Carrington Place Of St Pete

Carrington Place of St. Pete 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 the weakest piece is pulling it down. The health inspection rating is also 2 stars, which is the most concerning part of the picture. This score reflects findings from state inspections, including how many citations the facility received and how serious those violations were. A below-average score here is something families should look into closely, since it speaks directly to whether the facility is meeting basic care and safety standards on a day-to-day basis.

The better news is that the staffing and quality measures ratings both come in at 3 stars, meaning average. The staffing score tells you that nurses are spending a reasonable amount of time with residents relative to how many people live there, which matters a lot for how quickly staff can respond to needs. The quality measures score is based on 15 clinical indicators, things like whether residents are experiencing falls, pressure ulcers, or other health declines, and landing at average suggests outcomes are in a middle-of-the-road range. So while the care delivery side of things looks more typical, the inspection history is dragging the overall rating down and is worth a closer look before making a decision.

Carrington Place of St. Pete sits close to the middle of the pack when it comes to staffing, though the picture is a bit mixed. On the registered nurse side, residents here receive about 0.58 RN hours per day, which is slightly above the Florida average of 0.52, meaning there is a marginally better chance that a higher-trained nurse is available when a medical concern comes up. However, total nurse hours per resident come in at 3.71 per day, a little below the Florida average of 3.87, which suggests that when you factor in all nursing staff combined, residents may get slightly less hands-on care time throughout the day compared to what you would typically find at other Florida senior care facilities. In practical terms, the difference is not dramatic, but for a resident who needs frequent assistance with daily tasks or close monitoring, even small gaps in staffing time can matter. It is worth asking the facility directly how they schedule staff across shifts, particularly overnight and on weekends when coverage often thins out at many care communities.

Carrington Place of St. Pete has a 2-out-of-5-star health inspection rating, which is below average and worth taking seriously as you evaluate this facility. That said, the government has never issued a formal penalty against this facility, and there are no fines on record. The lower inspection rating likely reflects findings from routine state and federal surveys, which can include concerns about care practices, staffing, or physical environment, so it would be worth asking the facility directly about what those inspections found and what steps they have taken to address any issues. The clean penalty record is a positive sign, but the inspection rating alone suggests families should do a bit of extra homework before making a decision. 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 typically care for during a day shift, and does that number change at night or on weekends?
2. How long have your director of nursing and at least half of your CNAs worked here, and what does your staff turnover look like over the past year?
3. If my loved one has a fall or a sudden change in condition, walk me through exactly what happens from the moment staff notice something is wrong to when the family gets a call.
4. What does a typical weekday look like for a resident who doesn't have therapy scheduled - how do they spend their morning, afternoon, and evening?
5. Can you show me your most recent state inspection report, and what specific steps have you taken to address any deficiencies that were cited?
6. If my loved one has dietary needs, cultural preferences, or a specific daily routine they've followed for years, how does your team actually learn about that and make sure it carries over into their care here?

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