MARION AND BERNARD L SAMSON NURSING CENTER
MARION AND BERNARD L SAMSON NURSING CENTER holds a 2 out of 5 star CMS overall rating, below the Florida average of 3.2, as a nursing home in Saint Petersburg, Florida, with 15 deficiencies recorded at its most recent logged inspection in March 2024.
nursing home in Saint Petersburg, Florida
255 59TH ST NRatings
CMS 2/5 stars
- Health inspections: 2/5
- Staffing: 4/5
- Quality measures: 4/5
Estimated cost
Estimated $3,800–$6,200/month
About MARION AND BERNARD L SAMSON NURSING CENTER
MARION AND BERNARD L SAMSON NURSING CENTER is a non profit - other nursing home in Saint Petersburg, Florida.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below the Saint Petersburg average of 2.3, below the Florida average of 3.2.
Its strongest reported domain is staffing at 4 out of 5, and its weakest is health inspections at 2 out of 5.
State surveyors cited 15 deficiencies at its most recent recorded inspection in March 2024.
How to read MARION AND BERNARD L SAMSON NURSING CENTER's star rating
The CMS overall star rating for MARION AND BERNARD L SAMSON NURSING CENTER is a composite of three separately measured domains: health inspection results from state survey teams, staffing levels reported through payroll-based journal data, and clinical quality measures drawn from resident assessments and Medicare claims. A 2-star overall rating means MARION AND BERNARD L SAMSON NURSING CENTER scores below most rated providers nationally. A low overall rating is most often driven by health inspection findings, which carry the heaviest weight in the CMS formula.
For MARION AND BERNARD L SAMSON NURSING CENTER, CMS currently publishes 2 out of 5 for health inspections, 4 out of 5 for staffing, 4 out of 5 for quality measures. Health inspection scores are graded on a curve within each state, so this facility's inspection score is a ranking against other Florida providers rather than an absolute measure. Staffing scores reflect reported nurse hours per resident day, and quality-measure scores reflect resident outcomes such as falls, pressure ulcers and hospital readmissions.
In local context: 22 rated facilities in Saint Petersburg average 2.3 out of 5, and the Florida average is 3.2. MARION AND BERNARD L SAMSON NURSING CENTER rates 2 out of 5, below that benchmark. Comparing a facility against its own local market matters because inspection severity, Medicaid reimbursement rates and staffing supply all vary sharply by state.
What MARION AND BERNARD L SAMSON NURSING CENTER's inspection record shows
Surveyors recorded 15 deficiencies for MARION AND BERNARD L SAMSON NURSING CENTER at the inspection logged in March 2024. A deficiency is a specific finding that the facility fell short of a federal requirement; each one carries a scope-and-severity grade from an isolated, no-harm issue up to immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
Counts alone can mislead. A count as high as 15 usually reflects a broad survey covering several care areas, and is worth reading citation by citation rather than treating as a single verdict. Ask MARION AND BERNARD L SAMSON NURSING CENTER directly for its most recent CMS Form 2567 statement of deficiencies and the plan of correction that accompanied it — providers are required to make both available to the public on request.
What nursing home costs near Saint Petersburg, Florida
Florida nursing home typically runs $3,800 to $6,200 per month, a midpoint of roughly $5,000 — about $60,000 a year. This is a state-level market estimate from published rate data for this care type, not a quote from MARION AND BERNARD L SAMSON NURSING CENTER, and it is the single figure on this page that is modelled rather than reported.
Actual pricing at MARION AND BERNARD L SAMSON NURSING CENTER depends on room type, whether the community charges a flat all-inclusive rate or a base rate plus tiered care levels, and one-time community or entrance fees. For skilled nursing, Medicare may cover a limited post-hospital stay in full for the first 20 days and partially through day 100 when the stay qualifies; long-term custodial care is generally paid privately or through Medicaid once assets are spent down.
When you call MARION AND BERNARD L SAMSON NURSING CENTER, ask for the total monthly figure at the care level being recommended — not the base rate — plus the schedule of annual increases over the last three years and what triggers a move to a higher care tier.
