Carrollwood Care Center

Carrollwood Care Center holds an overall 3-star rating from CMS, which means it performs at about the average level compared to nursing homes across the country. That overall score is built from three separate ratings, so it helps to look at each one individually to get a clearer picture.

On health inspections, the facility earned 3 stars, meaning state surveyors found a typical number of issues relative to other homes, nothing unusually concerning but no standout clean record either. Staffing also comes in at 3 stars, which tells you that nurses and aides are spending a roughly average amount of time with each resident, not stretched especially thin but not notably generous either. The brightest spot here is quality measures, where Carrollwood earned 4 stars. That rating is based on 15 clinical indicators like fall rates, pressure ulcers, and how well residents maintain their mobility and daily functioning, so a 4 there suggests residents are experiencing better-than-average health outcomes day to day. For families, that combination means this is a middle-of-the-road facility in terms of oversight history and staffing levels, but the outcomes residents are actually experiencing lean positive, which is an encouraging sign worth weighing in your decision.

Staffing at Carrollwood Care Center is a bit of a mixed picture compared to other Florida nursing homes. On the registered nurse (RN) side, the facility actually comes in slightly above the Florida average, with residents receiving about 0.54 RN hours per day compared to the statewide average of 0.52. That difference is small, but it does mean a licensed RN is a little more present on a typical day. Where the numbers tell a different story is in total nurse hours, which includes CNAs and other nursing staff who handle much of the hands-on care like bathing, meals, and mobility help. Carrollwood comes in at 3.19 total nurse hours per resident per day, noticeably below the Florida average of 3.87. In practical terms, that gap can mean staff are stretched a bit thinner during busy times, which is worth keeping in mind if your loved one needs frequent assistance throughout the day.

Carrollwood Care Center has a 3-out-of-5-star health inspection rating from the government, which puts it right in the middle of the pack - not a standout, but not a red flag on its own either. There is one penalty on record, with a fine of $62,126 issued in February 2023. That is a notable fine, and families should ask the facility directly what it was for and what steps were taken to correct the problem. A single penalty does not automatically mean a facility is unsafe, but a fine of this size is worth a conversation before making any decisions. Families evaluating this facility can compare it to others in Tampa on the Tampa 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 go up 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 had a fall or a medical change in the middle of the night, walk me through exactly what would happen and who would be notified.
4. Can residents choose when they wake up, when they eat, and how they spend their afternoons, or is the day mostly set on a fixed schedule?
5. What does your survey history look like, and can you show me any deficiencies cited by the state in the last inspection and what you did to fix them?
6. How do you handle a resident who is showing signs of pain or distress but cannot clearly communicate it to staff?

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