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Tarpon Bayou Center

515 Chesapeake Dr

3.7(3 ratings)· Tarpon Springs average: 4.3

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Quick Facts

Total units
114
Medicare rating
1 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
114
Therapy services
On-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy
Location
Located near local hospitals
History
Serving the local area for over 40 years

What Families Think

With only a handful of reviews, feedback on Tarpon Bayou Center is mixed: one reviewer strongly warns against the facility, while others describe attentive staff, good food, and a long-term positive experience for a family member. The facility has operated in the area for decades and offers rehabilitative therapy alongside long-term skilled nursing care.

The Good

  • Reviewer praised care, staff, and management as excellent
  • Specific staff member singled out for praise
  • Good food and available snacks noted
  • Waterside setting with natural views
  • One family's relative cared for there for 3 years

The Bad

  • One reviewer strongly warned against sending a loved one there
  • Very small number of published reviews (only 3) makes patterns hard to judge

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Tarpon Bayou Center is a senior living community in Tarpon Springs, Florida offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.7 out of 5 across 3 reviews.

About Tarpon Bayou Center

Tarpon Bayou Center provides skilled nursing, post-acute care, and long-term care in Tarpon Springs, Florida. The facility has served the local area for over 40 years and is located near local hospitals.

The center offers post-acute and rehabilitative services for those transitioning from hospital to home, as well as general nursing and restorative services for residents requiring long-term care. Clinical staff include Registered and Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech Therapists, supported by Social Services, Activities, Nutritional Services, Housekeeping, and Laundry Services.

Care plans are developed collaboratively by an interdisciplinary team working with residents, patients, and families to address individual needs and goals. The facility emphasizes communication, compassion, dignity, empathy, integrity, respect, and responsiveness in its approach to care.

The community is nestled in the heart of Tarpon Springs and overlooks the bay with views of natural surroundings, providing a peaceful environment.

Types of Care at Tarpon Bayou Center

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Tarpon Bayou Center

3.7overall · 3 ratings combined

3.7★ on Google (3)

Angela Kohan

Apr 2026

via Google

Deleted all the other reviews this place is the worst . I'll find my review from 2 years ago and repost it. Dont send your loved one there.

thomas wilkins

Apr 2026

via Google

This place is really good. We have had our uncle here for 3 years and he has been in 4 separate facilities over the last 8 years. The care is excellent with great staff and management. Food is good and snacks available. Right on the water and great setting. Ignore the bad review its not real and is not a representation of what this place is.

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Government Inspection History

4 inspection visits in the last three years, 40 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Apr 11, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard24 citations
  • Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 10, 2024

  • Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 10, 2024

  • Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 28, 2024

  • Establish emergency prep training and testing.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 10, 2024

  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 10, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 28, 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 May 10, 2024

  • PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 10, 2024

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 28, 2024

  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 10, 2024

  • Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 10, 2024

  • 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 May 10, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 10, 2024

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 10, 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 D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 10, 2024

  • 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 May 10, 2024

  • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 28, 2024

  • 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 May 10, 2024

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 10, 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 D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 28, 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, isolatedCorrected Jun 28, 2024

  • Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 28, 2024

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 28, 2024

  • 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 Jun 28, 2024

Jul 13, 2023Health Complaint3 citations
  • Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 1, 2023

  • 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 1, 2023

  • 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 1, 2023

Feb 4, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard6 citations
  • Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 23, 2022

  • Provide emergency officials' contact information.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 23, 2022

  • Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 23, 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 Feb 23, 2022

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 23, 2022

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 23, 2022

Nov 6, 2020Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard7 citations
  • Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 21, 2021

  • Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 4, 2020

  • 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 Jan 21, 2021

  • 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 Dec 4, 2020

  • List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 4, 2020

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 4, 2020

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 4, 2020

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Tarpon Bayou Center offer?

Tarpon Bayou Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Tarpon Bayou Center located?

Tarpon Bayou Center is located at 515 Chesapeake Dr in Tarpon Springs, Florida.

What do families say about Tarpon Bayou Center?

With only a handful of reviews, feedback on Tarpon Bayou Center is mixed: one reviewer strongly warns against the facility, while others describe attentive staff, good food, and a long-term positive experience for a family member. The facility has operated in the area for decades and offers rehabilitative therapy alongside long-term skilled nursing care.

How did Tarpon Bayou Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Tarpon Bayou Center had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 40 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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