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Egret Cove Center

550 62ND St S, Saint Petersburg, FL 33707 · Pinellas County

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Fair

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.

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Availability outlook● Fills quickly

Typically 92% full (111 of 120 beds occupied on an average day).

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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Saint Petersburg

Egret Cove Center is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Saint Petersburg, FL, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 111 residents per day. It operates as part of the Hearthstone Senior Communities network.

Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.01 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.44 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 48.5%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 11 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $5,346 in the recent record.

Strengths

✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
•Below-average health-inspection rating
•Below-average nurse staffing (3.01 hrs/resident/day)

Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Saint Petersburg options — our advisors can help you compare.

At a glance

Certified beds: 120
Avg. residents/day: 111
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Hearthstone Senior Communities
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 105293

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$9,590–$12,410/mo (median $10,690)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local St. Petersburg prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 3.01; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.44; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 48.5%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 11
Federal fines: 1 ($5,346)
Total penalties: 1
Last standard survey: 2024-05-16
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (20 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2024-12-03Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

2024-10-18Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintEnvironmental Deficiencies

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

2024-10-18Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

2024-10-18Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

2024-10-18Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

2024-10-18Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

2024-05-16Severity F — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2024-05-16Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

Date	Type	Amount
2024-10-18	Fine	$5,346

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Respite / short-term stays
✓ Housekeeping & laundry
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Library

Location

550 62ND St S, Saint Petersburg, FL

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Google

3.7

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Common questions about Egret Cove Center

How much does Egret Cove Center cost?

Egret Cove Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Saint Petersburg, FL area typically runs $9,590–$12,410 per month (median $10,690, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Egret Cove Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Egret Cove Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Egret Cove Center?

Staff provide about 3.01 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 48.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Egret Cove Center?

Egret Cove Center has 20 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-05-16). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Egret Cove Center have availability?

Typically 92% full (111 of 120 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Egret Cove Center offer?

Egret Cove Center in Saint Petersburg, FL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 120 beds.

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