Bear Creek Nursing Center
Hudson, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105393) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $34,053
Phone: (727) 863-5488 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bear Creek Nursing Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Bear Creek Nursing Center reports total nurse hours of 3.57 per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.8%.
Bear Creek Nursing Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $34,053.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently part of CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Bear Creek Nursing Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Hudson, Florida (Pasco County), certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since September 1981. The facility is licensed for 120 beds and reports an average daily census of 103.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Bear Creek holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.57, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day at 0.68. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $34,053.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for Bear Creek Nursing Center, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of serious, persistent quality problems subject to increased inspection oversight.
Bear Creek Nursing Center is part of the Health Services Management chain, which operates 16 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months according to CMS records.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bear Creek Nursing Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Florida state average of 3.27.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.57 hours per resident per day, with 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover of 55.8%. The staffing star rating is 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $34,053.00, with no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Bear Creek Nursing Center is certified for 120 beds and has an average daily population of 103.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Health Services Management chain, which includes 16 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on September 15, 1981.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Bear Creek scores 2 (overall), 2 (health inspection), 3 (staffing), and 4 (quality measures).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 7278635488 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7278635488 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105393?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.