in Palm Harbor, FL
Stratford Court of Palm Harbor
45 Katherine Boulevard, Palm Harbor, FL, 34684
Located in Palm Harbor, Florida, Stratford Court of Palm Harbor is conveniently close to Wall Springs Park, Palm Harbor Blvd and Palm Harbor Shops. Visitors describe the dining room as attractive and
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Located in Palm Harbor, Florida, Stratford Court of Palm Harbor is conveniently close to Wall Springs Park, Palm Harbor Blvd and Palm Harbor Shops. Visitors describe the dining room as attractive and the food as delicious. The facility has a number of amenities, including a walk-in pool, workout rooms and a large garden. Family members say the staff is pleasant, professional and friendly and the rooms are clean and spacious. Residents mention the wide range of activities offered, including parties, bridge games and frequent off-site trips to shows.
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Located in Palm Harbor, Florida, Stratford Court of Palm Harbor is conveniently close to Wall Springs Park, Palm Harbor Blvd and Palm Harbor Shops. Visitors describe the dining room as attractive and
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Located in Palm Harbor, Florida, Stratford Court of Palm Harbor is conveniently close to Wall Springs Park, Palm Harbor Blvd and Palm Harbor Shops. Visitors describe the dining room as attractive and the food as delicious. The facility has a number of amenities, including a walk-in pool, workout rooms and a large garden. Family members say the staff is pleasant, professional and friendly and the rooms are clean and spacious. Residents mention the wide range of activities offered, including parties, bridge games and frequent off-site trips to shows.
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St. Mark Village
2655 Nebraska Avenue, Palm Harbor, FL, 34684
Just had lunch with my 93-yr old grandmother who has lived there for 18 years and the food was awesome! They have a new culinary director and I thought I was eating at a fine dining restaurant. Loo
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Just had lunch with my 93-yr old grandmother who has lived there for 18 years and the food was awesome! They have a new culinary director and I thought I was eating at a fine dining restaurant. Looks like some nice updating to the facility has been going on too
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Just had lunch with my 93-yr old grandmother who has lived there for 18 years and the food was awesome! They have a new culinary director and I thought I was eating at a fine dining restaurant. Loo
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Just had lunch with my 93-yr old grandmother who has lived there for 18 years and the food was awesome! They have a new culinary director and I thought I was eating at a fine dining restaurant. Looks like some nice updating to the facility has been going on too
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Manor Care Health Services of Palm Harbor
2851 TAMPA RD, Palm Harbor, FL, 34684
The rehab services that Manor Care Health Services of Palm Harbor provide is very good. The PT, especially, is working with my mother diligently to get her back to walking. Cleanliness is fair. They’r
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The rehab services that Manor Care Health Services of Palm Harbor provide is very good. The PT, especially, is working with my mother diligently to get her back to walking. Cleanliness is fair. They’re just understaffed at this time, the facilities are old, and there’s not a large menu to choose from. They were just recently taken over by another company. So, I would imagine that they are going to revamp the areas that are under par.
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The rehab services that Manor Care Health Services of Palm Harbor provide is very good. The PT, especially, is working with my mother diligently to get her back to walking. Cleanliness is fair. They’r
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The rehab services that Manor Care Health Services of Palm Harbor provide is very good. The PT, especially, is working with my mother diligently to get her back to walking. Cleanliness is fair. They’re just understaffed at this time, the facilities are old, and there’s not a large menu to choose from. They were just recently taken over by another company. So, I would imagine that they are going to revamp the areas that are under par.
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Countryside Rehab & Healthcare Center
3825 Countryside Blvd, Palm Harbor, FL, 34684
My Mom was transferred to Countryside rehab from Mease hospital since we didn’t have many choices under the Humana plan,
after 10 days she was getting worse not better and when I inquired to get her
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My Mom was transferred to Countryside rehab from Mease hospital since we didn’t have many choices under the Humana plan,
after 10 days she was getting worse not better and when I inquired to get her back to the hospital the assigned Dr. Levine said she was getting all the care there that the hospital would give, by midnight that night they were having her transferred to Mease ER where she passed the next morning.
