Marion And Bernard L Samson Nursing Center
Saint Petersburg, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105504) · 180 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (727) 345-2775 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Marion And Bernard L Samson Nursing 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 4 out of 5.
Marion And Bernard L Samson Nursing Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.91 hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 47.4%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Marion And Bernard L Samson Nursing Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation is present in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Marion And Bernard L Samson Nursing Center is a 180-bed, non-profit nursing home in Saint Petersburg, Florida (Pinellas County), certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since July 1985. It houses an average of 167.7 residents per day.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27. This overall score is composed of four component ratings: a Health Inspection rating of 2 out of 5, a Quality Measures (QM) rating of 5 out of 5, and a Staffing rating of 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing hours of 3.90876 per resident per day, including 0.74579 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show zero fines (num_fines: 0, total_fines: $0.00) and zero payment denials for this facility \u2014 no federal fines on record. No abuse icon flag or Special Focus program designation is present in the data provided for this facility. There is no chain information listed for this facility, and CMS data indicates no ownership change in the past 12 months.
Families should verify current details and review the full inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare, 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?
The facility has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed \u2014 nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.90876 hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 47.4%; CMS rates staffing 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No. CMS records show 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, 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 program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 180 beds and has an average daily population of 167.7 residents.
Who owns this facility \u2014 and is it part of a chain?
It is owned under a non-profit (other) ownership structure; no chain affiliation is listed in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on July 1, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Health Inspections (2/5 here), Staffing (4/5), Quality Measures (5/5), and an Overall rating (3/5) that combines these components.
Has this facility changed ownership recently?
No, the data indicates no change of ownership within the past 12 months.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail isn't included in the provided data; please contact the facility at 7273452775 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information isn't available in the provided data; contact the facility at 7273452775 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105504?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.