Alpine Health And Rehabilitation Center

Alpine Health and Rehabilitation Center holds an overall 2-star rating from CMS, which places it below average compared to other nursing homes nationally. That overall score is a composite built from three separate ratings, and it's worth knowing what each one actually tells you. The health inspection rating, also 2 stars, is the most heavily weighted piece, and here it reflects below-average results from state inspections, meaning surveyors found a higher number or more serious violations than what you'd typically see at other facilities. That's the area families should look into most carefully, since those citations can range from care quality concerns to safety issues. On the brighter side, staffing comes in at 3 stars, meaning residents are receiving a roughly average amount of nursing time relative to the number of people living there, which is a reasonable but not standout result. Quality measures also land at 3 stars, suggesting that clinical outcomes like wound care, falls, and pain management are in line with the national average.

The takeaway for families is that Alpine is holding its own in day-to-day staffing levels and clinical outcomes, but the inspection history is pulling the overall rating down. A 2-star overall score is a signal to dig deeper before making a decision, not necessarily a dealbreaker. It would be worth asking the facility directly about recent inspection findings and what steps they've taken to address them.

Alpine Health and Rehabilitation Center provides about 3.31 total nurse hours per resident each day, which falls a bit below the Florida average of 3.87 hours. In practical terms, that gap means residents here may have slightly less hands-on nursing time throughout the day compared to what you'd find at many other Florida senior care facilities. On the brighter side, the facility actually outperforms the state average when it comes to registered nurse coverage specifically, logging 0.66 RN hours per resident daily versus the Florida average of 0.52. RNs are the most highly trained members of the nursing staff, so having more of their time available can matter quite a bit when a resident has complex medical needs or something unexpected comes up. Overall, the staffing picture here is a mixed one, stronger on the RN side but lighter on total nursing hours, and that's worth weighing against your loved one's specific care needs.

Alpine Health And 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 higher-rated facilities nearby. That said, the facility has no government penalties on record and has never been fined, meaning no violations rose to the level where regulators felt financial consequences were necessary. For families, this is a mixed picture worth paying attention to. The lower inspection rating is a real signal that warrants asking questions during a tour, but the clean penalty record means the facility has not crossed the more serious lines that trigger formal government action. Taking both pieces of information together gives you a more complete starting point than either one alone. 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 direct care staff been working here, and what does your turnover look like over the past year?
3. If my loved one has a concern or feels unsafe, what is the process for reporting it, and who follows up to make sure it was resolved?
4. Can you walk me through what a typical Tuesday looks like for a resident, from the time they wake up through the evening?
5. How does the facility handle a situation where a resident's condition changes quickly, and how soon would you contact the family?
6. What were the findings from your most recent state inspection, and what steps did the facility take to address any citations?

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