Nurse’s Helping Hands, Inc.

Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Hospice Care & Respite Care · Florida, FL

7191 71St St N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781-3825 View map

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Nurse’s Helping Hands, Inc. accepts Medicaid and Veteran Affairs Benefits.

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Nurse’s Helping Hands, Inc. accepts Medicaid and Veteran Affairs Benefits.

Overview of Nurse’s Helping Hands, INC.

Nurse’s Helping Hands is a 50-bed, family-owned assisted living and memory care home. The facility focuses on providing daily support and specialized dementia care programming structured around the needs of residents experiencing cognitive decline.

Government oversight records covering a 12-year timeline document 32 total deficiencies across 25 separate evaluations, an annual average of 1.2 citations that performs 74% better than the Florida state baseline. Out of those 25 visits, 17 came back entirely clear, meaning the home has maintained a high zero citations-per-inspection rate across the majority of its reviews. The facility experienced an isolated operational hurdle in February 2022 when a complaint visit flagged a peak cluster of eight deficiencies involving resident supervision, medication help, and staffing rules.

Management quickly corrected those issues, securing five consecutive clear inspections through early 2024. While a mid-2023 complaint evaluation noted a brief slip with three infractions regarding elopement standards and training, the most recent April 2025 routine inspection returned to a completely clean record. The state has never issued fines or severe enforcement penalties against the provider.

Prospective residents and their representatives can view this long-term history as a sign of resilient compliance and steady management. Because the data shows that occasional spikes in staffing or medication documentation are quickly self-corrected by the team, the overall records indicate a well-monitored environment. It is a good practice to arrange an afternoon tour of the property so you can talk with the family owners directly about their current safety protocols and observe how the staff interacts with the residents.

(727) 541-3967 Nurseshelpinghands@yahoo.com

50-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

Walk Score: 85 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusLicensed

IssuanceApril 25, 2025

ExpirationApril 24, 2027

CountyPinellas

License Number8372

Nurse’s Helping Hands, Inc. is legally operated by Nurses Helping Hands, Inc., and administrated by Pamela Penuela.

Owner NameNurses Helping Hands, Inc.

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Private

50 units

Total beds

50 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Spanish

ActivitiesIn addition to celebrating birthdays & holidays, we also plan daily social & leisure activities.

Food DescriptionThree nutritious home cooked meals with snacks throughout the day.

Since 2012 · 14 years of data 33 citations 26 inspections 5 fines $7.0K fined

Inspection Score

At the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Legal Actions Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.

This Facility FL Average vs. FL Avg

Fines Total number of fines issued.
5
vs 5 avg
— At FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$7k
vs $11.6k
↓ 40% lower than FL avg

Data reflects the most recent 14 years (since 2012).

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Florida state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2012 vs. Florida state average

Overall vs. FL average

Latest Inspection April 9, 2025 Standard

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	33	33	This facility has total citations in line with the Florida average (33 vs. FL avg 33).— At avg Rank #514 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 514th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2012.	2.4	2.4	This facility has citations per year in line with the Florida average (2.4 vs. FL avg 2.4).— At avg
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	1.3	1.3	This facility has citations per inspection in line with the Florida average (1.3 vs. FL avg 1.3).— At avg Rank #557 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 557th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	26	26	This facility has total inspections in line with the Florida average (26 vs. FL avg 26).— At avg
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	7	16	This facility has 56% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (7 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 56% better
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	27%	62%	This facility has 35 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (27% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 35% better Rank #125 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 125th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

April 9, 2025 standard inspection found no deficiencies and no complaints.
February 9, 2022 complaint inspection cited eight Class 3 deficiencies including resident care, medication assistance, staffing, training, records, background screening, and emergency management.
June 5, 2023 complaint inspection found three deficiencies related to admissions, resident care, and staff training.

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Activities in this home

Arts and Crafts
Exercise Classes
Games & Cards
Music Programs
Shopping
Social Events & Outings

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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled

General Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits

In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Case management

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+

General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.

Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies

Asset Limits $5,000 individual

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits

Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (up to 10 days/year)

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+

General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds

Asset Limits ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Benefits

Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+

General Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled

General Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual, including SSI

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits

Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

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What languages are spoken at Nurse’s Helping Hands, Inc.?

The team at Nurse’s Helping Hands, Inc. speaks Spanish.

Who is the owner of Nurse’s Helping Hands, Inc.?

The legal owner and operator of Nurse’s Helping Hands, Inc. is Nurses Helping Hands, Inc..

Is Nurse’s Helping Hands, Inc. in a walkable area?

Nurse’s Helping Hands, Inc. has a walk score of 85. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Nurse’s Helping Hands, Inc.?

According to FL state health department records, Nurse’s Helping Hands, Inc.'s license number is 8372.

When does Nurse’s Helping Hands, Inc.'s license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Nurse’s Helping Hands, Inc.'s license expires on April 24, 2027.

What payment types does Nurse’s Helping Hands, Inc. accept?

Nurse’s Helping Hands, Inc. accepts Medicaid and VA.

Does Nurse’s Helping Hands, Inc. operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Nurse’s Helping Hands, Inc. is registered as a for-profit in FL.

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