We will always regret not getting her out of there and will have to live with that.
There was 38 patients to one RN so her vitals were not monitored as should have been, the staff was inattentive to my Mom and disrespectful to the family.
DO NOT SEND YOUR FAMILY MEMBER THERE!
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My Mom was transferred to Countryside rehab from Mease hospital since we didn’t have many choices under the Humana plan,
after 10 days she was getting worse not better and when I inquired to get her
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My Mom was transferred to Countryside rehab from Mease hospital since we didn’t have many choices under the Humana plan,
after 10 days she was getting worse not better and when I inquired to get her back to the hospital the assigned Dr. Levine said she was getting all the care there that the hospital would give, by midnight that night they were having her transferred to Mease ER where she passed the next morning.
We will always regret not getting her out of there and will have to live with that.
There was 38 patients to one RN so her vitals were not monitored as should have been, the staff was inattentive to my Mom and disrespectful to the family.
DO NOT SEND YOUR FAMILY MEMBER THERE!
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Bay Tree Care and Rehabilitation Center
2600 HIGHLANDS BLVD NORTH, Palm Harbor, FL, 34684
I would absolutely NOT put a relative in this facility. Totally understaffed, food is expired and disgusting ( my mom had insects in her food), did not receive the physical therapy nor the proper car
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I would absolutely NOT put a relative in this facility. Totally understaffed, food is expired and disgusting ( my mom had insects in her food), did not receive the physical therapy nor the proper care she needed and deserved, always running out of her pain meds.
My mom was in this facility during COvID so it was difficult to visit and keep an eye on what was going on. My mom LINGERED in her bed for seven months. I asked that she come home to administer home health care, they dropped her in my driveway with a wheelchair too big to fit in my door (had to call the fire department for assistance), a box of RX’s that had the fill date as February (she came home in May), three injections I had NO idea how to administer, and 7 pages of almost blank discharge paper with absolutely NO instructions.
Too bad there is ZERO stars. That’s what I’d give it!!
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I would absolutely NOT put a relative in this facility. Totally understaffed, food is expired and disgusting ( my mom had insects in her food), did not receive the physical therapy nor the proper car
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I would absolutely NOT put a relative in this facility. Totally understaffed, food is expired and disgusting ( my mom had insects in her food), did not receive the physical therapy nor the proper care she needed and deserved, always running out of her pain meds.
My mom was in this facility during COvID so it was difficult to visit and keep an eye on what was going on. My mom LINGERED in her bed for seven months. I asked that she come home to administer home health care, they dropped her in my driveway with a wheelchair too big to fit in my door (had to call the fire department for assistance), a box of RX’s that had the fill date as February (she came home in May), three injections I had NO idea how to administer, and 7 pages of almost blank discharge paper with absolutely NO instructions.
Too bad there is ZERO stars. That’s what I’d give it!!
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Trinity Regional Rehab Center
2144 WELBILT BLVD, Trinity, FL, 34655
My Mom was a resident of Trinity Regional for four years. She was treated with dignity and kindness by the staff. The facility was clean and quite pleasant. The food was not terrible just typical i
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My Mom was a resident of Trinity Regional for four years. She was treated with dignity and kindness by the staff. The facility was clean and quite pleasant. The food was not terrible just typical institution food. I’m not sure we can expect better than that unless the facility has an executive chef. LOL
Seriously, I would recommend this facility to any one who wants good care.
Sadly, my Mom has passed away at 94, but I will always be grateful for the care she received at Trinity Regional.
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My Mom was a resident of Trinity Regional for four years. She was treated with dignity and kindness by the staff. The facility was clean and quite pleasant. The food was not terrible just typical i
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My Mom was a resident of Trinity Regional for four years. She was treated with dignity and kindness by the staff. The facility was clean and quite pleasant. The food was not terrible just typical institution food. I’m not sure we can expect better than that unless the facility has an executive chef. LOL
Seriously, I would recommend this facility to any one who wants good care.
