Kensington Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center
Clearwater, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105453) · 150 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $18,070
Phone: (727) 461-6613 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kensington Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Kensington Gardens reports 3.57 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, earning a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars. CMS has not reported nursing turnover data for this facility.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $18,070.00 against Kensington Gardens, with 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Kensington Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center is a for-profit (individual owner) nursing home in Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since December 1983. The facility is licensed for 150 beds and reports an average daily census of 128.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Kensington Gardens holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its component ratings are: health inspections 1 star, quality measures 3 stars, and staffing 2 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.56847 total nurse hours per resident per day, with 0.55881 of those hours provided by registered nurses. Nursing staff turnover figures were not provided in the available data.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 2 federal fines totaling $18,070.00 against this facility, and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the provided data for this facility.
Kensington Gardens is part of the Aston Health chain, which operates 38 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.7 stars. There has been no ownership change reported in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
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?
Kensington Gardens has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Florida state average of 3.27.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.56847 hours per resident per day, including 0.55881 RN hours, earning a staffing rating of 2 stars; turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 2 fines totaling $18,070.00 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?
It is certified for 150 beds with an average daily census of 128.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit individual and is part of the Aston Health chain, which operates 38 facilities with an average rating of 2.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 30, 1983.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Kensington Gardens scores 1, 1, 2, and 3 stars respectively.
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 7274616613 and 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 7274616613 to arrange a visit and review its inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105453?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.