Southern Pines Nursing Center

Southern Pines Nursing Center holds an overall 2-star rating from CMS, which means it falls below average compared to other nursing homes nationwide. That overall score is built from three separate ratings, and in this case all three are pointing in the same direction. The health inspection rating of 2 stars reflects that state inspectors found a higher-than-average number of citations, or more serious ones, during their visits to the facility. The staffing rating of 2 stars means nurses are spending fewer hours per day with residents than what you'd typically see at comparable facilities, which can affect how quickly needs get noticed and addressed. The quality measures rating of 2 stars is based on 15 clinical indicators, things like how residents are managing with pain, infections, falls, or loss of mobility, and a below-average score here suggests outcomes for residents haven't been as strong as they are at most other homes.

When all three pieces come in below average like this, it's worth taking seriously. No single rating tells the whole story, and a facility can improve between inspection cycles, but a 2-star overall score is a signal that families should ask detailed questions before making a decision. Visiting in person, talking to staff, and asking the facility directly about recent improvements would all be worthwhile steps.

Staffing at Southern Pines Nursing Center is a bit of a mixed picture. On the registered nurse side, the facility actually comes in slightly above average, with 0.54 RN hours per resident per day compared to the Florida average of 0.52, which means residents here get a comparable amount of time with the most highly trained nurses you'd find at most Florida nursing homes. However, when you look at total nurse hours across all staff, the facility falls noticeably short, offering 3.26 hours per resident per day versus the state average of 3.87. In practical terms, that gap of roughly 37 minutes per resident per day might not sound like much, but across a full shift it can translate to slower response times for call lights, less help with meals or mobility, and thinner coverage overnight. It is worth asking the facility directly how they schedule their staff throughout the day, since those numbers can tell you a lot about what a typical morning or evening actually looks like for your loved one.

Southern Pines Nursing Center has a 2 out of 5 star health inspection rating from the government, which is below average and worth paying attention to. The facility has one recorded federal penalty on file, resulting in a fine of $5,198, with the most recent penalty dating to April 2023. A single penalty of this size is not unusually alarming on its own, but the below-average inspection rating suggests this facility has had more than typical compliance concerns noted during surveys. Families should ask the facility directly about what issues were cited and what steps have been taken to address them before making a decision. Families evaluating this facility can compare it to others in New Port Richey on the New Port Richey 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. Can you walk me through exactly what happens if a resident falls or has a medical emergency in the middle of the night?
4. How do you handle a resident who resists care, gets confused, or becomes upset, and who on staff is trained to manage those situations?
5. If my family member has a complaint or feels they are being ignored, what is the specific process for getting that resolved, and who do I contact if the problem is not fixed?
6. What does a typical Tuesday look like for a resident here, from the time they wake up to the time they go to bed?

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