Sadly, my Mom has passed away at 94, but I will always be grateful for the care she received at Trinity Regional.
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Regency Oaks
2751 Regency Oaks Blvd, Clearwater, FL, 33759
I visit my friend at Regency Oaks all the time. The staff members were very efficient, and they seemed very caring. I like that they have their own physical therapist and occupational therapist. The l
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I visit my friend at Regency Oaks all the time. The staff members were very efficient, and they seemed very caring. I like that they have their own physical therapist and occupational therapist. The layout of the facility was convenient for people.
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I visit my friend at Regency Oaks all the time. The staff members were very efficient, and they seemed very caring. I like that they have their own physical therapist and occupational therapist. The l
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I visit my friend at Regency Oaks all the time. The staff members were very efficient, and they seemed very caring. I like that they have their own physical therapist and occupational therapist. The layout of the facility was convenient for people.
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Orchid Cove at Gulfside
1100 Pine St, Clearwater, FL, 33756
Glen Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Center was a good facility. They have a lot of medical staff and nurses. The director was very helpful, very kind, and went above and beyond. They have a hair salon
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Glen Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Center was a good facility. They have a lot of medical staff and nurses. The director was very helpful, very kind, and went above and beyond. They have a hair salon and a therapy room. They have their own doctor that comes in. There are alarms so that the residents don’t try to leave the facility. They’re more sophisticated than others because it’s a skilled nursing facility. It’s a safe place. They work with each person individually as opposed to being in a class depending on their needs. The dining room was good, and they had some pretty good food choices. They have generators in case of a hurricane. It was clean and well maintained.
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Glen Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Center was a good facility. They have a lot of medical staff and nurses. The director was very helpful, very kind, and went above and beyond. They have a hair salon
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Glen Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Center was a good facility. They have a lot of medical staff and nurses. The director was very helpful, very kind, and went above and beyond. They have a hair salon and a therapy room. They have their own doctor that comes in. There are alarms so that the residents don’t try to leave the facility. They’re more sophisticated than others because it’s a skilled nursing facility. It’s a safe place. They work with each person individually as opposed to being in a class depending on their needs. The dining room was good, and they had some pretty good food choices. They have generators in case of a hurricane. It was clean and well maintained.
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Palm Garden of Clearwater
3480 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater, FL, 33761
The Palm Garden of Clearwater was fine. The staff was friendly. The facility was all on one level. It was clean and didn’t have an odor or anything.
The Palm Garden of Clearwater was fine. The staff was friendly. The facility was all on one level. It was clean and didn’t have an odor or anything.
West Bay Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
3865 TAMPA ROAD, Oldsmar, FL, 34677
Please do not put your loved one in this facility, while the nurses and aid were fine, the administrative office is horrible.
Please do not put your loved one in this facility, while the nurses and aid were fine, the administrative office is horrible.
Peninsula Care And Rehabilitation Center
900 Beckett Way, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689
Peninsula Care And Rehabilitation Center was very clean, small, and all on one story. The physical therapy department was very small, though. The nurses were wonderful. Some of the aides were good, bu
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Peninsula Care And Rehabilitation Center was very clean, small, and all on one story. The physical therapy department was very small, though. The nurses were wonderful. Some of the aides were good, but not all of them. They had a courtyard there. The social worker there was wonderful. She was so great, she helped me so much. She went far and beyond.
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Peninsula Care And Rehabilitation Center was very clean, small, and all on one story. The physical therapy department was very small, though. The nurses were wonderful. Some of the aides were good, bu
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Peninsula Care And Rehabilitation Center was very clean, small, and all on one story. The physical therapy department was very small, though. The nurses were wonderful. Some of the aides were good, but not all of them. They had a courtyard there. The social worker there was wonderful. She was so great, she helped me so much. She went far and beyond.
