TARPON BAYOU CENTER
515 CHESAPEAKE DR, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
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How TARPON BAYOU CENTER Compares
TARPON BAYOU CENTER is a 114-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Tarpon Springs, Florida. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Florida average of 3.3 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (20.6%) is above the Florida average of 8.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 114 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 86% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Tarpon Springs, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Florida average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.6% — worse than the Florida average of 8.6% (139% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.3% — worse than the Florida average of 2.5% (33% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.0% — better than the Florida average of 4.5% (32% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.4% — better than the Florida average of 26.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Florida averages across 694 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask TARPON BAYOU CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing TARPON BAYOU CENTER with other nursing homes in Tarpon Springs.
How is TARPON BAYOU CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is TARPON BAYOU CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 20.6% here versus 8.6% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is TARPON BAYOU CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.3% here versus 2.5% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at TARPON BAYOU CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does TARPON BAYOU CENTER lag behind other Tarpon Springs options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at TARPON BAYOU CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Tarpon Springs
Tarpon Springs sits in Pinellas County, where adults 65 and older make up about 24.8% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Florida as a whole (20.5% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 241,177 (24.8%)
- Median age
- 48.4 years
- Median household income
- $56,419
- Median home value
- $219,800
Demographics for Pinellas County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Tarpon Springs.
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