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Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of New Port Richey
8417 Old County Rd 54, New Port Richey, FL 34653 · Pasco County · (727) 376-1585
120 certified beds, about 104 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1984
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 105459 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 5, 2024, inspectors cited 10 health deficiencies (the Florida average is 7.1, the national average 9.2).
None of its 20 health citations since June 2021 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.54 hours per resident per day, against 3.82 across Florida and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.52 of those hours.
53.8% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Florida average 41.4%).
CMS links it to Aston Health, an affiliated group of 38 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 20 health citations on file.
November 20, 2025Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews and record review the facility failed to maintain a safe, clean, comfortable and home-like environment related to bio growth on shower equipment in four communal shower rooms (B, C, E, and F) out of four communal shower rooms observed.
- E Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program in the facility's common areas (nursing station and dining room); in four rooms (101, 106, 130, 230) located in four wings (B, C, E and F) of four wings observed.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident medical record review, facility record review, staff and resident family interviews, the facility failed to report and investigate an incident/event for one of one sampled resident, (#12), and who was reviewed as leaving the facility without signing out per the facility's Leave Of Absence rules. It was found the facility did not know Resident #12's whereabouts for over thirty minutes, after he left the facility grounds.
June 19, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to provide access to a functional call light for one resident (#3) out of three residents reviewed for call lights.
December 5, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 10 citations
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteOn 12/4/24 at 9:43 AM, an observation of Resident #157 was conducted in the resident's room. The resident was sitting in his wheelchair next to his bed and pointed to the floor next to the bed on his left side and stated this poop had been on the floor since they changed him the previous night. A brown substance was observed all over the floor next to the resident's bedside and it appeared to be feces. The resident stated he had just finished eating breakfast and confirmed he had to do so with this on the floor next to him. At this time, the surveyor pressed the call light. Staff I and J, both Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), responded immediately and were interviewed. When asked if the mess on the floor should be there since last night and through the resident's breakfast, they both stated this should have been cleaned and advised they would get housekeeping to do so immediately. [...]
- E Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to explain the arbitration agreement to the resident and/or his or her responsible party (RP) in a form and manner that could be understood, including in a language the resident and his or her RP could understand; for two residents (Resident #359 and Resident #66) of three residents sampled for arbitration agreements.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to maintain an effective infection control and prevention program to prevent the spread of infection by 1.) failing to follow Enhanced Barrier Precautions during catheter care for one resident (Resident #31) of one resident reviewed for catheter care, 2.) failing to ensure resident's meals were delivered in a clean and sanitary manner during one of three meal observations, and 3.) failing to maintain the facility laundry area in a clean and sanitary manner in one of one laundry room.
- D Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity for one resident (Resident #157) of 37 resident's sampled.
- D Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure Minimum Data Set (MDS) Comprehensive Assessments contained accurate information for two residents (Resident #46 and Resident #77) of 37 sampled residents.
- D Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to develop a Baseline Care Plan within 48 hours of admission for one (Resident #75) of 37 sampled residents.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, observations, and record review, the facility failed to provide appropriate equipment to maintain range of motion and mobility for one resident (Resident #77) of one resident sampled for limited range of motion.
- D Ensure 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure physician orders for tube feeding were followed and failed to ensure tube feeding was administered in a proper manner for one resident (Resident #31) of one resident reviewed for tube feeding.
- D Ensure 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record and policy review, the facility failed to store all drugs and biologicals in locked compartments and permit only authorized personnel to have access to them for one resident (Resident #19) of 37 sampled residents.
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain resident's vaccination records, including consents, in an adequate manner for two residents (Resident #66 and 75) of five residents reviewed for vaccination records.
April 13, 2023Standard inspection · 6 citations
- E Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review the facility failed to 1) provide treatment and care related to pressure related skin conditions and, 2) follow physician orders for a non-pressure related skin condition for one resident (#58) of two residents sampled.
- E Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, record review, and a test tray temperature check the facility failed to provide and serve food at an appetizing temperature to four residents (#260, #22, #3, #87) out of 23 sampled residents.
