Meadowpark Health And Rehabilitation Center

Meadowpark Health And Rehabilitation Center holds an overall 3-star rating from CMS, meaning it lands at average compared to nursing homes nationwide. That overall rating is a composite of three separate scores, and in Meadowpark's case, those scores tell a mixed story worth understanding before you make a decision.

The health inspection rating is 2 stars, which is below average. This reflects the number and seriousness of citations state inspectors found during their visits, so it signals that surveyors identified more concerns than you would typically expect. That is worth paying attention to, since inspections are an outside set of eyes on how the facility is actually run day to day. The staffing rating comes in at 3 stars, meaning the number of nursing hours residents receive relative to how many residents live there is roughly in line with the national average - not a red flag, but not a standout either. Where Meadowpark genuinely shines is in its quality measures rating, a full 5 stars. That score is based on 15 clinical and physical health outcomes for residents, things like wound care, mobility, pain management, and rehab progress, and hitting the top mark here suggests the care residents actually receive produces strong results. So while the inspection history gives families a reason to ask some hard questions, the outcomes data is a real positive.

Staffing at Meadowpark Health And Rehabilitation Center is a bit of a mixed picture compared to other Florida nursing homes. On the registered nurse side, residents here actually get more one-on-one RN time than the state average, about 0.81 hours per resident per day versus Florida's average of 0.52 hours. In practical terms, that means a more experienced nurse is more likely to be involved in your loved one's care on any given day. However, when you look at total nursing hours across all staff levels, including CNAs and licensed practical nurses, the facility comes in at 3.41 hours per resident per day, which is a bit below the Florida average of 3.87 hours. That gap in total coverage could mean slightly less hands-on help with daily tasks like bathing, meals, and repositioning, which matter a lot for residents who need more involved care. Neither number tells the whole story on its own, so it is worth asking the facility directly about how they schedule their staff and how they handle nights and weekends when coverage tends to be thinner.

Meadowpark Health And Rehabilitation Center has a 2 out of 5 star health inspection rating from the government, which is below average and worth taking seriously. The facility has one penalty on record, resulting in a fine of $72,858, with the most recent penalty dated April 20, 2023. A fine of that size typically reflects a significant care or safety issue identified by inspectors, so families should ask the facility directly about what happened and what changes were made in response. This history does not automatically make the facility the wrong choice, but it does mean you should go in with specific questions and pay close attention during any visit. Families evaluating this facility can compare it to others in Dunedin on the Dunedin nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during a typical day shift, and does that number change at night or on weekends?
2. How long have most of your nursing staff been working here, and what do you do to keep turnover low?
3. If my loved one had a fall or a sudden change in health, walk me through exactly what would happen in the first 30 minutes.
4. Can I see the most recent state inspection report, and can you explain any deficiencies that were cited?
5. What does a typical weekday look like for a resident who doesn't have family visiting, from the time they wake up until they go to bed?
6. If my loved one is unhappy here or I have a serious concern about their care, who do I talk to and how quickly can I expect a real response?

For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home.