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Belleair Health Care Center
1150 Ponce De Leon Blvd , Clearwater, FL, 33756
My mother has moved into long-term care at Belleair Health Care Center. My sister and I have both been struggling with communication. We’re not getting our calls returned, and we’re getting different
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My mother has moved into long-term care at Belleair Health Care Center. My sister and I have both been struggling with communication. We’re not getting our calls returned, and we’re getting different information depending on who we’re speaking with. I understand they’re short staffed, but it just seems we’ve had to go through an awful lot changing with her from Medicare to Medicaid, and we’ve been misinformed on several occasions. We finally got it straightened out. I’m up here in Biloxi, Mississippi, so I have to rely on talking to somebody on the phone, and when I call to talk to the case manager, one of the physical therapists or even a nurse, I almost never get a call back. I have to continue calling them until I can reach someone.
My sister and I are not permitted to see the rooms. We’re only allowed to visit with my mother outside on the patio. We’re only permitted to visit for 30 minutes, three times a week, which is not good for my mother. It’s not good for her mental health. She really doesn’t have a lot of physical activity or people to talk to. So right now, because of COVID, they have it limited to three days a week for 30 minutes at a time, and only outside. We have to maintain six feet distance. Of course, when I drive nine and a half hours down there to see her, I don’t care, I’m hugging my mother. They won’t let us touch her, hug her, or anything. I’m fully vaccinated, we’re wearing a mask, and we’re outside. When my mother was in another facility right after she left the hospital, we were still permitted to go back into her room, and I shared meals with my mom there. I just think that their lockdown is a little too tight right now. They have been flexible when I travel into town to visit my mom, they do give me some extra time with her, and they do give me extra days. I asked my mom about the food, because usually I’m able to reach her around breakfast and dinner time when we talk on the phone, and she says most of the time it’s pretty good. Sometimes it’s not really hot, but she hasn’t really complained about it.
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My mother has moved into long-term care at Belleair Health Care Center. My sister and I have both been struggling with communication. We’re not getting our calls returned, and we’re getting different
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My mother has moved into long-term care at Belleair Health Care Center. My sister and I have both been struggling with communication. We’re not getting our calls returned, and we’re getting different information depending on who we’re speaking with. I understand they’re short staffed, but it just seems we’ve had to go through an awful lot changing with her from Medicare to Medicaid, and we’ve been misinformed on several occasions. We finally got it straightened out. I’m up here in Biloxi, Mississippi, so I have to rely on talking to somebody on the phone, and when I call to talk to the case manager, one of the physical therapists or even a nurse, I almost never get a call back. I have to continue calling them until I can reach someone.
My sister and I are not permitted to see the rooms. We’re only allowed to visit with my mother outside on the patio. We’re only permitted to visit for 30 minutes, three times a week, which is not good for my mother. It’s not good for her mental health. She really doesn’t have a lot of physical activity or people to talk to. So right now, because of COVID, they have it limited to three days a week for 30 minutes at a time, and only outside. We have to maintain six feet distance. Of course, when I drive nine and a half hours down there to see her, I don’t care, I’m hugging my mother. They won’t let us touch her, hug her, or anything. I’m fully vaccinated, we’re wearing a mask, and we’re outside. When my mother was in another facility right after she left the hospital, we were still permitted to go back into her room, and I shared meals with my mom there. I just think that their lockdown is a little too tight right now. They have been flexible when I travel into town to visit my mom, they do give me some extra time with her, and they do give me extra days. I asked my mom about the food, because usually I’m able to reach her around breakfast and dinner time when we talk on the phone, and she says most of the time it’s pretty good. Sometimes it’s not really hot, but she hasn’t really complained about it.
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Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center
1111 South Highland Avenue , Clearwater, FL, 33756
The staff at Highland Pines Rehabilitation was great. They encourage you to keep working. I would rate it very well; they were excellent. I haven’t found any faults. I thought they were great, and the
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The staff at Highland Pines Rehabilitation was great. They encourage you to keep working. I would rate it very well; they were excellent. I haven’t found any faults. I thought they were great, and they were good for me. The food was OK; it was good. You could play bingo, and back then we could go around other people so we were allowed to go outside and sit on the porch on the veranda. We weren’t stuck in the room like now because of the pandemic.
