Gulfside Health And Rehabilitation Center
Clearwater, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105634) · 76 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $4,017
Phone: (727) 442-7106 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Gulfside Health And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Gulfside Health And Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.60 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.7%.
Gulfside Health And Rehabilitation Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $4,017.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this location.
About this facility
Gulfside Health And Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since February 1989. The facility is licensed for 76 beds and reports an average of 65.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Gulfside holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its component ratings are mixed: the health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, the staffing rating is 3 out of 5, and the quality measure (QM) rating is 5 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of approximately 3.60 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours of about 0.56 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $4,017.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. There is no indication of a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation in the data provided. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, according to CMS records. No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility.
Families evaluating Gulfside should review the facility's current status directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates ratings and inspection data periodically. This profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Gulfside has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is below Florida's state average of 3.27.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Gulfside is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.60 hours per resident per day, with about 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing turnover is reported at 54.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $4,017.00, 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 Facility designation for Gulfside.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Gulfside is certified for 76 beds and reports an average daily census of 65.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Gulfside is a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Gulfside was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on February 6, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Gulfside scores 3, 2, 3, and 5 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at (727) 442-7106 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour or amenity details; contact the facility at (727) 442-7106 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105634?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.