ElderGrade
B

72.8/100

Above average

Vivo Healthcare St Petersburg

521 69Th Ave N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33702

CMS 1/5 stars #27 of 65 in Pinellas County (727) 526-7000
Certified beds
96
Occupancy
82%
Ownership
For-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.

  • Nursing staff turnover of 70%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

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

Inspection 26.8/30 Staffing 22/30 Stability 2/15 Outcomes 12/15 Enforcement 10/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

26.8/30

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

  • -3.2 for 26 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

22/30

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

  • 4.4 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.83 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 12% against weekdays

Staff stability

2/15

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

  • 70% 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

10/10

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

  • No federal fines on record

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 3.69 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.83 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.24 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

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

Nursing staff turnover 70.00%
National average 45.80% Below average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 40 citations

Last standard health inspection: July 2, 2025 (1 year ago).

F Jul 2, 2025 F0645

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Jul 2, 2025 F0732

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Jul 2, 2025 F0925

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jul 2, 2025 F0558

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jul 2, 2025 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jul 2, 2025 F0585

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jul 2, 2025 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 Jul 2, 2025 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

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of VIVO HEALTHCARE, which operates 15 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
TENCZA, RONALD Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
ALLEGIANT HEALTHCARE OF FLORIDA LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
ASMSY LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
IRVING LANGER 2014 FAMILY TRUST U/T/A Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
SOLOMON VIZCAYA HOLDINGS LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
ZAIDYS LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
FEIN, ARIEL Individual 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
GOLDNER, SAMUEL Individual 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
KARMEL, JACOB Individual 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
PALM TERRACE J DEK OPERATIONS LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Vivo Healthcare St Petersburg

What is the ElderGrade for Vivo Healthcare St Petersburg? +

Vivo Healthcare St Petersburg holds an ElderGrade of B (72.8 out of 100), which we describe as "above 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 Vivo Healthcare St Petersburg? +

Residents receive an average of 3.69 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Vivo Healthcare St Petersburg been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 40 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Vivo Healthcare St Petersburg accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Vivo Healthcare St Petersburg 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.