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Boca Ciega Center is a skilled nursing facility in Gulfport, Florida, providing post-acute rehab and long-term care with over 50 years serving Pinellas County. Reviews are sharply mixed: some families praise attentive, compassionate staff and smooth admissions, while others describe serious lapses in monitoring, hygiene, and staffing that led to distressing outcomes.
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Boca Ciega Center is a senior living community in Gulfport, Florida offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 3.9 out of 5 across 95 reviews.
Boca Ciega Center is a skilled nursing facility offering post-acute services, rehabilitative care, and long-term care in Gulfport, Florida. The community has served Pinellas County for over 50 years and is located close to local hospitals.
The facility provides skilled nursing services supported by physical, occupational, and speech therapists, registered and licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants. Additional services include social services, activities programming, nutritional services, housekeeping, and laundry support. The staff brings over 80 years of combined professional experience.
Post-acute services assist residents transitioning from hospital to home, with the care team collaborating with physicians to develop individualized discharge plans. For those requiring long-term care, the community offers general nursing and restorative services in a home-like environment.
Boca Ciega Center develops personalized care plans through an interdisciplinary team approach that involves residents, patients, families, and staff in planning. The community emphasizes core values of communication, compassion, dignity, empathy, integrity, pride, respect, and responsiveness in daily operations.
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Help Me Choose3.9overall · 95 ratings combined
3.9★ on Google (95)
Erin Ramsey
Mar 2026
My father is receiving care here after being released from the hospital. He has been treated with kindness and respect by the staff. Upon admission, while I was visiting, we met with numerous departments to assess and become familiar with my dad and me. It felt like they really cared about helping dad receive the most support and best care.
Kathy Leyva
Dec 2025
If i could give a 1/2 star i would. The only person whom deserved a star is Samantha the Social Worker I had my 93 grandmother transfer from the hospital to Boca Ciega, her weight was 130, in less than 2 month she is down to 117, i asked the staff to take her to the dinning room so they can monitor her while she eats, and this was never done, they would placed her tray in the room and not monitor her intake, she had her toe nails almost in her skin i asked the nurse his name i cant recalled it was like "leroy" or somelike that, to see if it could be cut, he said that the podiatrist do this and he would put a order in, this never happend, i had to do it! She also has a dry dark spot on her hand he said it was a bruise cause by the anticuabulant i know anticuabulants do this, but it was not a bruise it was a dry skin fungus looked like, i told him she is been in this meds for over 10 years and she never had that on her skin he told me to google it! She also smatched her fingers trying to enter the showers ( she was left alone) ,In lots of times her bed was wet ( orine ) and her dipper dry, meaning she got up went and chanhed her pull up by herself, either they checked by asking if she need changing and she she said no, or they just dont do it often enought. We walk in and is door of residents opened with residents in bed in diappers no privacy They under stafffed and they are not organized at all. You ask a nurse to help and they send you all around looking for the person in charge of that floor, since is only one person who those bed changing ( thats what it seen to me ) The place smells awful since you walk in, and is people all over the place. If you have the resorces dont take your love ones to this place, look for alternative.
Rosa Stephens
Nov 2025
I had an excellent experience working with Rose in the admissions department. She was incredibly kind, patient, and knowledgeable throughout the entire process. She made a stressful situation so much easier by clearly explaining every step and making sure all of our questions were answered. Her professionalism and genuine care for residents and families really stand out. I highly recommend this facility, especially thanks to Rose and the wonderful admissions team!
Kristi Johnson
Oct 2025
My sister is receiving care at Boca Ciega after being released from the hospital. The facility is clean, the staff is wonderful and she is receiving really good care. She has been to other facilities which were newer and got good care there too. They serve a diverse population and are kind, competent & professional. They answer your questions, they are extremely patient with persons with dementia and with anxious hand wringing family members. Unless you have ever cared for someone with dementia you have no idea how demanding it can be. They answer the call buttons faster than any other place sis has been and they show up with a smile. As with many places dealing with the frail & failing bodies, things can get messy-sometimes in short order after they have been cleaned up. I trust them to do the best they can as quickly as they can in a safe, caring and dignity preserving fashion. God bless everyone there!
Zima Schrecongost
Oct 2025
Only gave it a one star because I had to leave a review. This was a disgusting place. No care for the patients/residents. When my husband and I went to see my brother there was a God awful odor in the hall I almost threw up. When we entered my brothers room he was exposed and completely wet his linens as well. We asked them to clean him up and noticed my brother was not himself. They kept assuring me this was his norm. I could see his right hand going limp and suspected he was having a stroke. I asked the nurse to call 911 they tried to talk me out of it saying this is his typical behavior. I insisted we have him taken to the hospital the administrator contacted my other brother and Sister to get them to change my mind. We did take him to the hospital he was having another stroke. My brother passed soon after. Please be careful with your loved ones that are there.
6 inspection visits in the last three years, 46 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 25, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 8, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 2, 2024
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 2, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 2, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 2, 2024
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 2, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 2, 2024
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 2, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 2, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 2, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 2, 2024
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 2, 2024
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 2, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 2, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 2, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 2, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 2, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 2, 2024
Meet other general requirements.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 2, 2024
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 2, 2024
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 2, 2024
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 2, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 12, 2023
Report COVID19 data to residents and families.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 17, 2022
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 17, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 17, 2022
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 17, 2022
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 17, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 17, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 17, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 17, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 17, 2022
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 17, 2022
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 17, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 17, 2022
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 17, 2022
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 17, 2022
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 17, 2022
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 10, 2021
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 10, 2021
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 10, 2021
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 10, 2021
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 10, 2021
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 10, 2021
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 10, 2021
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Boca Ciega Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Boca Ciega Center is located at 1414 59th St S in Gulfport, Florida.
Boca Ciega Center is a skilled nursing facility in Gulfport, Florida, providing post-acute rehab and long-term care with over 50 years serving Pinellas County. Reviews are sharply mixed: some families praise attentive, compassionate staff and smooth admissions, while others describe serious lapses in monitoring, hygiene, and staffing that led to distressing outcomes.
Boca Ciega Center had 6 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 46 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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