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The staff at Highland Pines Rehabilitation was great. They encourage you to keep working. I would rate it very well; they were excellent. I haven’t found any faults. I thought they were great, and the
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The staff at Highland Pines Rehabilitation was great. They encourage you to keep working. I would rate it very well; they were excellent. I haven’t found any faults. I thought they were great, and they were good for me. The food was OK; it was good. You could play bingo, and back then we could go around other people so we were allowed to go outside and sit on the porch on the veranda. We weren’t stuck in the room like now because of the pandemic.
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Mease Continuing Care
910 New York Avenue, Dunedin, FL, 34698
I have visited and worked at Mease Continuing Care in the Skilled nursing unit for 2 short months. In this period of time I have experienced what this section of the facility was all about. Let me beg
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I have visited and worked at Mease Continuing Care in the Skilled nursing unit for 2 short months. In this period of time I have experienced what this section of the facility was all about. Let me begin with the positive aspects of Mease Continuing Care:Staff really connect with their patients. From nurses to housekeeping, everyone seems to have some type of a friendly and caring relationship with a patient. There were many activities available for the patients from day trips to puppy visits. The patients were really encouraged to join in the fun.Food was great. The are offered many options and are allowed to make special requests for foods.Facility was neat and free of dangers, i.e, water on floors, free wires, unlocked doors, objects blocking hallways, and so on. The facility had many in house services for the patients, i.e, a store, bueaty shops, doctor and dentist inroom visits, restoritive dining, chapel with religous services, library, theater, and physical therapy. The facility had a wonderful resort like feel to it. Staff seem to always have a smile on there face and pay lots of attention to the patients.The admin has a cute white pomeranian that is always in the facility which brings much joy to the patients when they see him.All patients are on wander gaurds and chair/bed alarms so nursing staff always now where the patients are. Facility allowed 24hr guest visits and allowed them to help in their loved ones care, i.e changing, dressing, feeding.Finally, it is located in the same parking lot as the hospital.Now to the cons:Price was very steep. It is a very exspensive facility.The director of nursing and the admin never seemed to be happy or smiling.They seemed VERY understaffed. So there were times staff could not give that extra special attention most patients longed for.Parking seemed limited for guests.For the patients that dont receive visitors often or at all seemed to be forgotten on their birthdays. Yes the facility ties balloons to their wheelchairs or walkers I think a nice singing of happy birthday and a cake or appropriate dessert would add a special touch. SMALL rooms unless they could afford the private rooms. Hard to get wheelchairs through in most rooms.Overall, I believe this is a great facility for a loved one. I just feel they need to focus on the little things more becuase sometimes the little things are worth more to the patients and their families.
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I have visited and worked at Mease Continuing Care in the Skilled nursing unit for 2 short months. In this period of time I have experienced what this section of the facility was all about. Let me beg
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I have visited and worked at Mease Continuing Care in the Skilled nursing unit for 2 short months. In this period of time I have experienced what this section of the facility was all about. Let me begin with the positive aspects of Mease Continuing Care:Staff really connect with their patients. From nurses to housekeeping, everyone seems to have some type of a friendly and caring relationship with a patient. There were many activities available for the patients from day trips to puppy visits. The patients were really encouraged to join in the fun.Food was great. The are offered many options and are allowed to make special requests for foods.Facility was neat and free of dangers, i.e, water on floors, free wires, unlocked doors, objects blocking hallways, and so on. The facility had many in house services for the patients, i.e, a store, bueaty shops, doctor and dentist inroom visits, restoritive dining, chapel with religous services, library, theater, and physical therapy. The facility had a wonderful resort like feel to it. Staff seem to always have a smile on there face and pay lots of attention to the patients.The admin has a cute white pomeranian that is always in the facility which brings much joy to the patients when they see him.All patients are on wander gaurds and chair/bed alarms so nursing staff always now where the patients are. Facility allowed 24hr guest visits and allowed them to help in their loved ones care, i.e changing, dressing, feeding.Finally, it is located in the same parking lot as the hospital.Now to the cons:Price was very steep. It is a very exspensive facility.The director of nursing and the admin never seemed to be happy or smiling.They seemed VERY understaffed. So there were times staff could not give that extra special attention most patients longed for.Parking seemed limited for guests.For the patients that dont receive visitors often or at all seemed to be forgotten on their birthdays. Yes the facility ties balloons to their wheelchairs or walkers I think a nice singing of happy birthday and a cake or appropriate dessert would add a special touch. SMALL rooms unless they could afford the private rooms. Hard to get wheelchairs through in most rooms.Overall, I believe this is a great facility for a loved one. I just feel they need to focus on the little things more becuase sometimes the little things are worth more to the patients and their families.
