Egret Cove Center

Egret Cove 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, so it helps to look at each one individually. 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, since those inspections look at real conditions inside the facility. The staffing rating is 2 stars as well, which tells you that nurses and aides are spending less time with each resident than you'd typically see at other facilities. In practical terms, that can affect how quickly staff respond to a resident's needs on a daily basis.

The one relative bright spot is the quality measures rating, which sits at 3 stars, or average. That score is based on 15 clinical indicators like how residents are managing pain, whether they're experiencing falls, or how well conditions like pressure sores are being prevented. An average score there suggests the clinical outcomes aren't as concerning as the inspection and staffing numbers might imply, but it doesn't erase those concerns either. Taken together, the 2-star overall rating reflects a facility that families should approach with careful questions and ideally an in-person visit before making any decisions.

Staffing at Egret Cove Center runs a bit below what you'd typically see at Florida nursing homes. Residents here receive about 3.07 total nurse hours per day, compared to the Florida average of 3.87, and registered nurse coverage comes in at 0.48 hours per resident daily versus the state average of 0.52. In practical terms, that gap in total nurse hours means staff are covering more ground per shift, which can affect how quickly call lights get answered, how much time a nurse spends checking in on a resident, or how smoothly medication routines run. The RN difference is smaller, but registered nurses are the ones making clinical calls and overseeing care plans, so even a modest gap is worth keeping in mind. None of this means care is poor, but it is something families should ask about directly when touring, particularly if their loved one has complex medical needs.

Egret Cove Center has a 2-out-of-5-star health inspection rating from the government, which is below average and worth paying attention to. There is one penalty on record, with a fine of $5,346, and it was issued as recently as October 2024. A single penalty does not automatically mean a facility is unsafe, but the combination of a below-average inspection rating and a recent fine suggests families should ask detailed questions during any visit, request to see the full inspection reports, and pay close attention to how staff respond to concerns. Families evaluating this facility can compare it to 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 your nursing staff been working here, and what is your average turnover rate over the past year?
3. What happens when a resident falls or has a medical emergency in the middle of the night - who responds, how quickly, and how do you notify the family?
4. Can you show me the most recent state inspection report, and walk me through any deficiencies that were cited and what you did to fix them?
5. What does a typical Tuesday look like for a resident who does not have any scheduled therapy - how do they spend their morning, afternoon, and evening?
6. If my family member has a complaint or feels they are not getting the care they need, who do they talk to, and how do I follow up to make sure it was addressed?

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