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review the facility failed to 1) ensure temperatures were checked and documented daily for the walk-in refrigerator, walk in freezer, reach in refrigerator and dishwashing machine, and 2) ensure the walk-in freezer was in good working order. This practice had the potential to effective 104 out of 107 residents residing in the facility.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to report an alleged violation and investigation of abuse/neglect, within the required timeframe, related to elopement for one resident (#17) out of the two sampled residents for elopement.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure one resident (#109) of thirty-one residents sampled, had a complete and accurate Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment coded for discharge to community.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review the facility failed to ensure splints were applied to prevent a decrease in range of motion for one resident (#45) of two sampled resident for range of motion.
June 17, 2021Standard inspection · 0 citations
Fire safety inspections
14 fire safety citations on file: 1 on December 5, 2024, 9 on April 13, 2023, 4 on June 17, 2021.
Every fire safety citation14 citations
- C 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.
- F Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- F Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
- F Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
- F Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- D To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- D Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- D To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.54 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.52 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.22 | 3.49 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.12 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.90 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 53.8% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 66.7% | 46.0% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 2 |
CMS expects 4.03 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.67 on weekdays and 3.22 on weekends, 12% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 1.6% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.50 in April to June 2025 to 3.54 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.54 | 0.52 | 3.67 | 3.22 | 1.6% | 0 of 90 | 104 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.45 | 0.56 | 3.55 | 3.18 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 106 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.36 | 0.50 | 3.46 | 3.09 | 0.5% | 0 of 92 | 108 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.50 | 0.68 | 3.63 | 3.17 | 0.4% | 0 of 91 | 109 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Florida, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.76 | 0.70 | 3.90 | 3.44 | 1.1% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Florida | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.3 | 8.7 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.8 | 9.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.6 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.9 | 8.6 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 26.8 | 26.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 10.8 | 9.1 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: NEW PORT RICHEY OPCO, LLC. CMS links this home to Aston Health, a group of 38 nursing homes averaging 2.7 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Port Richey Member LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 04/01/2022 |
| Sh Indigo Citadel Investors LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 14% | 01/01/2024 |
| Ornstein, Marton | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 7% | 01/01/2024 |
| Wildes, Donna | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/28/2025 | |
| Dilella, Vincent | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/01/2025 | |
| St. John, Kevin | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/30/2025 | |
| Steinhilber, Dolisabel | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/15/2026 | |
| Wildes, Donna | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/28/2025 | |
| Aston Healthcare LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2024 | |
| Dilella, Vincent | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 09/24/2025 | |
| St. John, Kevin | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/16/2026 | |
| Wildes, Donna | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/28/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on November 20, 2025: "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."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on December 5, 2024: "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."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on December 5, 2024: "Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on November 20, 2025: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.22 hours per resident per day, below the Florida average of 3.49.
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 2 administrators who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Southern Pines Nursing Center New Port Richey, 0.3 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 29 citations
- Heather Hill Healthcare Center New Port Richey, 0.6 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 25 citations
- Madison Pointe Care Center New Port Richey, 0.9 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Aspire at Ridge Haven New Port Richey, 1.2 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 23 citations
- Life Care Center of New Port Richey New Port Richey, 1.5 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 24 citations
- Trinity Regional Rehab Center Trinity, 3.2 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Bear Creek Nursing Center Hudson, 5.9 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 21 citations
- Peninsula Health Center by Harborview Tarpon Springs, 6.2 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 14 citations
Florida contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- Inspections and complaints: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, Long Term Care Services Unit, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 1-888-831-0404. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: FloridaHealthFinder, where Florida publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of New Port Richey's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of New Port Richey 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of New Port Richey get at its last inspection?
- 10 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on December 5, 2024. The Florida average is 7.1.
- Has Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of New Port Richey been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of New Port Richey accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of New Port Richey?
- CMS lists 12 owners and managers, and links the home to Aston Health. Legal business name: NEW PORT RICHEY OPCO, LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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