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Kensington Gardens
2055 Palmetto St, Clearwater, FL, 33765
I broke my left leg on February 12. I had emergency surgery, and then I was transferred to Kensington Gardens Rehab for my healing process for my broken leg. We have a new administrator for the last t
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I broke my left leg on February 12. I had emergency surgery, and then I was transferred to Kensington Gardens Rehab for my healing process for my broken leg. We have a new administrator for the last three or four weeks. Things are getting much more professional. They were not very professional when I first arrived here in February. There was a lot of temporary help that came and went. They seemed to have their own interest. That has changed now in the last three weeks. The food has improved. The whole management of business of this place has improved since this new administrator arrived. It gets better all the time. They were keeping the place pretty clean before, but now the attitude about keeping it clean has improved. There is bingo three times a week. There is an activities director, who is very responsive if people want to do things like coloring and crossword puzzles. There is a smoking patio, which I don’t go to. I only look at from a distance because I’m not a smoker. There’s definitely an improvement in the overall attitude and how the place feels in terms of friendliness. There’s still a few staff who are crusty and rough around the edges. There also a few staff who left. It is an older building that’s been under other management through the years. So it is what it is, but it’s quite well laid out in my opinion. They have a wing where any new people go for two weeks for covid quarantine before they are placed in any other part of the building. They are very Covid conscious. All the staff have been vaccinated.
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I broke my left leg on February 12. I had emergency surgery, and then I was transferred to Kensington Gardens Rehab for my healing process for my broken leg. We have a new administrator for the last t
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I broke my left leg on February 12. I had emergency surgery, and then I was transferred to Kensington Gardens Rehab for my healing process for my broken leg. We have a new administrator for the last three or four weeks. Things are getting much more professional. They were not very professional when I first arrived here in February. There was a lot of temporary help that came and went. They seemed to have their own interest. That has changed now in the last three weeks. The food has improved. The whole management of business of this place has improved since this new administrator arrived. It gets better all the time. They were keeping the place pretty clean before, but now the attitude about keeping it clean has improved. There is bingo three times a week. There is an activities director, who is very responsive if people want to do things like coloring and crossword puzzles. There is a smoking patio, which I don’t go to. I only look at from a distance because I’m not a smoker. There’s definitely an improvement in the overall attitude and how the place feels in terms of friendliness. There’s still a few staff who are crusty and rough around the edges. There also a few staff who left. It is an older building that’s been under other management through the years. So it is what it is, but it’s quite well laid out in my opinion. They have a wing where any new people go for two weeks for covid quarantine before they are placed in any other part of the building. They are very Covid conscious. All the staff have been vaccinated.
