Belleair Health Care Center

    1150 Ponce De Leon Boulevard, Clearwater, FL, 33756
    3.1 · 18 reviews
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    3.0

    Effective rehab but staffing concerns

    I had mixed feelings. The rehab team and many staff were compassionate, friendly, and got my mom back on her feet - the facility was clean, affordable, and often felt like family. But chronic understaffing, poor nights/weekend coverage, slow call-bell response (sometimes 30-45 min), unreliable showers/catheter care, missed meds and spotty doctor communication led to worrisome lapses; meals were marginal and the building needs a facelift. I'd recommend it for strong rehab and caring staff, but be cautious about medical oversight, staffing shortages and visitation limits.

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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

    3.11 · 18 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      2.6
    • Staff

      2.9
    • Meals

      2.0
    • Amenities

      2.0
    • Value

      4.5

    Pros

    • Some staff are caring, compassionate, and go above and beyond
    • Rehabilitation services praised as effective by several reviewers
    • Therapists described as very good and patient-focused
    • Facility is clean in multiple accounts
    • Many reviewers felt residents were treated like family
    • Some reviewers reported responsive and supportive management/administration
    • Positive interactions reported with social services, maintenance, laundry, and dietary staff
    • Affordable pricing and good location mentioned
    • Some reviewers highly recommend the facility
    • Nice exterior and pleasant outdoor patio areas
    • Cafe or alternative dining options available
    • Flexible visitation (noting pandemic-related exceptions) reported by some families

    Cons

    • Significant variability in quality of care — experiences are highly inconsistent
    • Understaffing leading to slow or no response to call lights
    • Call button response times reported up to 45 minutes
    • Reports of patients left in urine or soiled for extended periods
    • Ignored call bells and in some cases call bell removal
    • Poor bedside manner from some nurses, including rude comments
    • Incidents of missed or delayed medications, including pain meds
    • Failures to monitor vitals and recognize patient deterioration
    • Serious clinical events reported, including internal bleeding, hospital transfer, and death
    • Short staffing especially nights and weekends
    • Unreliable showers and inconsistent personal care (catheter care mentioned as non-existent)
    • Doctor/PA availability and communication unpredictable; calls not returned
    • Poor communication from staff and administration; unreturned family calls
    • Perceived defensive management/HR responses when concerns raised
    • Pandemic visitation restrictions described as strict and isolating (outdoor-only, no touching)
    • Limited or canceled activities during the pandemic; inconsistent activity programming
    • Food quality described as marginal by some, leading families to bring meals
    • Some parts of the facility described as old and in need of a facelift
    • Reports of unsafe rehabilitation practices (e.g., rehab outdoors in heat)
    • Gender mismatch issues with aides causing family discomfort
    • Reports of bed falls and infections, including complications for amputee patients
    • Reports of minimum staffing and too many patients per caregiver
    • Instances where the head nurse or administrator were described as unresponsive or dismissive
    • Mixed reports about night staff quality and safety
    • Some reviewers strongly warned against sending loved ones here

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment is sharply divided: reviews range from strong praise for caring staff and effective rehabilitation to serious allegations of neglect, medical errors, and unsafe conditions. Multiple reviewers describe warm, attentive teams who made residents feel like family and helped them regain function, while a substantial and consistent thread of other reviews recounts neglectful care, poor clinical oversight, and alarming safety failures. This polarization suggests the facility can deliver very good care in some units or shifts but also has systemic inconsistencies that produce high-risk outcomes for other residents.

    Care quality and clinical oversight Many reviewers praised rehabilitation services and therapists, reporting notable recovery and attentive therapy teams. Conversely, a significant number of reviews recount clinical lapses: missed or delayed medications (including pain medication), failures to take vitals or notice deterioration, poor catheter care, missed doctor interactions, and even events that culminated in hospital transfer and death. Several accounts describe patients left soiled or in urine for long periods and reports of bed falls and infections. These clinical concerns are often linked to staffing problems and inconsistent clinical supervision, and in at least one case families reported management defensively responding to incidents rather than acknowledging lapses.

    Staffing, shifts, and responsiveness Understaffing is a recurrent theme. Families and reviewers report long wait times for assistance, call bell responses as long as 45 minutes, and minimal staffing during nights and weekends. Multiple reviews single out night and weekend shifts as particularly problematic. While some staff members receive heartfelt praise for compassion and going the extra mile, others are criticized for poor bedside manner, rudeness, or inattentiveness. The result is a highly variable resident experience depending on which staff are on duty and what shift a resident requires care.

