Abbey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

    7101 Dr M.L.K. Jr St N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Compassionate staff and outstanding care

    I'm very pleased with my experience - the staff (Elaine, Theresa, Miya and many others) were compassionate, hardworking, and family-oriented, admissions was quick, and the administration handled everything. Therapy and rehab were top-tier, doctors and the psychiatrist were responsive, and the facility felt clean, safe, and welcoming with regular updates and 24/7 visiting. I felt well cared for and would happily recommend this place to family and friends.

    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

    3.51·(79)

    Overall rating

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

      3.0
    • Staff

      3.5
    • Meals

      2.0
    • Amenities

      3.3
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate and dedicated nursing staff
    • Strong therapy and rehabilitation program
    • Responsive medical and psychiatric providers
    • Efficient and helpful admissions and administrative support
    • Clean, well-maintained interior spaces
    • Flexible visiting policy and outside-food allowance
    • Engaging activities and personalized care planning
    • Good coordination with other facilities and quick record access
    • Family-oriented, resident-focused teams
    • Demonstrated recovery outcomes and successful discharges
    • Skilled specialty therapists (speech/psychiatry) reported
    • Attentive, helpful aides and admissions staff

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels and high staff turnover
    • Inadequate supervision in memory-care/dementia unit
    • Delayed response to call lights and assistance requests
    • Inconsistent personal-care routines (bathing, toileting, feeding)
    • Gaps in medication administration and monitoring
    • Delays and gaps in clinical-incident reporting and family communication
    • Sanitation and odor concerns in certain areas
    • Unreliable meal quality and meal-delivery processes
    • Uneven staff professionalism and conduct
    • Weaknesses in fall-prevention and transfer-safety practices
    • Outdated furnishings and resident equipment
    • Billing, business-practice, and transparency concerns
    • Regulatory and compliance issues, including documented enforcement actions
    • Inconsistent wound care and clinical follow-up
    • Allegations of theft and financial misconduct

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews of Abbey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center present a strongly mixed picture. Many reviewers praise clinical and therapeutic strengths: a robust rehabilitation program, skilled therapists (including speech and psychiatric services), responsive physicians, and admission staff who facilitate timely placement. Multiple accounts describe compassionate, family-oriented caregivers and aides who provide attentive support and help residents progress toward discharge. The facility's interior is often described as clean and welcoming, and operational conveniences such as 24/7 visiting and flexibility around outside food are noted as positives.

    At the same time, a recurrent set of operational concerns appears across reviews. Staffing inconsistency and staffing shortages are the most frequent themes; these are tied to delayed responses to call lights, missed or inconsistent personal-care routines (bathing, assistance with meals and toileting), and uneven clinical monitoring after medication or condition changes. Memory-care supervision is repeatedly cited as an area of weakness, and there are multiple references that raise concerns about fall-prevention and transfer-safety practices. Reviewers also describe gaps in medication administration and in follow-up wound care.

    Facility operations and management receive mixed evaluations. Some reviewers commend admissions, coordination with other facilities, and specific administrative staff for professionalism and responsiveness. Others raise serious concerns about billing practices, transparency, and business conduct; there are references to enforcement actions and allegations of financial misconduct that prospective families should investigate further. Communication following incidents is another common concern — families report delays in incident reporting and variable responsiveness from leadership when clinical issues arise.

    Dining, activities, and the physical environment show variability. Several accounts praise engaging activities and individualized care plans, while others report inconsistent meal quality and missed meals. The building is generally described as clean and comfortable by some visitors, but sanitation and odor concerns and aging furnishings or equipment (beds, televisions) are also reported.

    Taken together, the pattern suggests a facility with substantive clinical and rehabilitative strengths but with operational vulnerabilities that affect day-to-day care consistency—particularly during staffing shortages or in the memory-care unit. Prospective residents and families considering Abbey should confirm current staffing ratios and supervision practices (especially in memory care), ask for recent inspection and enforcement records, review medication- and incident-reporting policies, and, if possible, observe morning routines and mealtimes. These steps can help clarify whether the facility’s reported positives are reliably in place and whether the operational concerns have been addressed.

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    Medicare Ratings

    1·/ 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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    Abbey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is located at 7101 Dr M.L.K. Jr St N, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33702.

    About Abbey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

    Abbey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has been a cornerstone of care in Pinellas County for over half a century. With a legacy spanning more than 52 years, the center is conveniently situated near local hospitals, providing essential access for patients requiring varied levels of support during and after their recovery. The center specializes in a continuum of care, offering post-acute services, rehabilitative therapies, skilled nursing, and both short and long-term care. Residents and patients benefit from a comprehensive team comprising Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists, as well as Registered and Licensed Practical Nurses, and Certified Nursing Assistants. The daily operations are further enhanced with the involvement of professionals from Social Services, Activities, Nutritional Services, Housekeeping, and Laundry Services, ensuring a holistic approach to every individual's well-being.

    The center is well known for its post-acute services, assisting patients transitioning from hospital to home by working closely with physicians to deliver personalized care and facilitate successful discharges. Those requiring extended stays find comfort in the general nursing and restorative services offered within a welcoming, home-like environment. With more than 50 years of combined professional experience, Abbey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center’s staff is committed to developing individualized care plans for every resident and patient, employing a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach. Family involvement and open communication are encouraged throughout each stage, reinforcing a supportive and inclusive atmosphere.

    The core values at Abbey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center encompass Communication, Compassion, Dignity, Empathy, Integrity, Pride, Respect, and Responsiveness. Striving to exceed the expectations of all who enter its doors, the center continually adapts to the evolving needs of the community it serves. The focus on resident, patient, and family engagement is central to the facility’s mission, ensuring that every care plan is both person-centered and flexible. The center also places a strong emphasis on supporting the professional growth and development of its staff, fostering an environment that embraces diversity and learning. Through dedication to these ideals, Abbey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center aims to stand as the provider of choice for long-term care and rehabilitation within the community, steadfast in its commitment to quality and compassionate service.

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    Abbey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

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