St. Andrew Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center

St. Andrew Post-Acute 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 in this case, the pieces tell a pretty uneven story. On the positive side, the facility earns 4 stars for both staffing and quality measures. The staffing score reflects that nurses are spending a relatively strong amount of time with residents compared to facilities of similar size, which generally means more hands-on attention day to day. The quality measures score covers 15 clinical indicators like fall rates, pressure ulcers, and how well residents maintain their physical function, and scoring above average there suggests the care being delivered is producing reasonably good health outcomes for residents.

Where the facility struggles is health inspections, which also come in at 2 stars. This rating is based on findings from state surveys, meaning inspectors identified a higher-than-average number of citations, or more serious ones, during their visits. Health inspection results carry significant weight in the overall star calculation, which is why the overall rating lands at 2 stars despite the stronger staffing and quality scores. For families, this is worth paying close attention to. It does not necessarily mean the staff is uncaring, since those scores actually look good, but it does suggest there may be gaps in how the facility meets regulatory standards in practice. Before making a decision, it would be worth reviewing the specific inspection findings on the CMS Care Compare website to understand exactly what was cited.

St. Andrew Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center staffs above the typical levels you'd find at most Florida nursing homes, which is worth noting when you're trying to picture what daily care actually looks like for a resident. The facility averages 4.19 total nurse hours per resident each day, compared to the Florida average of 3.87, and registered nurse coverage comes in at 0.92 hours per resident per day versus the state average of just 0.52. In practical terms, more RN hours means a higher-credential nurse is more likely to be the one catching a change in condition, handling a medication concern, or stepping in when something feels off. The difference may not sound dramatic on paper, but across a full day and night, that extra coverage can matter quite a bit for a resident who needs closer attention.

St. Andrew Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center has a below-average health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which tells you that state inspectors have found more concerns here than at a typical Florida nursing facility. That said, the government has never issued a formal financial penalty against this facility, meaning no fines are on record. The inspection rating is still worth paying attention to, since it reflects the day-to-day standards surveyors observed during their visits. Families should ask the facility directly about what issues were cited and what steps have been taken to address them before making a decision. You can compare this facility's record against others in Tampa on the Tampa nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during a typical day shift, and does that number change at night or on weekends?
2. How long have your charge nurses and CNAs been working at this specific facility, and what does your staff turnover look like over the past year?
3. If my loved one has a fall or a medical concern overnight, walk me through exactly what happens from the moment staff notices something is wrong.
4. How do you handle a resident who refuses a meal, misses activities for several days in a row, or seems withdrawn, and who is responsible for following up?
5. Can you show me the most recent state inspection report, and can you explain any deficiencies that were cited and what was done to fix them?
6. What does a typical Tuesday look like for a resident who is mobile but has some memory loss, from the time they wake up to the time they go to bed?

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