Marion And Bernard L Samson Nursing Center

Marion and Bernard L Samson Nursing Center earns an overall 3-star rating, which means it lands right around average when compared to other nursing homes nationwide. That overall score is built from three separate ratings that each tell you something different about the facility. The health inspection rating comes in at 2 stars, meaning state inspectors found more citations, or more serious ones, than you'd see at a typical facility. That's worth paying attention to, since inspections look at things like care practices, safety, and whether the home is following the rules meant to protect residents. On the brighter side, staffing scores a solid 4 stars, which tells you nurses and aides are spending more time with residents than average. More hands on deck generally means residents get attention more promptly and don't have to wait as long for help. The quality measures rating is the strongest of the three at 5 stars, reflecting that residents here tend to fare well across 15 clinical health indicators, things like rates of falls, pressure wounds, and how well residents maintain their physical function.

The overall 3-star rating is essentially a composite of these three pieces, so the strong staffing and outstanding clinical outcomes are pulling the score up, while the below-average inspection history is holding it back. For families, that's a nuanced picture. The day-to-day care residents receive appears to be genuinely good, but you'd want to ask the facility directly about those inspection findings to understand what happened and what steps they've taken to address it.

Staffing is one of the most telling signs of how well a nursing home actually takes care of its residents, and Marion and Bernard L Samson Nursing Center holds up well when compared to others in the state. Registered nurses here provide about 0.93 hours of care per resident each day, which is nearly double the Florida average of 0.52 hours. In practical terms, that means a more experienced nurse is more likely to be the one assessing your loved one, catching early warning signs, or managing complex health needs throughout the day. Total nursing hours also come in above average at 4.19 hours per resident per day, compared to 3.87 across Florida nursing homes. That extra time adds up - it can mean faster responses when a resident needs help, more consistent monitoring, and a little less of that stretched-thin feeling that families sometimes notice at other facilities. These numbers do not tell the whole story, but they suggest that staffing here is a relative strength worth considering.

Marion and Bernard L Samson Nursing 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 not been fined, meaning inspectors have not found violations serious enough to trigger formal enforcement action. The lower inspection rating likely reflects concerns noted during routine surveys, but those concerns have not risen to the level where regulators stepped in with fines or sanctions. For families, that's a mixed picture - not a red flag, but not a clean bill of health either. It's a good idea to ask the facility directly about any cited deficiencies and what steps they've taken to address them. 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 on evenings and weekends?
2. How long have most of your nursing staff been working here, and what do you do to keep staff from leaving?
3. If my loved one had a fall or a sudden change in health, what would happen in the first 30 minutes, and how quickly would our family be contacted?
4. Can I come back unannounced at different times of day, including evenings or weekends, to visit my family member?
5. What does a typical day look like for a resident who does not have many visitors, and how do you make sure they are socially engaged and not just sitting alone?
6. In the last year, has this facility been cited for any deficiencies by state inspectors, and can you walk me through what was found and what changed because of it?

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