Bayside Care Center
Saint Petersburg, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105071) · 92 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $3,728
Phone: (727) 209-3600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bayside Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Bayside Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.36 hours per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.2%.
Bayside Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $3,728.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently part of the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Bayside Care Center is a 92-bed skilled nursing facility in Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, certified by Medicare and Medicaid since 1967. It currently serves an average of 87.9 residents daily. The facility is operated as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Fl Snf Trust chain, which includes 10 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Bayside Care Center holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which falls below the Florida state average of 3.27 stars. Its component ratings are: 3 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.36 hours per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $3,728.00 assessed against this facility, and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not currently listed in CMS's Special Focus program, which designates facilities as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection.
Families evaluating this facility should review the full inspection history, staffing details, and quality measures on Medicare Care Compare for the most current information, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bayside Care Center has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Bayside Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.36 hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars, and nursing turnover is 34.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $3,728.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 92 certified beds and an average of 87.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Fl Snf Trust chain, which has 10 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification in 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Bayside Care Center scores 3, 3, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (727) 209-3600 or check Medicare Care Compare for confirmation.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided CMS data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (727) 209-3600 for scheduling and specifics.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details for Bayside Care Center at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105071?state=FL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.