Whispering Oaks in Tampa, FL

Whispering Oaks is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Tampa, Florida. It is located in Hillsborough county at 1514 E Chelsea St, Tampa, Florida 33610. You can reach out to the office of Whispering Oaks via phone at (813) 238-6406. This skilled nursing facility has 236 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 97.29%. Its legal business name is Senior Health-tnf, LLC and has the following ownership type - For Profit - Limited Liability Company. It is part of Senior Health South, a chain of 8 nursing homes.

Whispering Oaks (Medicare CCN 105299) is certified by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and participates in both medicare and medicaid program. This means if you are part of medicare or medicaid program, you may consider this nursing facility for your medical needs. It was first certified by CMS in 1980 (46 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in February, 2026.

Contact Information

Whispering Oaks
1514 E Chelsea St, Tampa, Florida 33610
(813) 238-6406

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Nursing Home Profile

NameWhispering Oaks
Location1514 E Chelsea St, Tampa, Florida
Certified ByMedicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds236
Occupancy Rate97.29%
Medicare ID (CCN)105299
Legal Business NameSenior Health-tnf, LLC
Ownership TypeFor Profit - Limited Liability Company
ChainSenior Health South (8 nursing homes)
Chain Average Overall Rating1.9 out of 5

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

Nursing homes may have several NPI numbers. NPIs marked Confirmed are listed with Whispering Oaks in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number1083618565
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization NameSenior Health-tnf, LLC
Doing Business AsWhispering Oaks
Address1514 E Chelsea St, Tampa, FL 33610
Phone Number813-238-6406

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Whispering Oaks are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care Whispering Oaks give to their patients.
Ratings from Surveys (Inspections):
Ratings from Quality Measures:
Ratings from Staffing Data:
Overall Rating:

Staffing and Staff Turnover:

Staffing hours per resident per day and staff turnover of Whispering Oaks, from the payroll data it reports to CMS, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Staffing MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day3.333.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.770.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day0.470.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.092.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend3.113.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.80.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.080.07
Total nursing staff turnover30.9%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover38.3%42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home10.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)No
Number of Fines0
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars$0
Number of Payment Denials0
Total Number of Penalties0

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in February, 2026, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Whispering Oaks for 10 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). All 29 citations since 2021 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
Feb 12, 2026Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 12, 2026
Feb 12, 2026PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 12, 2026
Feb 12, 2026Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 12, 2026
Feb 12, 2026Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 12, 2026
Feb 12, 2026Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 12, 2026
Feb 12, 2026Honor 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.
F0584, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 12, 2026
Feb 12, 2026Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 12, 2026
Feb 12, 2026Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 12, 2026
Feb 12, 2026Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 12, 2026
Nov 19, 2025Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 19, 2025
Aug 24, 2023Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Sep 22, 2023
Aug 24, 2023Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 24, 2023
Aug 24, 2023Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 22, 2023
Aug 24, 2023Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 22, 2023
Aug 24, 2023Provide 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.
F0688, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 22, 2023
Aug 24, 2023Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
F0693, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 22, 2023
Aug 24, 2023Implement 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.
F0758, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 22, 2023
Aug 24, 2023Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 22, 2023
Aug 24, 2023Ensure 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.
F0761, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 22, 2023
Aug 24, 2023Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
F0791, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 22, 2023
Aug 24, 2023Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 22, 2023
Aug 13, 2021Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
F0561, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Sep 13, 2021
Aug 13, 2021Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 13, 2021
Aug 13, 2021Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 13, 2021
Aug 13, 2021Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 13, 2021
Aug 13, 2021Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
F0625, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 13, 2021
Aug 13, 2021Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 13, 2021
Aug 13, 2021Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 13, 2021
Aug 13, 2021Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
F0791, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 13, 2021

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Whispering Oaks, from the regular health assessments of its residents, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased2.713.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight6.485.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder00.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection01.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms0.1212.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained00.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury1.143.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine10093.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine10082.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication01.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened3.5914.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication19.2119.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine10095.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine10079.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers3.464.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence1.9719.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication12.7215.38

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