Pinellas County, Florida · Nursing home
Clearwater Center
1 of 5 overall from CMS
1270 Turner St, Clearwater, FL 33756
At a glance
- Overall rating 1 of 5 Below the state average of 3.3
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.10 hours Below the state average of 3.82
- Nursing staff who left in a year 40.2% Below the state average of 41.4%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 22 3 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $76,496 1 fine
- Certified beds in use 89.0% of 109 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Clearwater Center is a 109-bed nursing home in Clearwater, Florida (Pinellas County). CMS rates it 1 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.10 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Florida average of 3.82. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $76,496 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 109
- Residents per day (average)
- 97.0
- Certified since
- 1973 (53 yrs)
Non profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Hearthstone Senior Communities (8 homes)CMS Special Focus: SFF Candidate
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
- Special Focus candidate. CMS lists this home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program: its inspection record qualifies it for the program, but it has not been selected. What a Special Focus Facility is
These labels are shown as CMS publishes them. They describe the inspection record, not what has changed since.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Clearwater Center
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists this home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which means it qualifies but has not been selected. What has changed since the inspections behind that listing?Special Focus status in CMS data
- CMS lists 1 fine totaling $76,496 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- CMS counts 14 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Feb 21, 2024 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the Florida average is 7.1. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 1 of 5 Florida average 3.3
- Health inspections 1 of 5 Florida average 2.9
- Staffing 3 of 5 Florida average 3.3
- Quality measures 3 of 5 Florida average 4.2
The vertical line marks the Florida average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 3.10 h Florida average 3.82
- Nurse aides 1.93 h Florida average 2.31
- Licensed practical nurses 0.57 h Florida average 0.78
- Registered nurses 0.60 h Florida average 0.73
- All staff, weekends 2.92 h Florida average 3.49
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 9 hours. The vertical line marks the Florida average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover40.2%
- Florida average41.4%
- Registered nurse turnover50.0%
- Florida average46.0%
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Florida and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 9.7% | 8.7% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.3% | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 1.5% | 4.6% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.4% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% | 98.2% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 8.7% | 9.5% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 27.9% | 14.4% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% | 99.2% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.1% | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 4.5% | 10.5% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 8.8% | 8.6% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.63 | 2.13 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.41 | 1.15 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.3% | 95.2% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% | 94.7% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 32.9% | 26.1% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 9.4% | 9.1% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 22 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 3 were at the immediate jeopardy level; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 2 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Feb 21, 2024: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2024 | 14 | 6 |
| Dec 3, 2021 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar 13, 2020 | 5 | 0 |
Florida homes averaged 7.1 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (22)
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KImmediate jeopardy, pattern
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 26, 2024)
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KImmediate jeopardy, pattern
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 26, 2024)
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KImmediate jeopardy, pattern
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 26, 2024)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 21, 2024)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 21, 2024)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 21, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 21, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 26, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 21, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 21, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 21, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 26, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 21, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 21, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 21, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 21, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 3, 2022)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 3, 2022)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 3, 2022)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 13, 2020)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 13, 2020)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 13, 2020)
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2024 | Fine | $76,496 |
Florida homes averaged 0.8 fines and $24,361 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Florida
- Size490 of 694 by certified beds
- Florida average residents per day108.9
- ChainHearthstone Senior Communities
- Chain average overall rating1.9 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Clearwater13
- Homes in Pinellas County65
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Clearwater Center?
Clearwater Center has an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 3 and quality measures is 3.
How many beds does Clearwater Center have?
Clearwater Center has 109 certified beds. It averages 97.0 residents per day, about 89.0% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Clearwater Center?
The home reports 3.10 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.60 hours from registered nurses. The Florida average is 3.82 hours and 0.73 hours from registered nurses.
Has Clearwater Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $76,496 in the past three years.
Does Clearwater Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
Nearest nursing homes
- 2 of 5 Gulfside Health and Rehabilitation Center 76beds 86.1%in use 3.60nurse hours a day
- 1 of 5 Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center 115beds 93.4%in use 3.13nurse hours a day
- 2 of 5 Oaks of Clearwater, the 60beds 80.8%in use 4.01nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Pinellas County
Who to call in Florida
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Florida.
- Long-term care ombudsman Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 1-888-831-0404 An advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Complaint Administration Unit 1-888-419-3456 The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Florida staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 105274. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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