Nursing homes › Florida › Whispering Oaks
1514 E Chelsea St, Tampa, FL 33610 · 8132386406 · 236 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Senior Health South, a group operating 8 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 1.9/5, 2 abuse citation icons, 1 facilities on the Special Focus list, $362,765 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (1.9/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.33 (Florida median: 3.63). RN hours: 0.77. Weekend total: 3.11. Nursing staff turnover: 31%.
All-time on record: 29 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-12 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | E | Health | corrected 2026-03-12 |
| 2026-02-12 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | E | Health | corrected 2026-03-12 |
| 2026-02-12 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2026-03-12 |
| 2026-02-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2026-03-12 |
| 2026-02-12 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-12 |
| 2026-02-12 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-12 |
| 2026-02-12 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-12 |
| 2026-02-12 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-12 |
| 2026-02-12 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-12 |
| 2025-11-19 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-19 |
| 2023-08-24 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2023-09-22 |
| 2023-08-24 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Health | corrected 2023-09-24 |
| 2023-08-24 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2023-09-22 |
| 2023-08-24 | 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 medical reason. | D | Health | corrected 2023-09-22 |
| 2023-08-24 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Health | corrected 2023-09-22 |
| 2023-08-24 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Health | corrected 2023-09-22 |
| 2023-08-24 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2023-09-22 |
| 2023-08-24 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2023-09-22 |
| 2023-08-24 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2023-09-22 |
| 2023-08-24 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-09-22 |
| 2023-08-24 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-09-22 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENIOR HEALTH PROPERTIES SOUTH, INC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 12/23/2002 |
| SENIOR HEALTH SOUTH-TAMPA LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 11/20/2000 |
| JAFFE, HOWARD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2014 |
| AEGIR HEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2009 |
| CONSULTING SUPPORT SERVICES, LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/28/2011 |
| FACILITY SUPPORT COMPANY, LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/13/2010 |
| KANE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/06/2012 |
| CROWE, JULIEANN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/17/2022 |
| FITZPATRICK, CYNTHIA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/31/2022 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 105299. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.