Northdale Rehabilitation Center

Northdale Rehabilitation Center holds an overall 3-star rating from CMS, which puts it in the average range compared to other nursing facilities nationwide. That overall score is built from three separate ratings, each measuring something different, so it helps to look at them individually rather than just the headline number.

On health inspections, the facility earned 3 stars, meaning state inspectors found a typical number of citations, nothing unusually alarming but nothing to brag about either. Staffing also came in at 3 stars, which means residents are getting a fairly standard amount of nurse time relative to the size of the facility, though families who want a higher nurse-to-resident ratio may want to ask about staffing on specific shifts. The brightest spot here is quality measures, where Northdale earned 4 stars. That rating tracks real clinical outcomes like how often residents experience falls, pressure sores, or declines in mobility, so scoring above average there suggests the care staff is doing a solid job managing residents' day-to-day health. For families weighing their options, Northdale looks like a facility that performs well where it counts most practically, meaning the actual health and wellbeing of residents, even if it sits in the middle of the pack in other areas.

Staffing levels at Northdale Rehabilitation Center are fairly close to what you'll find across most Florida nursing homes, with one notable difference. The facility provides about 3.86 total nurse hours per resident per day, which is nearly identical to the Florida average of 3.87 hours. In practical terms, that means residents here get a similar amount of hands-on care time from nurses and aides as they would at a typical facility in the state. Where Northdale does stand out is in registered nurse coverage specifically - residents receive 0.66 RN hours per day compared to the Florida average of 0.52. RNs have more advanced training than other nursing staff, so higher RN time generally means more skilled eyes on each resident throughout the day, which can matter when it comes to catching health changes early or managing complex medical needs. Overall, the staffing picture here is pretty average on the whole, with a modest edge in registered nurse presence.

Northdale Rehabilitation Center holds a middle-of-the-road 3-out-of-5-star health inspection rating, which means inspectors have found some areas worth watching but nothing that puts it at the bottom of the pack. The good news for families is that the facility has no government penalties on record and has never been fined. That's a meaningful detail, since penalties and fines usually signal repeated or serious violations that regulators felt needed formal action. A 3-star inspection rating is worth asking about when you tour, but the clean penalty history suggests the facility hasn't crossed lines that triggered enforcement. You can compare this facility's record against others in Tampa on the Tampa nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents is each certified nursing assistant responsible for during a typical day shift, and does that number change at night or on weekends?
2. How long have most of your nursing staff been working here, and what does your turnover look like over the past year?
3. If my family member had a fall or a sudden health change overnight, what exactly happens, and how quickly would someone contact me?
4. Can I see the most recent state inspection report, and can you walk me through any violations that were cited and what you did to fix them?
5. What does a regular Tuesday look like for a resident who doesn't have any scheduled therapy, and how much of that day involves actual social interaction versus sitting alone?
6. If my loved one's condition changes and they need more care than they're currently getting, what is the process for reassessing their needs, and who makes that call?

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