ElderGrade
D

47/100

Below average

Bear Creek Nursing Center

8041 State Rd 52, Hudson, FL 34667

CMS 2/5 stars #17 of 18 in Pasco County (727) 863-5488
Certified beds
120
Occupancy
87%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 2 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $37,198 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 2 penalty action(s).

  • Last inspection was more than 2 years ago

    Ratings here are based on older survey data than at most facilities.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

10/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -20 for 2 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

15/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.7 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.68 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 7% against weekdays

Staff stability

5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 56% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

5/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $37,198 in federal fines across 2 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.57 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.68 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.31 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 55.80%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 20 citations

Last standard health inspection: March 14, 2024 (2 years ago).

E Mar 14, 2024 F0644

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Mar 14, 2024 F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Mar 14, 2024 F0756

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 14, 2024 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 14, 2024 F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 14, 2024 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 18, 2023 F0755 From a complaint

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

J Oct 27, 2023 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT, which operates 16 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
NATIONAL HEALTH INVESTORS, INC. Organization 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
NHI-REIT OF FLORIDA, LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
BAXTER, KEVIN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
FISHER, SCOTT Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
JACKSON, BRIAN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
SHATZ, JIM Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
WHITE, JOSHUA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT, INC. Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BAXTER, KEVIN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
FISHER, SCOTT Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
JACKSON, BRIAN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SHATZ, JIM Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Bear Creek Nursing Center

What is the ElderGrade for Bear Creek Nursing Center? +

Bear Creek Nursing Center holds an ElderGrade of D (47 out of 100), which we describe as "below average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Bear Creek Nursing Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.57 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Bear Creek Nursing Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 2 of the 20 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Bear Creek Nursing Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Bear Creek Nursing Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.