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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.
The Oaks of Clearwater is the city’s independent living home for seniors. Residents feel comfortable in a home that naturally encourages them to make new relationships. Contributing to recognizing the community’s overall excellent service and caregiving, residents feel at home due to the exceptional respect the staff has provided with a welcoming approach. The Oaks is a luxurious home ensures that quality caregiving is the top priority on their list, enabling a level of trust that many families have praised over the years.
Approaching modern senior care through its all-inclusive accommodations that help with individual holistic wellness– social clubs, baking activities, recreational activities, music, and entertainment. The well-trained staff on duty tend to your needs– on top of the services they offer: housekeeping and maintenance, cleaning, and transportation, among others.
Bob Christman serves as the Nursing Home Administrator at The Oaks of Clearwater, overseeing the skilled nursing care operations. He plays a key leadership role in ensuring quality care and a supportive environment for residents.
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.
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.
This home is ranked 37th out of 157 homes in Florida.| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 24m per day | ▼ 45% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 1h 4m per day | ▲ 36% State avg: 47m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 29m per day | ▲ 6% State avg: 2h 20m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
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 59m per day | ▲ 13% State avg: 3h 31m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 5m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 19m per day | ▼ 41% State avg: 32m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
49% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
26% of new residents, often for short stays.
25% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #119 / 160Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 119th out of 160 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.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Similar to the Florida average: 84.3%The Oaks of Clearwater is legally operated by The Oaks On The Bay Llc, and administrated by Brooke Lootens.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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.
Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.
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.
Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 86 | 33 | This facility has 161% more total citations than a typical Florida nursing home (86 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 161% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 17.2 | 6.6 | This facility has 161% more citations per year than a typical Florida nursing home (17.2 vs. FL avg 6.6).↑ 161% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.2 | 1.3 | This facility has 8% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida nursing home (1.2 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 8% better |
State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
| Metric | This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 70 | 26 | This facility has 169% more total inspections than a typical Florida nursing home (70 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 169% worse |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 40 | 16 | This facility has 150% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida nursing home (40 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 150% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 57% | 62% | This facility has 5 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida nursing home (57% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 5% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The Oaks of Clearwater, The underwent its latest inspection on 2025-07-23, during which deficiencies were cited. Over the reporting period from 2012-08-15 to 2025-09-04, a total of 68 inspections were conducted, with all 68 resulting in identified deficiencies. This amounts to 83 line-item deficiencies across various inspection types, including complaints and standards. Common themes among these deficiencies include records/documentation and resident care/rights concerns. The facility has demonstrated improvement by correcting the cited deficiencies, indicating efforts towards compliance and enhanced quality of care for residents.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsFlorida average 4.3
Last Health inspection on Oct 2025
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.
28 of 30 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 30 resulted from complaint investigations.
100% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.8
0
100% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.4
Issues related to building safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and overall living conditions.
Oct 02, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Oct 02, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Oct 02, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Oct 02, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
The Oaks of Clearwater is located in Clearwater, Florida.
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1 mile from city center
— 0.61 miles to nearest hospital (Morton Plant Hospital)
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
80% better than Florida averageFlorida average ratio: 1.52:1
0% compared with Florida averageFlorida average: 7.9 hours
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Total hours from contractors
3,257 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 29 | 32 | 61 | 11,530 | 91 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 13 | 26 | 39 | 4,193 | 91 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 10 | 15 | 1,346 | 91 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 549 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 528 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 458 | 62 | 68% | 7.2 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 440 | 55 | 60% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 418 | 65 | 71% | 6.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 344 | 65 | 71% | 5.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 281 | 39 | 43% | 5.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 222 | 54 | 59% | 3.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 85 | 9 | 10% | 8.5 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 0 | 1 | 1 | 77 | 20 | 22% | 3.9 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 65 | 26 | 29% | 1.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 49 | 13 | 14% | 3.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 3 | 3% | 9.2 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 15 | 16% | 1.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 3 | 3% | 4.7 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
52Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
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.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.8
18% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 7.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
13.0
5% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 12.4
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
10.1%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 10.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
16.0%
24% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 12.9%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
13.0%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 13.5%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.7%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 2.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.5%
39% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 5.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.8%
29% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 6.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 3.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
5.1%
37% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 8.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 97.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 99.2%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.34
11% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 2.10
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.66
125% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 1.18
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
91.0%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 94.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 1.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
93.7%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 94.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
29.9%
14% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 26.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
19.2%
106% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 9.3%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.3%
66% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
58.0%
8% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
43.3%
14% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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 (Data as of Jan 2026)
90% lower than Florida averageFlorida average: $72K
62% fewer fines than Florida averageFlorida average: 2.6
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.1
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
May 15, 2023 · $7K
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 15, 2023Last updated: Jan 2026
Historical financial and operational data for The Oaks of Clearwater based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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The Oaks of Clearwater is in the Oak Bluffs neighborhood of Clearwater.
The team at The Oaks of Clearwater speaks English and Spanish.
The legal owner and operator of The Oaks of Clearwater is The Oaks On The Bay Llc.
The Oaks of Clearwater has a walk score of 64. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to FL state health department records, The Oaks of Clearwater's license number is 4818.
According to FL state health department records, The Oaks of Clearwater's license expires on January 16, 2028.
The Oaks of Clearwater's occupancy is 84%.
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