Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Whispering Oaks
1514 E Chelsea St · Tampa, FL 33610 · 236 certified beds
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About Whispering Oaks
Whispering Oaks is a nursing home in Tampa, Florida. Its capacity is 236 beds, above the Hillsborough County median of 120 for nursing homes. It is run by a nonprofit operator and is part of Senior Health South. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 30 citations, the most recent on February 12, 2026. Enforcement records show no fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.24 hours per resident per day. It is one of 19 nursing homes listed in Tampa. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program at 1-888-831-0404. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
3.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (30)
Records from August 2021 to February 2026.
August 24, 2023
Tag F0758Implement 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 l….
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 22, 2023.
June 26, 2023
Tag F0773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 17, 2023.
August 13, 2021
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 13, 2021.
August 13, 2021
Tag F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 13, 2021.
August 13, 2021
Tag F0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 13, 2021.
August 13, 2021
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 13, 2021.
August 13, 2021
Tag F0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 13, 2021.
August 13, 2021
Tag F0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 13, 2021.
August 13, 2021
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 13, 2021.
August 13, 2021
Tag F0625Notify 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 13, 2021.
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.
Staffing
3.24 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 3.32 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
Non profit
Part of Senior Health South, a chain of 8 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.0 overall, 1.8 for health inspections, 2.9 for staffing, 3.9 for quality measures.
- Parent company: Senior Health South-Tampa LLC
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Florida.
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