Golfview Nursing Center

Golfview Nursing Center holds an overall 3-star rating from CMS, which means it falls in the average range compared to nursing homes across the country. That overall score is built from three separate ratings, each measuring something different. The health inspection rating, also 3 stars, reflects findings from state inspections, looking at how many citations the facility received and how serious they were. A 3 here suggests inspectors found some issues but nothing that puts it in the concerning category. The staffing rating is also 3 stars, meaning the number of nursing hours residents receive relative to the number of residents is about on par with the national average. That matters in day-to-day life because adequate staffing affects how quickly call lights get answered, how attentive care is, and how much time nurses have for each person.

The one area worth paying attention to is the 2-star quality measures rating, which is the weakest of the three. This score is based on 15 clinical and physical health outcomes, things like whether residents are experiencing pressure wounds, falls, pain, or declines in mobility. A below-average score here means the facility's resident outcomes, on balance, are not keeping pace with most comparable nursing homes. For families, this is often the most practical of the three ratings because it speaks to what residents are actually experiencing health-wise over time. Taken together, Golfview is a middle-of-the-road facility overall, but the quality measures score is a reason to ask specific questions during a visit about how they track and address resident health outcomes.

Staffing at Golfview Nursing Center is a bit of a mixed picture compared to other Florida nursing homes. On the registered nurse side, residents here receive about 0.74 RN hours per day, which is actually higher than the Florida average of 0.52 hours. In practical terms, that means a more experienced nurse is more likely to be involved in your loved one's care on any given day, which can matter when it comes to catching health changes early or managing complex medical needs. However, when you look at total nurse hours, which includes aides and other nursing staff, the facility comes in at 3.64 hours per resident per day, slightly below the Florida average of 3.87 hours. That gap might translate to staff being a little more stretched during busy periods like mornings, mealtimes, or shift changes, when hands-on help with bathing, dressing, and moving around is most needed. Neither number is alarming, but it is worth keeping in mind when you visit and observing whether call lights are being answered promptly and residents seem well attended to.

Golfview Nursing Center in Saint Petersburg has a mid-range health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which suggests some areas of concern but not a facility at the bottom of the pack. That said, the penalty history here is something families should look at closely. The facility has 16 government penalties on record totaling $97,860 in fines, with the most recent penalty issued as recently as July 2, 2025. That combination of a high number of penalties and a recent fine is worth taking seriously. It does not mean the facility cannot provide good care, but it does mean regulators have found repeated problems significant enough to warrant formal action and financial penalties. Families should ask the facility directly about what issues led to these penalties and what steps have been taken to address them. 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 charge nurses and CNAs been working here, and what does your staff turnover look like over the past year?
3. If my loved one has a fall, a medication error, or a sudden change in condition, how will you contact me and how quickly?
4. Can I come back unannounced at different times of day, including evenings and weekends, to visit?
5. What does a typical day look like for a resident who doesn't have many visitors, and how do you make sure they're staying social and engaged?
6. How do you handle a situation where a resident or family member has a complaint about care, and can you walk me through a recent example of how one was resolved?

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