The Oaks of Clearwater
Nursing Home Facility
420 Bay Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756
The Oaks of Clearwater is a senior care community located in Clearwater, FL. It provides assisted living, nursing home care, and senior living for older adults in the Clearwater area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (727) 445-4700.
With 60 beds, The Oaks of Clearwater is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Clearwater average about 36 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 81% of its licensed beds. That is below the Clearwater average of roughly 90%.
Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in October 2025 and recorded 11 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.0 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.4 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 58%.
The community is located in Pinellas County, FL.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 30 problems at The Oaks of Clearwater. None of them caused harm to a resident. 2 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Environmental
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
The Oaks of Clearwater offers assisted living, nursing home care, and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 60
- Occupancy 81%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.0
- Annual staff turnover 58%
- Last health inspection October 2025
Resident & family reviews
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