Pruitthealth-North Tampa, LLC

PruittHealth-North Tampa receives an overall 2-star rating from CMS, meaning it falls below average compared to other nursing homes nationally. That overall score is a composite of three separate ratings, and in this case, the pieces tell a pretty mixed story.

The health inspection rating is the most concerning piece, coming in at just 1 star. This reflects findings from state inspections, including how many citations the facility received and how serious those violations were. A 1-star score here means inspectors found more problems, or more serious ones, than at the vast majority of facilities. The staffing rating lands at 2 stars, which means residents are getting fewer nursing hours per day than what you would typically expect. That can affect how quickly staff respond to residents, how much hands-on care each person receives, and overall attentiveness day to day. The bright spot is a perfect 5-star quality measures rating, which looks at 15 clinical outcomes like rates of falls, pressure ulcers, infections, and hospital readmissions. That top score suggests that despite the staffing and inspection concerns, residents are experiencing strong health outcomes in practice. For families, it is worth asking the facility directly about recent inspection findings and current staffing levels, while taking some comfort in knowing the clinical outcome data is genuinely impressive.

PruittHealth-North Tampa stands a bit above the Florida average when it comes to registered nurse (RN) coverage, offering about 0.60 RN hours per resident each day compared to the state average of 0.52. In practical terms, that small difference can matter, since RNs handle more complex medical decisions and assessments. However, when you look at total nursing hours across all staff, the facility comes in slightly below the Florida average, with 3.72 hours per resident per day versus 3.87 statewide. For a typical resident, that gap of roughly nine minutes per day may sound minor, but across a full shift it can affect how quickly aides respond to requests, help with meals, or assist with mobility. If you are comparing Florida nursing homes in this area, it is worth asking the facility how they schedule their staff across morning, afternoon, and overnight shifts, since averages alone do not tell you how covered residents are during the hours that matter most.

PruittHealth-North Tampa has a troubled inspection record that families should take seriously. The facility holds a 1-out-of-5-star health inspection rating from the government, which is the lowest score possible and signals repeated or significant care concerns found during official reviews. On top of that, the facility has faced 5 government penalties resulting in a combined $30,775 in fines, with the most recent penalty issued as recently as June 2025. This is not a one-time stumble - the combination of a rock-bottom inspection rating, multiple penalties, and a very recent fine suggests a pattern that warrants careful scrutiny from any family considering this facility for a loved one. That said, ratings and fines alone do not tell the whole story, so visiting in person and asking staff direct questions about how they have addressed these issues is always a smart step. Families evaluating this facility can compare it to others in Lutz on the Lutz nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during the day shift, and does that number change at night or on weekends?
2. How long have your charge nurses and CNAs been working here on average, and what does your staff turnover look like over the past year?
3. If my loved one has a concern or feels unsafe, who do they tell, and can you walk me through exactly what happens next?
4. What does a typical day look like for a resident who doesn't have family visiting, from the time they wake up to when they go to bed?
5. How often does the same caregiver work with the same residents, or do staff rotate between different wings and residents regularly?
6. Can you show me your most recent state inspection report, and is there anything in it you would like to explain to me directly?

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