Boca Ciega Center
Gulfport, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105271) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $13,520
Phone: (727) 344-4608 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Boca Ciega Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Florida state average of 3.27 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Boca Ciega Center reports 3.17 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.1 percent.
Boca Ciega Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $13,520.00, with 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is indicated in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Boca Ciega Center is a for-profit nursing home in Gulfport, Florida (Pinellas County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since November 1973. The facility is certified for 120 beds and had an average of 105.2 residents, according to CMS Care Compare data. It is part of the Hearthstone Senior Communities chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.9 stars.
CMS assigns Boca Ciega Center an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Florida state average of 3.27 stars. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, staffing rating of 3 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.17 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.1%.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $13,520.00 for this facility. There are 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in this data for Boca Ciega Center.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to this data. Families evaluating this facility should review its full inspection history and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically. This profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as provided; contact the facility directly for current availability, services, and specific care details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Boca Ciega Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Florida state average of 3.27 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Boca Ciega Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.17 total nurse hours per resident per day and a nursing staff turnover rate of 52.1%, with a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $13,520.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Boca Ciega Center is certified for 120 beds and had an average of 105.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Hearthstone Senior Communities chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on November 1, 1973.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (1 star), health inspection (1 star), staffing (3 stars), and quality measures (4 stars); the overall rating combines these components but is not a simple average.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 7273444608 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7273444608 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105271?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.