Heather Hill Nursing Home in New Port Richey, FL

Heather Hill Nursing Home is a nursing home community in New Port Richey, FL.

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6630 Kentucky Ave, New Port Richey, FL 34653

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

3.5 from 46 reviews
5 stars
27
4 stars
1
3 stars
1
2 stars
2
1 stars
15

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Overall Review of Heather Hill Nursing Home

common 23 reviews mention this

Staff are caring and responsive

Residents and families frequently describe staff as caring, kind, and responsive to concerns.

Many reviews include praise for the people providing day-to-day support, with families saying staff are caring, compassionate, and attentive. Several reviewers also mention that staff respond when concerns come up and keep families informed about changes in condition or care. Cleanliness is sometimes tied to this positive experience, with residents and visitors describing the building as well cared for.

caveat 13 reviews mention this

Understaffing and delays come up

Some reviewers report understaffing, slow response times, and inconsistent follow-through.

A recurring negative theme is that staffing feels insufficient or slow, including reports that call bells are not answered promptly. Multiple reviewers also connect the staffing issues to hygiene and basic care problems, such as laundry problems, inadequate assistance, and maintenance not being completed. Some reviews add specific examples of unsafe or neglected care, describing incidents where families felt they had to step in or that issues were not addressed after complaints.

differentiator 3 reviews mention this

Secure memory area and wander control

The reviews point to a secure memory setup for wanderers.

For families dealing with dementia and wandering, multiple reviews describe a secured memory area and safeguards intended to keep residents safe. One review specifically references a memory care gate and wander-guard system, while another describes a secured unit as enabling families to sleep at night. Not all reviews are positive, and one mentions a locked area for Alzheimer’s patients, reflecting how the security is experienced in practice.

common 7 reviews mention this

Food quality and handling vary

Food is a mixed experience, ranging from well-received meals to reported service problems.

Several reviews talk about meals and snacks, with some families saying the food is delicious or good and that residents received extra weight-gaining foods and treats. Other reviewers report meals being unsuitable or not handled as expected, including claims of unused food and concerns tied to specific dietary or safety needs. Together, the reviews suggest dining quality and day-to-day meal execution can differ from resident to resident.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Transportation

  • Tampa International (22 miles away) Tampa International (22 miles away)
  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater International (24 miles away) St. Petersburg-Clearwater International (24 miles away)

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • A To Z Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)

Physicians

  • MOSAIC - Mitchell Oral Surgery and Implant Centers (0.7 miles)
  • Glory Center (0.7 miles)
  • Advanced Healthcare Alternatives (1.3 miles)
  • Bay Dermatoloty Associates (1.6 miles)
  • Meadow Lane Surgery Center (1.7 miles)
  • Ramappa Renuka MD (1.7 miles)
  • Sanchez Norma MD (1.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Fitzgerald's (0.9 miles)
  • Little Coronas Cigar Lounge (1 miles)
  • Burger King (1.5 miles)
  • Pirate Bar (1.7 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (1.7 miles)
  • Orchids Thai Restaurant (1.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.9 miles)

Parks

  • Jay B Starkey Wilderness Park (2.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (2.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.7 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4.3 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Moving & Storage (3.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Metropolitan Ministries (4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Medical Center Of Trinity (4.6 miles)

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