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Gulf Shore Care Center in Pinellas Park, FL

Gulf Shore Care Center is a nursing home community in Pinellas Park, FL.

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Gulf Shore Care Center in Pinellas Park, FL

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  • Interior

    A well-lit office space equipped for medical or therapeutic services.

  • Decor

    A cozy living space featuring a small dining area and a comfortable sofa, enhanced by warm colors and decorative artwork.

  • Building

    A welcoming entrance featuring a door, brick walls, and a comfortable bench.

  • Bedroom

    A hospital room featuring a bed, window, and wooden flooring.

  • Kitchen

    A spacious kitchen featuring cream-colored cabinets and a wooden floor.

  • Lighting

    A view of a hospital corridor, featuring a reception area and patients walking in the distance.

  • Outdoor

    A cozy porch area with wooden furniture, perfect for relaxation.

  • Library

    An elderly man sitting in a chair, reading a book in a library.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A spacious fitness area featuring a wooden staircase for rehabilitation exercises and colorful exercise balls.

  • Healthcare

    A medical professional consulting with a patient.

6767 86Th Avenue N, Pinellas Park, FL 33782

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

3.5 from 112 reviews
5 stars
60
4 stars
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3 stars
4
2 stars
4
1 stars
35

Overall Review of Gulf Shore Care Center

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Many residents praise nursing staff

Residents and families frequently describe caring, friendly staff members.

A large share of reviews describe staff who are kind, professional, and attentive, with families saying they felt reassured that loved ones were in good hands. Several reviewers also mention staff friendliness in daily interactions, including nursing and CNA care. Social workers and front-desk support are also called out by name in some positive stories, especially when families had questions or needed help with next steps.

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Therapy and rehab receive mixed views

Physical and therapy support is a frequent focus of review feedback.

Many residents and families praise the therapy department, describing it as excellent and effective for mobility and strength. Some reviews also mention encouragement from physical therapists and a positive rehab experience. On the other hand, several negative reviews say residents were not getting enough help with rehab or that care was inconsistent, including complaints that assistance with mobility needs was lacking.

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Food quality is inconsistent

Food gets sharply different reactions, from good to deeply disappointing.

Some reviews say meals are good for a nursing home or that residents receive the special diet they need. Others criticize the food as varying day to day, not appetizing, or not meeting what was ordered. A number of the most negative comments describe meals as unhealthy or even unacceptable, with families saying orders were wrong or not closely followed.

  • A cozy living space featuring a small dining area and a comfortable sofa, enhanced by warm colors and decorative artwork.
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Families report hard-to-reach nursing

Several reviews describe delays getting help when call bells ring.

A recurring concern in critical reviews is difficulty contacting staff for updates, pain medication, or basic assistance. Multiple reviewers describe call lights not being answered for long stretches and nurses being unreachable by phone, especially for families who were away from the facility. There are also reviews saying communication about condition changes and discharge planning was poor or that families were not notified after incidents.

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Serious care concerns appear in some reviews

Some residents and families describe severe breakdowns in day-to-day care.

While many reviews are positive about care, several highly critical accounts describe unsafe or neglected situations, including medication issues, delayed follow-up, and inadequate assistance for mobility and hygiene. Other negative reviews mention skin issues such as bedsores and wound care problems, along with reports of residents left soiled for long periods. These accounts also include complaints about administrative responsiveness when concerns were raised.

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Nearby medical and shopping options

The area includes nearby medical offices, pharmacies, and daily needs.

Reviews do not focus heavily on location, but the surrounding area includes options for medical care and prescriptions nearby. Nearby examples include multiple pharmacy options and physician offices within about half a mile to a few miles, plus parks and restaurants further out.

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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 (5 miles away) St. Petersburg-Clearwater International (5 miles away)
  • Tampa International (15 miles away) Tampa International (15 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

Physicians

  • Skin Wellness Center (0.4 miles)
  • Wellspring Cancer Center (1.3 miles)
  • Village Family Practice (1.6 miles)
  • Bay Area Medical (3.1 miles)
  • Pinellas County Environmental Health (3.5 miles)
  • Dr.Karkare (3.7 miles)
  • Carillon Sports & Family Medicine (4.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.9 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (1.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (2.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Mercel's Bake Shop (1.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.9 miles)
  • Burger King (2.7 miles)
  • Pollo Tropical (2.9 miles)
  • Burger King (3.5 miles)
  • Portillo's Hot Dogs (4.1 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (4.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Christ The Cornerstone (2.1 miles)
  • Allendale United Methodist Church (5.8 miles)

Parks

  • Freedom Lake Park (2.2 miles)
  • Northwest Park (4.1 miles)
  • Largo Central Park (4.2 miles)
  • Azalea Park (4.6 miles)
  • Fossil Park (5.7 miles)
  • Treasure Island Beach (6 miles)
  • Eagle Lake Park (6 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Park Place & RPX (3 miles)
  • SMG Seminole (3.7 miles)
  • Regal Largo Mall (4.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (3.1 miles)
  • Kristina's Cafe (4.5 miles)
  • Mazzaro's Italian Market (5.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.5 miles)

Transportation

  • St Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) (4.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • All Children's Obgyn Specialists (5.6 miles)

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