WHISPERING OAKS
WHISPERING OAKS holds a 4 out of 5 star CMS overall rating, above the Florida average of 3.2, as a nursing home in Tampa, Florida, with 1 deficiency recorded at its most recent logged inspection in November 2025.
nursing home in Tampa, Florida
1514 E CHELSEA STRatings
CMS 4/5 stars
- Health inspections: 3/5
- Staffing: 4/5
- Quality measures: 5/5
Estimated cost
Estimated $3,800–$6,200/month
About WHISPERING OAKS
WHISPERING OAKS is a non profit - corporation nursing home in Tampa, Florida.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall, above the Tampa average of 2.6, above the Florida average of 3.2.
Its strongest reported domain is quality measures at 5 out of 5, and its weakest is health inspections at 3 out of 5.
State surveyors cited 1 deficiency at its most recent recorded inspection in November 2025.
How to read WHISPERING OAKS's star rating
The CMS overall star rating for WHISPERING OAKS 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 4-star overall rating means WHISPERING OAKS sits in the upper tier of rated providers nationally, though a strong overall score can still hide a weaker individual domain.
For WHISPERING OAKS, CMS currently publishes 3 out of 5 for health inspections, 4 out of 5 for staffing, 5 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: 18 rated facilities in Tampa average 2.6 out of 5, and the Florida average is 3.2. WHISPERING OAKS rates 4 out of 5, above 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 WHISPERING OAKS's inspection record shows
Surveyors recorded 1 deficiency for WHISPERING OAKS at the inspection logged in November 2025. 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 small number of low-severity, quickly corrected citations is common across the industry and is far less concerning than a single high-severity finding. Ask WHISPERING OAKS 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 Tampa, 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 WHISPERING OAKS, and it is the single figure on this page that is modelled rather than reported.
Actual pricing at WHISPERING OAKS 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 WHISPERING OAKS, 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 WHISPERING OAKS 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 Tampa providers is more revealing than any single visit.
- Your CMS overall rating is 4 out of 5 — what changed at the most recent survey, and what are you doing differently now?
- CMS reports 3 out of 5 for health inspections here — how is that being addressed?
- Can I see the Form 2567 covering the 1 recorded deficiency 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 WHISPERING OAKS
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 WHISPERING OAKS; and your local Area Agency on Aging can tell you about waiver programs and ombudsman support in Tampa.
Long-term care ombudsman programs are free and independent, and an ombudsman who covers Tampa 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.
WHISPERING OAKS — questions families ask
How does Medicare rate WHISPERING OAKS?
WHISPERING OAKS holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Florida average of 3.2.
How does WHISPERING OAKS compare to other Tampa facilities?
Across 18 rated facilities in Tampa, the average CMS overall rating is 2.6 out of 5. WHISPERING OAKS rates 4 out of 5, above that local average.
What are WHISPERING OAKS's CMS domain scores?
CMS reports health inspections 3 out of 5, staffing 4 out of 5, quality measures 5 out of 5 for WHISPERING OAKS.
What did WHISPERING OAKS's most recent inspection find?
1 deficiency was recorded at the inspection logged in November 2025. Deficiency records come from CMS and may lag the facility's current conditions.
Who operates WHISPERING OAKS?
WHISPERING OAKS is operated as a non profit - corporation nursing home.
What does nursing home cost near Tampa, Florida?
Florida nursing home typically runs $3,800–$6,200 per month. This is a state-level estimate, not a quote from WHISPERING OAKS — pricing varies by care level and room type.
Where is WHISPERING OAKS located?
WHISPERING OAKS is at 1514 E CHELSEA ST. You can reach the facility directly at 8132386406.
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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 105299). 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.