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Manor Care Health Services of Dunedin
870 PATRICIA AVE, Dunedin, FL, 34698
Prior to admissions they tell you they promise you everything. One of the nurses actually said that the admissions person is just like a car salesmen, they tell you what you want to hear to get your
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Prior to admissions they tell you they promise you everything. One of the nurses actually said that the admissions person is just like a car salesmen, they tell you what you want to hear to get your money. They accepted her into the facility with everything fully disclose from hospital, without informing the family they withheld food and water for two days until she agreed to sign a dnr, because she was full code which they knew prior to acceptance. She was there for 5 days and did not receive any therapy. Additionally, tshe required a cold room which they new prior to acceptance, instead it was very very hot. I visited her one day she had no less than 23 ants crawling on her. Additionally, she ended up with open and infected bed sores. the nurses aid she had was sadistic, my mother who has spinal stanosis was sat up in the bed beyond 90 degrees and screaming in pain I yelled at the aid and said you’re hurting her, she looked at my mother and said your daughter wanted me to put you like this and then walk out of the room. I quickly readjusted her bed down. Same add causes eye infections using dirty towel to wash her face. Additionally would readjust to uncomfortable positions. The food was supposed to be purreed, it was a mixture of both purreed and mechanically softened. Additionally they were so concerned about the cost of supplement drinks which the doctor required and they agreed to asked if she really drinks them as they are expensive, yes, 2 dollars a day is a lot when you only get to charge 500 per day. This is only a few things I have written about, there are actually many many more things wrong with this place. Your best bet is to have them home with help coming in. Buyer beware.
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Prior to admissions they tell you they promise you everything. One of the nurses actually said that the admissions person is just like a car salesmen, they tell you what you want to hear to get your
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Prior to admissions they tell you they promise you everything. One of the nurses actually said that the admissions person is just like a car salesmen, they tell you what you want to hear to get your money. They accepted her into the facility with everything fully disclose from hospital, without informing the family they withheld food and water for two days until she agreed to sign a dnr, because she was full code which they knew prior to acceptance. She was there for 5 days and did not receive any therapy. Additionally, tshe required a cold room which they new prior to acceptance, instead it was very very hot. I visited her one day she had no less than 23 ants crawling on her. Additionally, she ended up with open and infected bed sores. the nurses aid she had was sadistic, my mother who has spinal stanosis was sat up in the bed beyond 90 degrees and screaming in pain I yelled at the aid and said you’re hurting her, she looked at my mother and said your daughter wanted me to put you like this and then walk out of the room. I quickly readjusted her bed down. Same add causes eye infections using dirty towel to wash her face. Additionally would readjust to uncomfortable positions. The food was supposed to be purreed, it was a mixture of both purreed and mechanically softened. Additionally they were so concerned about the cost of supplement drinks which the doctor required and they agreed to asked if she really drinks them as they are expensive, yes, 2 dollars a day is a lot when you only get to charge 500 per day. This is only a few things I have written about, there are actually many many more things wrong with this place. Your best bet is to have them home with help coming in. Buyer beware.
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Tarpon Bayou Center
515 Chesapeake Dr, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689
The stress of having my mother in a nursing home was nothing compared to the stress of not being able to talk with her 75% of the time. Their phone system/services are archaic!!! It stressed my out mo
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The stress of having my mother in a nursing home was nothing compared to the stress of not being able to talk with her 75% of the time. Their phone system/services are archaic!!! It stressed my out mother & my family.
Then COVID hit! My mother had stopped eating and was never put on feeding tube, etc. Thank God Hospice removed her on Dec 11, 2020… She died 4 days later!!!
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The stress of having my mother in a nursing home was nothing compared to the stress of not being able to talk with her 75% of the time. Their phone system/services are archaic!!! It stressed my out mo
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The stress of having my mother in a nursing home was nothing compared to the stress of not being able to talk with her 75% of the time. Their phone system/services are archaic!!! It stressed my out mother & my family.
Then COVID hit! My mother had stopped eating and was never put on feeding tube, etc. Thank God Hospice removed her on Dec 11, 2020… She died 4 days later!!!
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Westchester Gardens Health & Rehabilitation
3301 North McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater, FL, 33761
Resident rooms are old looking. One particular weekend cna for residents was more interested in her phone than caring for the patients.
Pretty annoying when walking through smelling urine.
Resident rooms are old looking. One particular weekend cna for residents was more interested in her phone than caring for the patients.
Pretty annoying when walking through smelling urine.