    Facilities, hygiene, and daily care The building exterior and outdoor spaces receive positive notes, but internally several reviewers describe an older facility in need of cosmetic updates. Daily care issues are frequently reported: inconsistent showers, unreliable personal care, and poor catheter management. A few reviewers also described unsafe or ill-advised rehab practices (for example, outdoor therapy in excessive heat), which raises concerns about oversight and resident safety during activities and therapy sessions.

    Communication and management Communication problems recur across reviews: unreturned calls, misinformed Medicare/Medicaid guidance, and poor follow-through from physicians and PAs. Some families felt dismissed by administration or encountered a defensive HR response when raising concerns, though other reviewers praised particular administrators, the Director of Nursing, and social services for responsiveness. This mixed feedback indicates uneven leadership engagement and inconsistent resolution of family concerns.

    Dining, activities, and visitation Dining experiences are mixed: several families found meals marginal and preferred to bring food, while others mentioned acceptable meals and a café alternative. Activities are another split issue — some reviewers lauded “amazing” activities and an engaged activities staff, while others reported very limited programming, especially during the pandemic when visitation and activities were severely restricted (outdoor-only visits, limited touching/hugging, and constrained visiting hours were repeatedly mentioned).

    Patterns and practical implications The dominant pattern is inconsistency. There are clear examples of excellent, caring, and effective care — particularly in rehab/therapy — alongside multiple reports of neglect, poor nursing practices, and unsafe conditions. Problems are often attributed to staffing shortages and poor communication channels, especially during nights, weekends, and periods of pandemic restrictions. Several reviews are strong warnings (“do not send your parent”), while others are emphatic recommendations and gratitude for saving or restoring a loved one’s health.

    If considering this facility Families should weigh the polarized reviews carefully. Strengths to consider: demonstrated ability to deliver strong rehab outcomes, caring individual staff members, clean areas, and affordability. Risks to probe: ask directly about staffing ratios (especially nights/weekends), average call light response time, how the facility documents and follows up on missed medications or falls, catheter and incontinence care protocols, clinician coverage and how quickly doctors/PAs respond, and recent Ombudsman or quality reports. Also inquire about current activity programming, visitation policies post-pandemic, and how the facility addresses complaints and incident investigations. The reviews suggest that while the facility can provide excellent care in some circumstances, there are recurring systemic issues that families should verify have been addressed before placing a loved one there.

    Location

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    About Belleair Health Care Center

    Belleair Health Care Center sits in Clearwater, Florida and is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing facility with 120 beds and an average of 112 residents a day, and it meets federal standards for skilled nursing care while providing everything from help with bathing, dressing, eating, or medications to constant, 24-hour nursing care supervised by a physician, so those who can't safely live at home find long-term support here. Now, they have a mix of private and semi-private rooms, with furnished units and safety features like an emergency call system, and the place runs with modern, up-to-date equipment and a sprinkler system for safety, plus housekeeping and laundry rooms, so it's pretty practical for folks needing extra support. Transportation services are available to residents, and they have wheelchair accessible features throughout, which makes getting around much easier for those with limited mobility. Residents get their meals in a dining area with restaurant-style service, and for those who like to join activities, there are things like social events, games, arts and crafts, education, and health programs, and the community provides a card/game room, a fitness center, movie theater, salon, café bistro, peaceful spaces to relax, and guest parking. Everyone gets access to cable TV, Wi-Fi, and personal care from aides for dressing, grooming, toileting, and bathing, and there's always help available for medications and wound care, and they bring in medical professionals like nurses, occupational therapists, podiatrists, and speech therapists to address different medical needs. People needing stroke or cardiac rehabilitation, surgical or wound care, respiratory and infusion therapy, nutrition management, tracheotomy care, plus both inpatient and outpatient therapy, can find services tailored to those needs, and families are encouraged to help plan care together for the best results; those coming for a short rehabilitation stay or those needing longer term care get a plan that fits their situation. The center runs as a for-profit partnership, managed by Clear Choice Healthcare LLC and Sbk Capital, and they make a point of respecting resident rights, including supporting residents' voices and group participation, although there have been some inspection deficiencies, including one infection-related violation, and past fines involved resident rights. On average, nurse staffing per resident per day is 3.66 hours, which is below the state's average, and nurse turnover rate is higher than most at nearly 58%, so staffing stability is something families may want to ask about. The care center keeps a confidential reporting line for any issues and stays certified by organizations like JCAHO while holding the Governor's Gold Seal and a 5-Star rating from CMS, and they use ongoing oversight to meet quality and safety standards, with recent inspections on record. Belleair Health Care Center supports a philosophy of personalized, family-involved, compassionate care that aims to restore residents' quality of life, and the property tries to create an environment that feels comfortable and home-like, with elegant dining and well-kept spaces for people to enjoy during recovery or long-term stays.

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