The Marion and Bernard L. Samson Nursing Center sits on a peaceful, wooded campus in Saint Petersburg, Florida, and offers long-term nursing home care along with other services like memory care and short-term rehabilitation. The nursing center holds a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and an average resident rating of 8.7 out of 10, ranking fourth highest in the city, and also features private and semi-private studio rooms. Residents get around-the-clock skilled nursing care, daily assistance with things like bathing, dressing, eating, and taking medicines, and on-site supervision by a physician, Dr. David LeVine, who's a board-certified geriatrician, all aimed at supporting seniors who can't safely live at home anymore. The staff, including award-winning caregivers like Errol Webley, provides compassionate, person-centered care, especially for those living with Alzheimer's disease or dementia, offering security and personalized help in a safe setting.
Residents don't have to leave the campus for most needs because Samson Nursing Center covers a wide range of services, with medical care including rehabilitation, respiratory therapy, skin and wound care, X-ray, IV therapy, dental, psychology, podiatry, optometry, and even audiology and surgical consultation, which means most medical and therapy needs are met on site. The center offers the Renew You® Short-Term Rehabilitation program for people recovering after surgery, illness, injury, or a hospital stay, with both inpatient and outpatient options to help seniors regain strength and independence. There's also a Life Enrichment Department that schedules activities, events, arts, and celebrations, and a Weissman Day Center for adults who need daytime socialization and engagement, and Toby Weinman Residence for assisted living support in warm surroundings. Food services include a Menorah Life Dining Services Department, serving kosher menu options.
The Samson Nursing Center meets federal requirements for both Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement and provides safe storage and dispensing of medications. Residents and their families have given high marks for cleanliness, quietness, and communication from staff and doctors. The campus is known for its peaceful surroundings and efforts to improve the quality of life for seniors with differing levels of needs, from daily help to complex, ongoing care. While there's no specific price information published, reviews on SeniorAdvisor.com report excellent support and compassionate attention for both residents and their caregivers. The center gets ranked in the top 100% of hospitals for extended care, but like any facility, it's subject to certain hospital-related infection and accident risks, which they monitor and rate for quality.
