Southern Pines Nursing Center

    6140 Congress St, New Port Richey, FL 34653
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Compassionate Professional Rehab and Care

    I had a very positive stay - compassionate, professional staff from nurses and CNAs to administration made me feel safe and well cared for. Physical therapy and rehab helped me regain mobility and independence, and the activities team (especially Rachel and Sabrina) kept residents engaged and smiling. The facility is clean, welcoming, and family-like; I'm grateful for their above-and-beyond care and would recommend it for rehab needs.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.54·(122)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.0
    • Staff

      3.6
    • Meals

      2.5
    • Amenities

      2.3
    • Value

      3.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate nursing and caregiving staff
    • Skilled physical and occupational therapy
    • Engaging and proactive activities program
    • Supportive social work and care coordination
    • Family-like, welcoming atmosphere
    • Helpful kitchen, housekeeping, and maintenance teams
    • Demonstrated rehabilitation successes and independence gains
    • Comfortable suites and bright common areas in parts of the facility
    • Assistance with community outings and social engagement
    • Individualized therapy plans and bedside coaching

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staff responsiveness and timeliness of care
    • Chronic staffing shortages and shift-to-shift variability
    • Gaps in medication administration and medication-control processes
    • Inadequate incontinence-care and bathing processes
    • Sanitation and odor concerns in resident areas
    • Unreliable family communication and transfer coordination
    • Inconsistent safety practices for mobility and transfers
    • Variable dining quality and meal-service continuity
    • Allegations of missing personal property and medication diversion
    • Management instability and billing/administrative process issues

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews indicate a highly mixed picture of care and operations at this facility. On the positive side, many families and residents describe compassionate, attentive caregivers and a strong therapy program; physical and occupational therapy staff are frequently credited with measurable rehabilitation progress and restored independence. The activities department is repeatedly highlighted as energetic and engaging, with staff who facilitate socialization, outings, and meaningful day‑to‑day programming. Multiple accounts also single out individual employees across nursing, therapy, and support services for exemplary, family-centered care.

    Conversely, a substantial set of concerns recurs across accounts and reflects operational weaknesses rather than isolated anecdotes. Reviewers describe inconsistent responsiveness from nursing and aides, visible staffing shortages (particularly on certain shifts or weekends), and delays or failures in routine tasks such as toileting assistance, bathing, and medication delivery. Several families raised clinical concerns including pressure injuries, infections, and hospital readmissions after placement; these reports suggest gaps in care coordination, infection prevention, and mobility‑safety protocols. There are also sanitation and odor concerns in parts of the building and variability in housekeeping and laundry processes.

    Communication and management practices are another pattern. Many reviewers praise specific staff members and frontline teams, yet note uneven family communication, poor coordination during room transfers or discharges, and billing or administrative disputes. Allegations of missing personal property and possible medication diversion appear in some accounts and warrant careful inquiry by families. Dining and food quality are described inconsistently—some enjoy the meals and events, while others cite repetitive or low‑quality offerings.

    For prospective residents and families: this facility appears capable of providing high‑quality rehabilitation and compassionate individualized care in many cases, especially when therapy and activities staff are engaged. At the same time, there is enough variability in staffing, sanitation, medication processes, and communication that families should routinely ask about staffing levels (including weekend coverage), medication administration protocols, infection‑control practices, bathing and incontinence schedules, transfer and fall‑prevention procedures, and how the facility documents and handles personal property. Visiting during different shifts, meeting key staff (nurse manager, charge nurse, social worker, therapy lead), and requesting written care and communication plans can help evaluate whether the facility’s strengths are consistently applied to a prospective resident’s needs.

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    Medicare Ratings

    2·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Southern Pines Nursing Center is located at 6140 Congress St, New Port Richey, FL, 34653.

    About Southern Pines Nursing Center

    Southern Pines HealthCARE Center sits over on Congress Street in New Port Richey and has 120 certified beds, though about 95 residents live there on most days, and you'll find both private and semi-private rooms, all set up with bathrooms, cable TV, kitchenettes, telephones, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi so folks can stay comfortable and connected to the outside world. The place does long-term and short-term nursing care-skilled nurses work shifts around the clock, there's a 24-hour call system, and they help with things like bathing, dressing, transfers, medication management, and care for folks who aren't able to walk. If residents need therapies, they can get physical, occupational, and speech therapy, plus there's wound care, post-surgical care, a secured memory care unit, and therapy programs that help with thinking skills or adapting to life changes, and they even have a palliative care option when health gets tougher.

    Southern Pines HealthCARE Center has a dedicated activities department that's been recognized as the best in the area, so folks get a big mix of daily activities, outdoor programs, walking paths, a garden, a library, group events, community-sponsored activities, music and art rooms, a movie theater, a spa and sauna, games, and movie nights; it all brings a lively feeling to the place, which has a cheerful, modern, and home-themed environment with friendly staff. Dining happens in a restaurant-style setting with all-day meal service, and there are special menus for allergies, diabetes, and other needs, with a chef and a team who work to keep things safe and tasty. There's transportation and parking for those who need to get out and about, and the rooms are furnished, move-in help is available, and there's a concierge desk to help with daily concerns.

    The center is managed by Victoria Fortino, Erin Kwapil, and Heidi Lynn Wilson, and Manager Vern V. Charbonneau heads up the local team. The ownership includes Southern Pines Nursing Member LLC, along with FLNHO Capital Group LLC and Benjamin Landa among others. The nursing staff turnover rate is high-roughly 63.7%, above the state average, and the nurse staffing hours fall below the state average too, with about 3.34 nurse hours per resident per day, so sometimes care might feel stretched. There've been 23 deficiencies cited during recent inspections, including ones for pharmacy services, infection prevention, resident rights, and care planning; those care planning and infection violations mean the place has had issues following some federal standards. The center holds accreditation from the Joint Commission, which is a good sign, and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid, so payment options are broad. Couples can move in together, and there's support for seniors with both health and daily living needs. People have described the culture as welcoming and positive, and the facility aims to bring a sense of happiness and hope to residents through a mix of practical care and daily activities. The review score is 3.5 out of 41 reviews, which means people's experiences vary but it tends toward the middle. The focus remains on skilled nursing and long-term care, including therapy, social services, recreation, and support for a range of health conditions-so it works best for people needing regular support.

    People often ask...

    Southern Pines Nursing Center offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 6140 Congress St, New Port Richey, FL 34653.

    No, Southern Pines Nursing Center does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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