Whispering Oaks
Tampa, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105299) · 236 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (813) 238-6406 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Whispering Oaks has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is below Florida's state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Whispering Oaks reports total nurse staffing of 3.33 hours per resident per day, including 0.77 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 30.9%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Whispering Oaks has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Whispering Oaks is a 236-bed skilled nursing facility in Tampa, Florida (Hillsborough County), with an average of 229.6 residents. It is organized as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since June 1980, accepting both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Whispering Oaks holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which falls below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its component ratings are mixed: the health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 5 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.33, including 0.77 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.9%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists no federal fines on record for Whispering Oaks (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the provided data.
Whispering Oaks is part of the Senior Health South chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.9 out of 5 — notably lower than this facility's own overall rating. CMS records indicate no change in ownership within the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Whispering Oaks has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, below the Florida state average of 3.27.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Whispering Oaks is certified for and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.33 hours per resident per day, including 0.77 RN hours, with a 30.9% turnover rate; CMS rates staffing 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for Whispering Oaks.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus status for Whispering Oaks.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Whispering Oaks has 236 certified beds and an average daily population of 229.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit Limited Liability Company and part of the Senior Health South chain, which includes 8 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.9 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Whispering Oaks has been certified since June 1, 1980.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections (2 stars here), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (5 stars) — which combine into the overall rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided CMS data; please contact the facility at (813) 238-6406 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided doesn't cover tour specifics; contact Whispering Oaks at (813) 238-6406 and review its inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details for Whispering Oaks at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105299?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.