Florida average 4.3
Last Health inspection on Dec 2024

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Ideally located in the harmonious neighborhood of Pinellas Park, FL, Gateway Post-acute Care Center is an outstanding community that offers rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Here, residents find the care and support they need with a wide range of care, including cardiac, pulmonary, memory care, outpatient rehab, stroke recovery, hospice care, respite care, therapy, wound care, and orthopedic rehabilitation. A compassionate and highly trained team also attends to residents around the clock, ensuring a worry-free lifestyle.
The community works closely with acute care providers, ensuring residents receive the right care as recommended by their physicians. Promoting a vibrant and welcoming environment, residents are encouraged to interact with their surroundings and gain meaningful experiences. For overall wellness, dietary programs are also provided to meet residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. Live a blissful retirement, accompanied by the community’s exceptional care and dedicated services.
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
30% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
58% of new residents, often for short stays.
13% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is the primary authority that conducts unannounced inspections and completes official health quality reports for all healthcare facilities.
| Metric | This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total citations
| 47 | 33 | This facility has 42% more total citations than a typical Florida nursing home (47 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 42% worse |
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Citations per year
| 7.8 | 5.5 | This facility has 42% more citations per year than a typical Florida nursing home (7.8 vs. FL avg 5.5).↑ 42% worse |
The most recent inspection on December 10, 2024, identified deficiencies related to kitchen and nourishment room sanitation, including unlabeled food, broken equipment, pest presence, and inadequate dishwasher sanitizer levels. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of environmental and maintenance issues, medication management concerns, infection control problems, and resident care planning deficiencies. Inspectors cited recurring themes such as cleanliness and sanitation in food service areas, pest control, medication errors, and facility maintenance. A complaint investigation in July 2023 found environmental deficiencies and a failure to report a missing controlled substance, but no enforcement actions or fines were listed in the available reports. The inspection history shows ongoing challenges with environmental and food safety standards, with no clear trend of improvement or worsening over time.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsFlorida average 4.3
Last Health inspection on Dec 2024
Florida average 19.7
Florida average 4.48
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
23 of 28 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 5 of 28 resulted from complaint investigations.
Florida average: 0.8
Florida average: 0.4
Gateway Post-Acute Care Center is located in Pinellas Park, Florida.
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2.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Pinellas Park's city center to Gateway Post-Acute Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Manages medical care and health needs.
No contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Total hours from contractors
1,019 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 48 | 45 | 93 | 20,304 | 91 | 100% | 10 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 19 | 19 | 38 | 7,076 | 91 | 100% | 10 |
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 0 | 12 | 3,820 | 91 | 100% | 10.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,630 | 91 | 100% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,192 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 15 | 0 | 15 | 798 | 52 | 57% | 7.8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Other Social Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 3 | 0 | 3 | 281 | 38 | 42% | 7.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 92 | 13 | 14% | 7 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 6 | 7% | 6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3% | 2 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
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Gateway Post-Acute Care Center has a walk score of 47. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Gateway Post-Acute Care Center is located at 8600 US Hwy 19 N, Pinellas Park, FL 33782.
(727) 541-7515 will put you in contact with the team at Gateway Post-Acute Care Center.
Yes — Gateway Post-Acute Care Center is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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