Lakeside Oaks Care Center
1061 VIRGINIA ST, Dunedin, FL, 34698
RUN RUN from this place. my father was moved here from the hospital for more recovery time. He was supposed to be getting therapy 5 x a week and was lucky to get once a week. The aides were horrible l
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RUN RUN from this place. my father was moved here from the hospital for more recovery time. He was supposed to be getting therapy 5 x a week and was lucky to get once a week. The aides were horrible leaving call lights unanswered for long periods of time. the nurses were not even aware of why my father was there… Run as fast as you can away from here… do your loved a favor
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RUN RUN from this place. my father was moved here from the hospital for more recovery time. He was supposed to be getting therapy 5 x a week and was lucky to get once a week. The aides were horrible l
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RUN RUN from this place. my father was moved here from the hospital for more recovery time. He was supposed to be getting therapy 5 x a week and was lucky to get once a week. The aides were horrible leaving call lights unanswered for long periods of time. the nurses were not even aware of why my father was there… Run as fast as you can away from here… do your loved a favor
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Nursing Home Costs in Palm Harbor, FL
Nursing homes in Palm Harbor are costly, with a median rate of $9,946 for a semiprivate room and $11,391 for a private room.
The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
Seniors in Palm Harbor and the Tampa Bay area pay more for nursing home care than residents in other parts of the state. Prices are 15% higher than the state median and 28% higher than the national average.
Looking at the region, local seniors pay about $800 more than their peers in Sarasota and Orlando. Nursing homes in The Villages cost $973 less, and prices fall to $8,638 in Lakeland, a monthly savings of approximately $1,300.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Long-term care prices vary considerably in Palm Harbor. At $9,946, a semiprivate room in a nursing home costs more than twice as much as full-time care provided by a home health aide or personal care attendant at $4,195 and $4,576, respectively. Nursing home care costs three times as much as assisted living, which averages $3,225. Seniors in assisted living receive day-to-day help, and third-party health care services may be available. Seniors who live at home but lack social interaction can attend an adult day health care program for around $1,993 per month.
Note: Data for Palm Harbor was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Tampa, was used instead.
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Palm Harbor, FL
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
- Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
- Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
- Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Free Resources for Seniors in Palm Harbor, FL
Seniors in Palm Harbor are in a very age-friendly community that offers a wide range of supportive services. A few helpful resources for nursing home residents and those who are considering transitioning to nursing home care are listed below, and many others are available.
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(727) 570-9696
Family caregivers and seniors who are considering nursing home care can contact this Area Agency on Aging for free information and advice. The agency can assess seniors' needs and help with applications for Medicaid long-term care benefits. Many services are available to area residents aged 60 and older, regardless of their income or physical needs. Every year, the agency helps more than 61,000 seniors by offering fall-prevention courses, transportation, meals, legal advice and in-home assistance.
(727) 771-6000
The Palm Harbor CSA works with the local senior council to sponsor programs that support healthy aging. Its recreation center offers pickleball, tap dance, cardio drumming, card games, craft workshops and art guilds for seniors who share common interests. The calendar of events features ice cream socials, legal clinics, health fairs and free medical screenings, including blood pressure checks.
(727) 464-8210
Home repairs and upkeep can become a burden for seniors who are unable to complete maintenance tasks themselves. Fortunately, the county offers several programs to help seniors maintain or upgrade their homes. Moderate-income homeowners qualify for interest-free home repair loans that can be paid back over 20 years, and the Independent Living Program provides grants for accessibility modifications, such as ramps and grab bars.
(727) 327-3091
POC is a Community Action Partnership agency that administers a number of local, state and federal programs that benefit area seniors. The agency provides home energy assistance to seniors who have to choose between food, rent and medications. It offers volunteer companionship programs for homebound seniors, in-home chore assistance and mobile dental care clinics. Services are available to seniors aged 60 and older with the greatest need.
(727) 573-9444
Neighborly serves seniors throughout Pinellas County by offering door-to-door bus transportation, supervised daytime recreation programs and nutritional services. Homebound seniors can receive delivered meals, and active residents are encouraged to schedule a ride to a senior café to enjoy a free lunch and fun activities, such as karaoke, aerobics and workouts.