Westchester Gardens Health & Rehabilitation
3301 N McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater, FL 33761 · Pinellas County · (727) 785-8335
120 certified beds, about 110 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1989
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
3 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 105654 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 5, 2025, inspectors cited 8 health deficiencies (the Florida average is 7.1, the national average 9.2).
None of its 14 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 3.92 hours per resident per day, against 3.82 across Florida and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.70 of those hours.
45.0% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Florida average 41.4%).
CMS links it to The Goodman Group, an affiliated group of 9 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.
406/21
104/23
806/25
112/25
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
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 14 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
11D
3E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
December 3, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to implement the ordered interventions to alleviate pressure to the heels for one resident (#1) out of three reviewed for following wound care provider orders.
June 5, 2025Standard inspection · 8 citations
- E Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain an accurate medical record for medication and transmission-based precautions for one resident (#451) of 36 sampled residents on five of five days reviewed involving five nurses on three different shifts.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure proper hand hygiene during meal service in four halls (200, 300, 400 and 500 hall of six halls observed, and for nine residents (#3, #60, #452, #448, #96, #76, #1, #58 and #43) of 36 residents sampled. 2) The facility failed to implement their infection prevention and control plan by failing to provide evidence of process surveillance of staff practices directly related to resident care. 3) The facility failed to properly use enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) for one resident (#19) of two residents observed for EBP with indwelling medical devices. 4) The facility failed to properly disinfect a multi-use blood glucometer for two staff members observed during medication administration (Staff members O, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and P, Registered Nurse (RN)) of five staff observed. [...]
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents received a dignified dining experience in two halls (200 and 300) of six halls toured and for three residents (#1, #58 and #43) of 36 residents sampled.
- D 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, staff interviews, and facility policy review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure five resident room bathrooms out of ten resident room bathrooms toured on the 400 hallway of the facility's Queen's Way resident unit were maintained in a clean, homelike environment. (Photographic evidence obtained.)
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to provide necessary services to maintain grooming and personal hygiene for one resident (#49) out of four residents sampled for grooming and personal hygiene services.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure continuous oxygen therapy was provided per physician orders, and failed to ensure respiratory equipment was stored appropriately for one resident (#76) of one resident sampled.
- D Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure one resident (#59) of three sampled residents who require wound care were provided with pain management services and staff accurately assessed for the presence of pain.
- 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 review, the facility did not ensure medications were inaccessible to unauthorized staff, residents, and visitors for three residents (#37 #86, and #76) of 36 sampled residents.
April 6, 2023Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow care plan interventions related to fall mat placement for two of four observations made during a four-day survey, for one (Resident #12) of three residents reviewed for falls.
June 25, 2021Standard inspection · 4 citations
- E 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 review the facility failed to appropriately secure medications in four medication carts (100,200,400 and 500 Halls) of five medication carts sampled.
- D Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews the facility failed to provide the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman with a written notice of the hospital transfers for two (#63 and #105) out of two residents reviewed for hospitalizations.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure care plan interventions were properly implemented for two (#65 and #305) of six residents sampled for care planning
- D Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility did not ensure that the medication error rate was below 5.00%. A total of twenty-seven medications were observed administered and two errors were identified for one (1) (Resident #103) of three (3) residents observed. These errors constituted a medication error rate of 7.41 percent.
Fire safety inspections
1 fire safety citation on file: 1 on April 6, 2023.
