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Boca Ciega Center

1414 59th St S

3.9(95 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
120
Medicare rating
2 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
120
Location advantage
Located close to local hospitals in Pinellas County
Facility tenure
Serving Pinellas County for over 50 years
Care team experience
Staff has over 80 years combined professional experience

What Families Think

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.

The Good

  • Staff described as kind and respectful by multiple families
  • Admissions and social work staff singled out by name for helpfulness
  • Praised for patience with dementia residents
  • Quick response to call buttons noted by one reviewer
  • Collaborative discharge planning with physicians for post-acute patients

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of unclean conditions and strong odors in halls
  • One report of a resident losing significant weight unmonitored
  • One report of delayed hygiene care and untreated toenails/skin issues
  • One serious report of a resident found wet, exposed, and having a stroke before staff called for help

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About Boca Ciega Center

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.

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

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Reviews

3.9overall · 95 ratings combined

3.9★ on Google (95)

Erin Ramsey

Mar 2026

via Google

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

via Google

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

via Google

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

via Google

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

via Google

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Boca Ciega Center offer?

Boca Ciega Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Boca Ciega Center located?

Boca Ciega Center is located at 1414 59th St S in Gulfport, Florida.

What do families say about Boca Ciega Center?

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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