Alhambra Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

Alhambra Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center holds an overall 3-star rating from CMS, meaning it lands in average territory nationally. That overall score is built from three separate ratings that each tell a different part of the story, and in this case those pieces look quite different from one another. The health inspection rating comes in at 2 stars, which is below average and reflects the number and seriousness of citations state inspectors found during their visits. That's worth paying attention to, since inspections reveal real, on-the-ground conditions inside the facility. Staffing sits at 3 stars, or average, meaning the amount of nursing time residents receive relative to how many people live there is in line with typical facilities, though not exceptional. The standout here is the quality measures rating, a 5 out of 5, which is much above average. That score is based on 15 clinical and physical health outcomes for residents, things like wound care, fall rates, and mobility, and a top score there suggests the facility is doing a strong job on actual resident health results.

For families, the mix of ratings here creates a nuanced picture. The excellent quality measures score is genuinely encouraging and suggests that residents are receiving good clinical care in practice. However, the below-average health inspection score means you'll want to dig into what those citations were about before making a decision. Not all citations carry the same weight, so it's worth asking the facility directly what was cited and what steps they've taken to correct it. Taken together, this is a facility with real strengths, but one that deserves some extra questions before you sign on the dotted line.

Staffing at Alhambra Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center is right in line with the state average when it comes to registered nurses, with both the facility and the broader group of Florida nursing homes coming in at 0.52 RN hours per resident each day. Where there is a small gap is in total nurse hours, which includes aides and other nursing staff. Residents here receive about 3.52 total nursing hours per day, compared to a Florida average of 3.87. In practical terms, that difference of roughly 20 minutes per resident per day may not sound like much, but across a full shift it can affect how quickly staff respond to call lights, assist with meals, or help with personal care. It does not mean care is inadequate, but it is worth asking the facility how they manage that workload, particularly on nights and weekends when staffing tends to be thinner.

Alhambra Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center has a below-average health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which suggests inspectors have found more concerns here than at a typical facility. That said, the center has no government penalties on record and has never been fined, meaning that while inspections have flagged issues, nothing has risen to the level of formal government action. Families should take the lower inspection rating seriously as a prompt to ask questions during a tour, review the specific findings in detail on Medicare's Care Compare tool, and pay close attention to how staff respond to concerns. You can compare this facility's record against others in Saint Petersburg on the Saint Petersburg 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 most of your nursing staff been working here, and what do you do when a shift is short-staffed?
3. Can you show me the most recent state inspection report, and walk me through anything that was flagged as a deficiency?
4. If my loved one had a fall or a sudden change in condition overnight, who would contact me, how quickly, and what is the process after that?
5. What does a typical weekday look like for a resident who has limited mobility and does not have many visitors?
6. How do you handle a situation where a resident or family member raises a complaint about the quality of care they are receiving?

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