Apollo Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

Apollo Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center holds an overall 2-star rating from CMS, which places it below average compared to other nursing homes nationwide. That overall score is a composite of three separate ratings, and the mix here tells an interesting story. The health inspection rating is also 2 stars, meaning state inspectors found a higher-than-average number of citations, or more serious ones, during their visits. That's worth paying attention to, because inspections look at real-time conditions in the facility and can surface issues with care practices, safety, and resident rights. Staffing comes in at 3 stars, which is average, meaning nurses and aides are spending a fairly typical amount of time per resident. It's not a standout, but it's not a red flag either.

The brightest spot is the 4-star quality measures rating, which is above average. This reflects how residents are actually doing physically and clinically across 15 different health outcomes, things like whether residents are experiencing falls, pressure sores, or declines in daily functioning. A strong score here suggests that despite the inspection concerns, residents tend to fare reasonably well in terms of measurable health results. For families, this facility presents a mixed picture. The inspection history deserves a closer look and some direct questions to staff and administrators, but the quality outcomes suggest the care being delivered day-to-day may be better than the overall 2-star rating alone implies.

Apollo Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center sits right at the Florida average when it comes to registered nurse coverage, with 0.53 RN hours per resident per day compared to the state average of 0.52. In practical terms, that means each resident gets roughly 30 minutes of time with a registered nurse over the course of a full day. Where the gap becomes more noticeable is in total nursing hours, which includes CNAs and other nursing staff. The facility comes in at 3.46 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared to 3.87 across Florida nursing homes. That difference of about 25 minutes per resident per day may sound small on paper, but spread across a full shift, it can affect how quickly staff respond to call lights, how much hands-on help residents get with meals and mobility, and just the general pace of care. Neither number is alarming, but families looking for facilities that exceed the state average in total staffing coverage may want to factor this in when comparing their options.

Apollo Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center carries a 2-out-of-5-star health inspection rating, which is below average and worth paying attention to when you're weighing your options. That said, the facility has no government penalties on record and has never been fined, meaning inspectors have not found violations serious enough to trigger formal financial consequences. The lower inspection rating likely reflects concerns found during routine surveys, so it would be reasonable to ask the facility directly about what those surveys identified and what steps they've taken to address any issues. Taken together, this is a mixed picture - not a red flag in terms of penalties, but the inspection rating suggests it's a facility where you'd want to do a little more homework before deciding. 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 how does that number change at night and on weekends?
2. How long have most of your nursing staff been working here, and what does your turnover look like over the past year?
3. If my family member fell or had a medical emergency in the middle of the night, walk me through exactly what would happen from the moment staff found out.
4. What does a typical Tuesday look like for a resident who doesn't have therapy scheduled - how do they spend their morning, afternoon, and evening?
5. How do you handle it when a resident or family member raises a complaint, and can you give me a real example of a change you made because of feedback?
6. Has this facility been cited for any deficiencies in the last two state inspections, and where can I read the full inspection reports myself?

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