Wrights Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center is a family-owned nursing home located in a park-like setting just minutes from the beaches of Indian Rocks and Clearwater, and with nearly fifty years behind it, you get a sense they've settled into the neighborhood with a reputation for southern hospitality and compassionate care, and while they've got up to 60 certified beds, the place usually sees about 51 folks living there each day, making it not too busy but not empty either. The center's run by Brad Graham since March 2023, with Chris Taylor as administrator, and ownership is shared with Kevin Rockefeller and Daniel Hollenbeck. They do offer both healthcare and rehabilitation services for a mix of short-term and long-term needs, including post-acute rehab, post-surgical care for things like knee and hip replacements, post-CVA care, wound and diabetic management, pain management, and cognitive and memory deficit management, so if you or a loved one needs something like that, they seem to have it in place.
The facility keeps a well-equipped rehab gym with exercise balls, parallel bars, stair stepper, free weights, and other gear that makes recovery a bit easier no matter your strength or mobility level. The Therapy Department handles in-house physical, occupational, and speech therapy with modern equipment, and they've got nurses and therapists focused on comfort and recovery. The rooms are semi-private and well-lit, and there's a Florida Room for visiting, along with two landscaped patios-one has a pergola, fans, patio furniture, and plants-which make getting outside pleasant when the weather's good. Inside, the common area's warm and welcoming with comfy chairs and a good look at the activity spaces, and folks can kick back in the TV room or resident lounge, with laundry and barber services on site.
Dining gets a personal touch as meals are restaurant-style with tables dressed up and meals adjusted to meet residents' dietary needs-even with delivery to rooms, especially during times like quarantine. Activities seem steady, with a calendar full of things like arts and crafts, games, live entertainment, bingo, bus trips, and events meant to get people involved if they want to. Amenities include a beauty/barber shop, a card and game room, housewarming services, and social opportunities, plus online account management for families.
The center accepts credit cards, has air conditioning, and the building is accessible for wheelchairs, so mobility isn't a daily struggle. Parking, restrooms, and on-site services are all there for family and visitors. There's also a focus on keeping dignity and quality of life up, encouraging respect and a welcoming atmosphere, but there have been some challenges, including 13 deficiencies found in recent inspection reports, such as issues with resident rights to participate in groups (F0565), infection control related to the spread of infections, and protection from abuse, neglect, and exploitation (F0600). Management reports a nurse turnover rate of 52.3% and operates as a for-profit business under Medicare certification.
The staff maintains a facial covering policy, especially since they're active with COVID-19 prevention, and they provide informational resources to help families understand senior care needs. They have an Activities Calendar and a Photo Gallery available for residents and families to see more about daily life and the environment.
All in all, Wrights Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center takes a personal approach to care in a well-kept, friendly setting, but like many places, faces areas to improve, which inspection reports highlight; still, they offer a cozy place for those needing regular nursing or rehab care with both indoor and outdoor comforts.
