Laurellwood Post- Acute And Rehabilitation Center

Laurellwood Post-Acute And Rehabilitation Center holds an overall 2-star rating from CMS, which places it below average compared to other nursing facilities nationwide. That overall score is a composite of three separate ratings, and here it is weighted most heavily by the Health Inspection score, which is also 2 stars. That inspection rating reflects the number and seriousness of citations state inspectors found during their visits, so a below-average score here is something families should look into closely. It can point to concerns around care practices, safety protocols, or facility conditions that regulators flagged as problems.

The brighter spots are in staffing and quality measures. The 3-star staffing rating means the facility is roughly average in terms of how many nursing hours residents receive relative to the number of people living there, so families can expect a fairly typical level of hands-on care. The quality measures score is the strongest of the three at 4 stars, which is above average. That rating draws from 15 clinical indicators like fall rates, pressure ulcers, and other health outcomes, suggesting that residents tend to fare reasonably well in day-to-day physical care. The tension between the solid quality measures score and the weaker inspection results is worth asking the facility about directly, since inspection findings can sometimes reflect issues that do not yet show up in outcome data.

Staffing at Laurellwood Post-Acute And Rehabilitation Center is a bit of a mixed picture. On the registered nurse side, residents here receive about 0.64 RN hours per day, which is actually higher than the Florida average of 0.52 hours, meaning there is slightly more access to higher-skilled nursing care than you would find at many Florida nursing homes. However, when you look at total nurse hours, which includes CNAs and other nursing staff, residents receive about 3.56 hours per day compared to the Florida average of 3.87 hours. In practical terms, that gap in total staffing could mean that on a typical day, the hands-on help with things like bathing, repositioning, or getting to meals may feel a little more stretched than at some other facilities. Neither number is alarming, but it is worth keeping in mind if your loved one needs frequent assistance or close monitoring throughout the day.

Laurellwood Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center has a 2-out-of-5-star health inspection rating from the government, which is below average and worth taking seriously. The facility has received one federal penalty on record, resulting in a fine of $37,316, with the most recent penalty dating to September 2023. A single penalty does not automatically make a facility unsafe, but the combination of a below-average inspection rating and a fairly substantial fine from just a couple of years ago suggests families should ask detailed questions during any visit and look closely at what the inspection reports found. 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 a typical day shift, and how does that change at night and on weekends?
2. How long have most of your nursing staff been working here, and what do you do when you need to fill a shift on short notice?
3. Can you walk me through exactly what happens if a resident falls, including who gets notified and how quickly?
4. What does a typical day look like for a resident who doesn't have many visitors or scheduled activities?
5. Have you had any state citations or failed inspections in the past two years, and if so, what specifically changed after that?
6. If my family member has a complaint or concern, who do they talk to, and what happens if that person doesn't resolve it?

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