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East Bay Rehabilitation Center in Clearwater, FL

East Bay Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home community in Clearwater, FL.

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East Bay Rehabilitation Center in Clearwater, FL

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  • Interior

    A cozy restaurant dining area with elegantly set tables and floral decorations.

  • Decor

    A neatly set dining table with four chairs, featuring a white tablecloth and decorative artwork on the walls.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a pastel green sofa, accompanied by matching decorative pillows and a classic lamp next to a patterned wall.

  • Building

    A residential building with a circular driveway surrounded by trees and landscaping under a cloudy sky.

  • Architecture

    A porch with white columns, blue shutters, and potted plants.

  • Landscaping

    A front yard garden featuring a central fountain surrounded by vibrant plants and a pathway leading to the house.

  • Garden

    A peaceful garden patio with decorative furniture and a fountain.

  • Pathway

    A curved pathway through a landscaped garden with trees and plants, bordered by a white fence.

4470 East Bay Drive, Clearwater, FL 33764

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.8 from 97 reviews
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of East Bay Rehabilitation Center

differentiator 30 reviews mention this

Rehab therapy gets consistent praise

Physical and occupational therapy services earn steady satisfaction from residents and families.

Many reviewers highlight that therapy is a core strength, describing personalized sessions and staff who encourage participation during rehab. Several families connect progress—like walking, mobility, and recovery after stroke or fractures—to the therapy team’s work. Even among critical reviews, there are occasional acknowledgments that the rehab department and therapists were top notch.

common 35 reviews mention this

Staff are caring and responsive

Families often describe the staff as kind, attentive, and easy to communicate with.

Across reviews, readers repeatedly mention warm, supportive interactions with nurses, aides, reception, and therapy staff. Many families say staff answer questions, provide updates, and treat residents with dignity—particularly during stressful transitions like short-term stays turning longer. A few negative reviews dispute this tone and instead describe slow responses or poor communication, but the overall sentiment is that staff aim to help.

common 28 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and fresh-smelling environment

Residents and visitors frequently comment on cleanliness and pleasant-smelling spaces.

A large share of reviews say the facility looks clean, stays well maintained, and smells fresh when they walk in. Families often tie that comfort to peace of mind while their loved ones are recovering. That said, a recurring minority of reviews describe cleanliness lapses, including unaddressed messes and hygiene concerns, so the experience is not uniform across stays.

caveat 16 reviews mention this

Food quality is mixed

Dining quality and follow-through on meal needs vary in resident experiences.

Some reviewers praise meals as good or above average for a facility, and a few mention staff preparing or accommodating needs. Other families report issues such as poor food, missing meals, late pain-med scheduling tied to daily routines, and difficulties getting alternatives. Several critical comments also describe that dietary preferences or basic meal support were not reliably met.

  • A cozy restaurant dining area with elegantly set tables and floral decorations.
  • A neatly set dining table with four chairs, featuring a white tablecloth and decorative artwork on the walls.
caveat 22 reviews mention this

Care can be inconsistent

Some reviewers describe neglect, staffing gaps, and delayed assistance.

A recurring thread in lower-rated reviews is that care tasks—like bathing, hydration checks, call-button response, and routine monitoring—were not done on time or to the expected standard. Some reviewers describe serious breakdowns they attribute to understaffing, including missed hygiene, unanswered requests, and attention that seemed to depend on family presence. There are also reviews that acknowledge a mix of staff (some helpful, some not), which may explain why experiences vary so widely from person to person.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 120 resident community capacity 120 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater International (3 miles away) St. Petersburg-Clearwater International (3 miles away)
  • Tampa International (13 miles away) Tampa International (13 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.9 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.9 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.1 miles)
  • Chili's Grill & Bar (3.3 miles)
  • Hammerstein Brewing Company (3.3 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (4.1 miles)

Parks

  • Dog Run (1.6 miles)
  • Eagle Lake Park (1.8 miles)
  • Largo Central Park (2.1 miles)
  • McMullen Booth Tennis Center Clearwater FL (2.4 miles)
  • Kapok Park (4.2 miles)
  • Freedom Lake Park (4.7 miles)
  • Cooper Bayou Park (5.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Premier Miller (1.8 miles)
  • Pinellas County Environmental Health (2 miles)
  • Bay Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery (2.1 miles)
  • Village Family Practice (3.3 miles)
  • Clearwater Pediatric Care (3.4 miles)
  • Eye Institute of West Florida / LASC (3.7 miles)
  • The Heart Institute at Largo (3.8 miles)

Transportation

  • St Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) (3.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Largo Mall (3.3 miles)
  • SMG Seminole (6.1 miles)
  • Regal Park Place & RPX (6.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Morton Plant Hospital (4.5 miles)
  • Morgan Heart Hospital (4.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Belleair Coffee Company (4.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.6 miles)
  • Panera Bread (6.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Christ The Cornerstone (6.5 miles)

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