Questions to ask MARION AND BERNARD L SAMSON NURSING CENTER on a tour
These are drawn from what this facility's own record does and does not tell you. Bring them to the tour and write down the answers — comparing written answers across two or three Saint Petersburg providers is more revealing than any single visit.
- Your CMS overall rating is 2 out of 5 — what changed at the most recent survey, and what are you doing differently now?
- CMS reports 2 out of 5 for health inspections here — how is that being addressed?
- Can I see the Form 2567 covering the 15 recorded deficiencies and your plan of correction?
- What is the current nurse and aide staffing ratio on days, evenings, nights and weekends, and what is your annual staff turnover?
- What is the all-in monthly cost for the care level you would place my family member in, and what triggers an increase?
- How are medication changes, falls and hospital transfers communicated to family, and how quickly?
- Can we visit unannounced at a mealtime and on a weekend before deciding?
How to verify this information about MARION AND BERNARD L SAMSON NURSING CENTER
Everything on this page comes from public records, and you can check each figure at its source. CMS publishes provider ratings, staffing and inspection data through its Provider Data Catalog and Medicare Care Compare; the Florida licensing and survey agency holds the state licence file, complaint investigations and any enforcement actions for MARION AND BERNARD L SAMSON NURSING CENTER; and your local Area Agency on Aging can tell you about waiver programs and ombudsman support in Saint Petersburg.
Long-term care ombudsman programs are free and independent, and an ombudsman who covers Saint Petersburg will often know a facility's recent staffing and complaint history in more current detail than any published dataset. Clear Care Connect does not inspect, endorse or rank facilities for payment, and does not accept payment from providers to change what a page says.
MARION AND BERNARD L SAMSON NURSING CENTER — questions families ask
How does Medicare rate MARION AND BERNARD L SAMSON NURSING CENTER?
MARION AND BERNARD L SAMSON NURSING CENTER holds a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Florida average of 3.2.
How does MARION AND BERNARD L SAMSON NURSING CENTER compare to other Saint Petersburg facilities?
Across 22 rated facilities in Saint Petersburg, the average CMS overall rating is 2.3 out of 5. MARION AND BERNARD L SAMSON NURSING CENTER rates 2 out of 5, below that local average.
What are MARION AND BERNARD L SAMSON NURSING CENTER's CMS domain scores?
CMS reports health inspections 2 out of 5, staffing 4 out of 5, quality measures 4 out of 5 for MARION AND BERNARD L SAMSON NURSING CENTER.
What did MARION AND BERNARD L SAMSON NURSING CENTER's most recent inspection find?
15 deficiencies were recorded at the inspection logged in March 2024. Deficiency records come from CMS and may lag the facility's current conditions.
Who operates MARION AND BERNARD L SAMSON NURSING CENTER?
MARION AND BERNARD L SAMSON NURSING CENTER is operated as a non profit - other nursing home.
What does nursing home cost near Saint Petersburg, Florida?
Florida nursing home typically runs $3,800–$6,200 per month. This is a state-level estimate, not a quote from MARION AND BERNARD L SAMSON NURSING CENTER — pricing varies by care level and room type.
Where is MARION AND BERNARD L SAMSON NURSING CENTER located?
MARION AND BERNARD L SAMSON NURSING CENTER is at 255 59TH ST N. You can reach the facility directly at 7273452775.
Nearby facilities in Saint Petersburg
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- ALPINE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
- APOLLO HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER
- BALANCED HEALTHCARE
Where this data comes from
- CMS star ratings, health inspection, staffing and quality scores — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Provider Data Catalog (CMS certification number 105504). Most recent CMS health inspection survey on record: .
- Estimated monthly cost — Clear Care Connect state-level cost model, derived from published market rates for this care type and state. Estimates are not quotes.
The data on this page is current as of — the date of the most recent CMS health inspection survey on record. Government inspection data is republished by CMS on its own schedule and may lag the facility's current conditions — always confirm directly with the provider.