Total staff
136
Employees
93
Contractors
43
Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
Gulfside Center for Hospice Care at Heather Hill
Nursing Home & Hospice Care · Pinellas County, FL
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Gulfside Center for Hospice Care at Heather Hill
Nursing Home & Hospice Care · Pinellas County, FL
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Gulfside Center for Hospice Care at Heather Hill accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Overview of Gulfside Center for Hospice Care at Heather Hill
Conveniently located in the thriving neighborhood of New Port Richey, FL, Gulfside Center for Hospice Care at Heather Hill is a trusted community that offers hospice care. Committed to improving older adults’ living experiences, the community provides exceptional care and assistance whenever needed. For older adults to live comfortably in their later years, the community fosters a vibrant and inviting environment.
Bereavement services are also conducted to help family members cope during this difficult time of their lives. To ease older adults’ loneliness, a cheerful and friendly team accompanies them daily and ensures their comfort and safety. With the community’s dedicated care and exceptional services, older adults are guaranteed to live their end-of-life journey with ease.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 143rd out of 252 homes in Florida. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 143rd out of 252 homes in Florida. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 49m per day
Rank #143 / 252Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 143rd out of 252 homes in Florida. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Florida average, with a ranking across 252 Florida SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Florida avg
-5%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 15m per day |
Types of Care at Gulfside Center for Hospice Care at Heather Hill
Hospice Care
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
68.5%
Rank #229 / 255Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 229th out of 255 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Florida average, with its Statewide rank out of 255. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
147 days
Occupancy rate
68.5%
Rank #229 / 255Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 229th out of 255 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Florida average, with its Statewide rank out of 255. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
147 days
Walk Score: 70 / 100 Rank #210 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 210th out of 1486 homes in Florida. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Accept Medicaid
Accept Medicare
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab
24-Hour Staffing
Hospice
Home Health
Palliative
24-Hour Patient Care
Unrestricted Visitation Hours
Private Home-Like Rooms
Volunteer ProgramsYes
Operating Hours24 hours
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Staff to resident ratio
1.60:1
9% better than Florida average
Avg staff/day
47
Average shift
7.8 hours
0% compared with Florida average
Total staff hours (quarter)
33,838
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
9
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
44
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.5 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.5 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
51
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
3.7%
1,264 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 31
Certified Nursing Assistant: 5
Qualified Activities Professional: 3
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Other Physician: 1
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 46 | 5 | 51 | 17,207 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 13 | 31 | 44 | 6,516 | 92 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,968 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,542 | 73 | 79% | 7.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,072 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 840 | 66 | 72% | 6.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 739 | 80 | 87% | 6.9 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 521 | 68 | 74% | 7.7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 287 | 59 | 64% | 3.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 276 | 41 | 45% | 5.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 230 | 30 | 33% | 7.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 88 | 13 | 14% | 6.8 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 0 | 3 | 3 | 60 | 15 | 16% | 4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3% | 0.8 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2% | 1 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1% | 0.5 |
51 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
44 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
9 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
4 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
79%
4 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
72%
4 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
72%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
87%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
74%
1 Administrator
% of Days
67%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
67%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
67%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
64%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
45%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
33%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
14%
3 Qualified Activities Professional
% of Days
16%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
3%
1 Other Physician
% of Days
2%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
1%
Penalties and fines
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.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
16.1
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
16.1
118% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 7.4
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
29.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
29.7
140% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 12.4
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
35.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
35.8%
241% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 10.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
30.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
30.6%
136% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 12.9%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
22.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
22.7%
67% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 13.5%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.0%
89% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 2.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
0.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
0.6%
90% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 5.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.9%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
8.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
8.7%
46% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 6.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.3%
33% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 3.3%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
0.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
0.7%
91% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 8.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.7%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 97.7%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 99.2%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
85.9%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
85.9%
9% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 94.0%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
3.2%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
3.2%
111% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.4%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 94.7%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
23% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
55% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
22% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
1 - 2 years
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
85
Medicare
25
29.4% of residents
Medicaid
60
70.6% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Gulfside Center for Hospice Care at Heather Hill based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
68.5%
↑ 2.4pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$1.1M
↑ ~$8.4K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$5.6M
↓ ~$349.5K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-9.4%
↑ 0.7pp vs 2022
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$12.4M
Operating loss
-$1.1M
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$12.4M Rank #201 / 256Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 201st out of 256 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Florida SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Operating loss
-$1.1M
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #206 / 256Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 206th out of 256 homes in Florida. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Florida average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$5.6M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #206 / 256Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 206th out of 256 homes in Florida. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Florida average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.9M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$13.5M
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Housekeeping Services
Recreational Activities
Health Programs
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1.8 miles from city center
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gulfside Center for Hospice Care at Heather Hill
What neighborhood is Gulfside Center for Hospice Care at Heather Hill in?
Gulfside Center for Hospice Care at Heather Hill is in the Jasmine Hills neighborhood.
Is Gulfside Center for Hospice Care at Heather Hill in a walkable area?
Gulfside Center for Hospice Care at Heather Hill has a walk score of 70. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Are there photos of Gulfside Center for Hospice Care at Heather Hill?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Gulfside Center for Hospice Care at Heather Hill in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Gulfside Center for Hospice Care at Heather Hill?
Gulfside Center for Hospice Care at Heather Hill is located at 6630 Kentucky Ave, New Port Richey, FL 34653.
What is the phone number of Gulfside Center for Hospice Care at Heather Hill?
(727) 845-5707 will put you in contact with the team at Gulfside Center for Hospice Care at Heather Hill.
Is Gulfside Center for Hospice Care at Heather Hill Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Gulfside Center for Hospice Care at Heather Hill is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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