East Bay Rehabilitation Center

    4470 E Bay Dr, Clearwater, FL 33764
    • Skilled Nursing

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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

    4.11·(37)

    Overall rating

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

      3.6
    • Staff

      3.9
    • Meals

      2.8
    • Amenities

      4.1
    • Value

      4.1

    Pros

    • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
    • Strong rehabilitation and physical-therapy services
    • Knowledgeable and supportive CNAs
    • Clean, well-maintained interior and exterior
    • Attractive courtyard and outdoor spaces
    • Above-average and accommodating dining options
    • Flexible meal substitutions
    • Engaging activities and social programs
    • Efficient admissions and transition assistance
    • Bilingual (Spanish) support
    • Responsive housekeeping and maintenance
    • Coordinated hospice and care-planning support
    • Assistance with financial/Medicaid navigation
    • Personalized therapy and recovery focus

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing coverage and CNA turnover
    • Delays in medication administration and medication-management gaps
    • Inconsistent personal-care routines (bathing and oral care)
    • Incontinence-care delays and catheter-management inconsistencies
    • Slow call-button response and delayed clinical attention
    • Inconsistent meal-service continuity and variable food quality
    • Gaps in family communication and administrative responsiveness
    • Weaknesses in fall-prevention and transfer-safety practices
    • Allegations of theft and financial misconduct
    • Limited specialized dementia and end-of-life care capacity

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews present a mixed but consistent set of themes: many families and residents praise the staff, therapy services, and the facility’s appearance, while other accounts raise operational concerns that affect day-to-day care. On the positive side, nursing teams, CNAs, and therapy staff receive frequent commendation for compassionate, hands-on care and effective rehabilitation outcomes. Admissions and transition processes, including financial and Medicaid assistance, are described as helpful by several families. The building and grounds are commonly described as clean and well maintained, with a pleasant courtyard and welcoming public spaces. Activities programming, bilingual support, and coordinated hospice planning are additional strengths cited by reviewers.

    At the same time, there are recurring concerns about the facility’s operational consistency. Staffing instability and CNA turnover are linked to gaps in coverage and uneven service on particular shifts or units. Several accounts point to delays in medication administration and examples of medication-management lapses, as well as inconsistent personal-care practices such as bathing schedules and oral-care assistance. Call-button response times and timely clinical attention are described as variable, which some families associate with slower incident response and longer waits for assistance.

    Dining and nutrition impressions are mixed: many reviewers describe above-average meals, flexibility with substitutions, and efficient dining operations, while others note variability in food quality and intermittent missed or incomplete meal service. Activity offerings and social engagement are generally viewed positively, with regular programs and opportunities for participation reported as beneficial to residents’ morale and rehabilitation.

    Facility appearance and maintenance are frequently praised; however, several reviewers observed a disconnect between the clean, attractive environment and lapses in routine personal-care practices or clinical follow-up. Safety-related patterns include concerns about fall prevention and transfer procedures, with some reports indicating insufficient supervision during higher-risk periods. There are also serious governance-related claims, including allegations of theft and calls to external regulators; these raise concerns about internal controls and transparency.

    Management impressions are mixed: some families highlight proactive, supportive leadership and specific staff who facilitate smooth transitions, while others describe difficulty getting satisfactory administrative responses after raising concerns. The facility appears to perform strongly in rehabilitation and routine hospitality, but prospective residents and families should probe operational reliability — particularly staffing stability, medication administration protocols, personal-care schedules, communication practices, and the facility’s capacity for specialized dementia or end-of-life care — when evaluating fit.

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    Medicare Ratings

    4·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

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

    Location

    East Bay Rehabilitation Center is located at 4470 E Bay Dr, Clearwater, FL, 33764.

    About East Bay Rehabilitation Center

    East Bay Rehabilitation Center, classified as a Skilled Nursing Facility, has 120 certified beds and serves about 112 residents each day, offering both short-term and long-term care on a large campus with landscaped gardens, a tranquil courtyard fountain, and plenty of outdoor seating where folks can get fresh air, listen to the water, and watch the birds or flowers grow, which sure can help bring a little peace. The place's been around over 30 years and is owned mainly by Sbk Capital, LLC and managed by Clear Choice Health Care LLC since 2007. It's a for-profit, nonprofit nursing home recognized by JCAHO and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services with a 5-star rating, though it's also been cited for 13 deficiencies, including issues with infection control, assessments and care planning, and dietary standards, so it's clear the center works on improving care while facing some ongoing challenges.

    The center provides skilled nursing, intermediate care for very frail people who depend on daily nursing help, inpatient rehabilitation services aimed at safe transitions home after hospital stays, outpatient therapy to keep progress going after discharge, and a full set of therapies including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, all focused on building mobility, independence, and a person's ability to handle daily life tasks like bathing, dressing, and eating, with the staff bringing families in during care planning so everyone understands the goals and choices. East Bay specializes in recovery from strokes, orthopedic injuries, general frailty, cardiac rehab, pulmonary therapy, wound care, pain reduction, balance programs, and more, using modern equipment and therapy rooms.

    People can stay in furnished private rooms with private bathrooms and relax in restaurant-style dining areas, lounge in comfortable sitting rooms with warm lighting, use the fitness center or game room, or get their hair done at the beauty barber. The nurse staffing matches the state average, with 3.90 nurse hours per resident per day, and nurse turnover is a bit higher than average at 44.5%, but there's always 24-hour coverage and help with meds, housekeeping, and laundry when needed. Seniors can get help with long-term medication management, wound care, respiratory therapy, and managing incontinence. The campus has resort-style amenities and an upscale environment, so people who like to sit outside or enjoy peaceful landscapes may appreciate the well-kept grounds. While the center's recognized for quality and high standards, it's also been inspected for and cited in certain areas, so families may want to review those reports to stay informed. East Bay Rehabilitation Center keeps a focus on helping every patient regain their best level of function, treating everyone like family, and offering a range of specialized programs for folks needing skilled nursing, assisted living, adult day care, home health care, or even help in the period between hospital and home, all while partnering with the community for ongoing service and improvement.

    People often ask...

    East Bay Rehabilitation Center offers skilled nursing.

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    The full address for this community is 4470 E Bay Dr, Clearwater, FL 33764.

    No, East Bay Rehabilitation 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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