B

WHISPERING OAKS

1514 E CHELSEA ST, TAMPA, FL 33610
Score: 78 / 100

With a score of 78/100 and a B grade, Whispering Oaks is a well-regarded option in Tampa, Florida. The facility performs above average in most CMS categories, placing it in the 74th percentile statewide.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Whispering Oaks, with 3.33 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent inspections identified 25 deficiencies at Whispering Oaks. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.33 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.81 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.44 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.09 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.18 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.86 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

25
Total Deficiencies
Nov 18, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 25 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Nov 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Aug 23, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Aug 23, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0644 Severity D
    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
    Aug 23, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0688 Severity D
    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medic
    Aug 23, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.4% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 1.1% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 8.5% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 2.1% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 6.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 3.2% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 78 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
236
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 23, 2023
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
10