East Bay Rehabilitation Center

    4470 E Bay Dr, Clearwater, FL 33764
    • Skilled Nursing
    4.0ยท34 reviews

    Attentive clean professional excellent rehab

    I chose this facility on a doctor's recommendation and I'm very pleased. Staff are friendly, caring, and professional-nurses and CNAs go above and beyond; therapy and rehab are excellent and personalized. The building is clean, nicely decorated with pleasant outdoor spaces, dining is good with substitutions available, and there are plenty of activities. Move-in and transfer support was smooth-LaRhonda, Katie, Deja and head nurse Kim were especially helpful. My loved one is comfortable and well cared for; I highly recommend this attentive, well-run community.

    Loved one of 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

    4.03ยท(34)

    Overall rating

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

      3.5
    • Staff

      3.7
    • Meals

      2.8
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
    • Strong rehabilitation and physical-therapy program
    • Dedicated certified nursing assistants in stable units
    • Clean, well-maintained grounds and interior common areas
    • Responsive admissions and financial coordination
    • Spanish-language support
    • Engaging activities program and social events
    • Flexible visitation and family inclusion policies
    • Responsive housekeeping and maintenance
    • Meal-substitution options and some nutritious meal offerings

    Cons

    • Inconsistent personal-care routines (bathing and oral care)
    • Medication administration and clinical-monitoring inconsistencies
    • Slow call-response and emergency responsiveness
    • Staffing shortages and CNA turnover on specific shifts
    • Variable meal quality and service continuity
    • Communication and complaint-resolution gaps in management
    • Inconsistent sanitation and room maintenance
    • Weak transfer-safety and fall-prevention practices
    • Allegations of staff misconduct and missing personal items

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews portray a facility with clear strengths in rehabilitation, many caring frontline staff, and an attractive, well-maintained physical environment โ€” particularly the grounds, courtyard and communal areas. Physical therapy and recovery-focused services receive consistent positive feedback: families describe capable therapists, motivating individualized plans, and smooth transitions for admissions and transfers when therapy is the primary need. Multiple reviewers also highlighted compassionate nurses and aides, responsive housekeeping and maintenance, Spanish-language support, and helpful admissions/financial staff that can simplify placement logistics.

    At the same time, a number of recurring operational concerns are evident. Personal-care routines such as bathing and oral-care assistance are described as inconsistent, and several accounts indicate delays in call-button response times. Medication administration and clinical monitoring are raised as areas of risk in multiple accounts โ€” examples include delayed medication schedules, insulin-management issues, and lapses in monitoring oxygen or catheters โ€” suggesting variability in clinical oversight by shift. Staffing stability appears uneven: some units report stable, permanent CNAs and strong leadership, while others describe high turnover and coverage gaps that correspond with declines in routine care.

    Dining and activities present a mixed picture. Many families praised activities, social programming, and availability of meal substitutions; some reviewers reported above-average meals and efficient dining service. Others found meal quality and service continuity lacking at times, including missed or delayed meals and inconsistent meal preparation. The activities program and community social events, however, are generally viewed positively and contribute to a welcoming atmosphere.

    Facility upkeep and amenities receive mostly favorable remarks: the facility exterior and common areas are often described as clean and attractive, and rooms are maintained, though some reviewers noted smaller or dated rooms in certain units. Management performance is inconsistent in reviewers' experience: admissions and certain departmental leaders are praised for helpfulness, while there are also repeated comments about slow or ineffective complaint resolution and weak communication with families. Several serious claims โ€” including missing personal items and concerns about staff conduct โ€” have been raised and, in at least one instance, have led families to pursue regulatory complaints; these reports indicate a need for clearer property controls and incident response processes.

    Overall, the facility appears capable of delivering high-quality rehabilitation and compassionate care in many cases, particularly when staffing is stable and leadership is engaged. Prospective residents and families should weigh the facilityโ€™s rehabilitation strengths and positive environmental features against reported variability in personal care, medication practices, and management responsiveness. Before placement, families may want to ask targeted questions about staffing ratios on specific shifts, bathing and oral-care schedules, medication-administration protocols, fall-prevention and transfer procedures, property-security measures, and the facilityโ€™s process for addressing family concerns and regulatory complaints.

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    Medicare Ratings

    4ยท/ 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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    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.

    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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