Every fire safety citation1 citation
- C 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) | 3.92 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.70 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.52 | 3.49 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.35 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.87 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 45.0% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 47.6% | 46.0% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.87 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 4.08 on weekdays and 3.52 on weekends, 14% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.90 in April to June 2025 to 3.92 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 | 3.92 | 0.70 | 4.08 | 3.52 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 110 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.74 | 0.64 | 3.90 | 3.33 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 113 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.92 | 0.81 | 4.10 | 3.46 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 111 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.90 | 0.91 | 4.07 | 3.48 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 112 |
| 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 | 10.1 | 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 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 2.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 19.6 | 9.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.1 | 8.6 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 37.4 | 26.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 9.4 | 9.1 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.0 | 1.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: WESTCHESTER GARDENS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. CMS links this home to The Goodman Group, a group of 9 nursing homes averaging 3.4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westchester Gardens Limited Partnership | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 11/17/1989 |
| Beverly N. Grossman Revocable Trust | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 05/01/2015 | |
| John B. Goodman 2006 Irrv Grantor Tr | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 02/28/2017 | |
| South Dakota Trust Company, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 02/28/2017 | |
| The Goodman Group Properties LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 12/31/2006 | |
| Werner Ventures Limited Partnership | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 11/17/1989 | |
| Benson, Randall | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 02/28/2017 | |
| Salmen, Thomas | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 02/28/2017 | |
| Weichert, James | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 02/28/2017 | |
| Wilson, Mark | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 02/28/2017 | |
| Weichert, James | Corporate director | Individual | 10/21/2016 | |
| Benson, Randall | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/26/2016 | |
| Edinger, Craig | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/21/2016 | |
| Knacke, Clinton | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/12/2022 | |
| Olson, Denise | Corporate officer | Individual | 09/16/2013 | |
| Chavez, Allison | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/11/2026 | |
| Ray, Scott | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/31/2025 | |
| Jbge Westchester Inc | General partnership interest | Organization | 06/17/2003 | |
| John B. Goodman 2006 Irrv Grantor Tr | General partnership interest | Organization | 02/28/2017 | |
| South Dakota Trust Company, LLC | General partnership interest | Organization | 02/28/2017 | |
| Benson, Randall | General partnership interest | Individual | 02/28/2017 | |
| Salmen, Thomas | General partnership interest | Individual | 02/28/2017 | |
| Weichert, James | General partnership interest | Individual | 02/28/2017 | |
| Wilson, Mark | General partnership interest | Individual | 02/28/2017 | |
| Beverly N. Grossman Revocable Trust | Limited partnership interest | Organization | 05/01/2015 | |
| John B. Goodman 2006 Irrv Grantor Tr | Limited partnership interest | Organization | 02/28/2017 | |
| South Dakota Trust Company, LLC | Limited partnership interest | Organization | 02/28/2017 | |
| The Goodman Group Properties LLC | Limited partnership interest | Organization | 12/31/2006 | |
| Werner Ventures Limited Partnership | Limited partnership interest | Organization | 11/17/1989 | |
| Benson, Randall | Limited partnership interest | Individual | 02/28/2017 | |
| Salmen, Thomas | Limited partnership interest | Individual | 02/28/2017 | |
| Weichert, James | Limited partnership interest | Individual | 02/28/2017 | |
| Wilson, Mark | Limited partnership interest | Individual | 02/28/2017 | |
| Chavez, Allison | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/11/2026 | |
| Ray, Scott | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/15/2026 |
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 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 3, 2025: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on June 5, 2025: "Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on June 5, 2025: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on June 5, 2025: "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."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Aviata at Oldsmar Oldsmar, 2.3 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 36 citations
- Oakpark Health and Rehabilitation Center Palm Harbor, 2.3 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 23 citations
- Aviata at the Harbor Safety Harbor, 2.6 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 29 citations
- St. Mark Village Palm Harbor, 3.1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 5 citations
- Regency Oaks Health Center Clearwater, 3.2 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Aviata at the Palms Palm Harbor, 3.7 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 42 citations
Florida contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Florida. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- 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 Westchester Gardens Health & Rehabilitation's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Westchester Gardens Health & Rehabilitation 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Westchester Gardens Health & Rehabilitation get at its last inspection?
- 8 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on June 5, 2025. The Florida average is 7.1.
- Has Westchester Gardens Health & Rehabilitation been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Westchester Gardens Health & Rehabilitation 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 Westchester Gardens Health & Rehabilitation?
- CMS lists 35 owners and managers, and links the home to The Goodman Group. Legal business name: WESTCHESTER GARDENS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP.
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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