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Fletcher Health And Rehabilitation Center in Tampa, FL

Fletcher Health And Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home community in Tampa, FL.

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518 West Fletcher Avenue, Tampa, FL 33612

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

3.1 from 100 reviews
5 stars
45
4 stars
7
3 stars
3
2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Fletcher Health And Rehabilitation Center

common 10 reviews mention this

Therapy is a consistent focus

Physical and rehabilitation therapy are a major part of residents’ experiences here.

Many reviewers describe physical therapy that helps with strength, endurance, or progress toward set goals, and several mention daily therapy sessions. Others praise specific therapists for upbeat support and positive attitudes. A smaller group of residents and families say therapy is mediocre or not delivered consistently, including mentions of waits and therapy not happening as expected.

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Food quality draws mixed reviews

Dining is one of the most disputed parts of the experience here.

Some reviewers say meals are hot, “real food,” and even improved for diabetic needs through dietitian involvement and schedule adjustments. Others report food that is terrible, cold, or unappetizing, and one diabetic patient specifically calls out unacceptable early meals. Residents also mention that dining attention needs improvement in areas like portion size and overall consistency.

caveat 12 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is a key divider

Cleanliness is praised by some and criticized strongly by others.

Several reviewers emphasize a clean, well-maintained environment and say the facility does not have a “nursing home” smell. Others describe persistent dirt, bad odors, leaks, and unsanitary conditions, with multiple accounts describing issues that concern them deeply. The contrast shows that comfort and cleanliness expectations are not experienced the same way across reviews.

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Staff responsiveness is debated

Staff availability and responsiveness vary widely by reviewer account.

Many families describe attentive, compassionate staff who respond quickly to concerns and communicate in a way that helps residents feel supported. Reviewers also highlight visible leadership presence in day-to-day settings. At the same time, a recurring negative thread mentions long waits for help, delayed responses to calls, and concerns about staffing shortages or rude interactions when families ask questions.

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Diabetic and restricted diets are offered

The community describes meals tailored for diabetes and restrictions.

The dining plan includes diabetic-related options and special dietary restrictions, and at least one diabetic reviewer describes adjustments to protein and meal timing. Other residents mention nutritional meals, but some also complain that food quality needs attention. Overall, diet-specific planning is present, though satisfaction depends on the reviewer.

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Nearby essentials are close by

Common errands and medical services are nearby.

Nearby options include pharmacies and a physician office within a short drive, which can make it easier to handle routine needs. Several nearby services are clustered in the area, including multiple pharmacy options and a physician category listing.

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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

  • Tampa International (8 miles away) Tampa International (8 miles away)
  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater International (17 miles away) St. Petersburg-Clearwater International (17 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

  • Walgreens (0.1 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (0.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (2.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.5 miles)

Physicians

  • ForCare Medical Center (1.7 miles)
  • Innovision Eyecare & Eyeware (2.2 miles)
  • Tampa Bay Bone & Joint Center (2.4 miles)
  • Newsom Eye - Carrollwood (2.6 miles)
  • University Diagnostic Institute (2.8 miles)
  • Moffitt McKinley Outpatient Center (3.2 miles)
  • Ambulatory Surgery Center - Tampa (3.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Portillo's Hot Dogs (1.9 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.5 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.6 miles)
  • Cracker Barrel (2.6 miles)
  • Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen (2.8 miles)
  • Acropolis Greek Taverna (3.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (5 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (6.4 miles)
  • King State (6.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Paul Catholic Church (2.4 miles)
  • Vishnu Mandir (4.7 miles)
  • Idlewild Baptist Church (4.7 miles)
  • Grace Family Church (7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Florida Hospital Tampa (2.5 miles)
  • AdventHealth Tampa (2.6 miles)
  • H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center (2.7 miles)
  • Florida Hospital Carrollwood (4.5 miles)
  • St Joseph's Hospital (5 miles)

Transportation

  • Stanleyville Train Station (3.3 miles)
  • Nairobi Train Station (3.5 miles)
  • Starbuck's Airside E (7.2 miles)

Parks

  • Carrollwood Village Park (3.8 miles)
  • Nye Park (5.3 miles)
  • Rivercrest Park (5.5 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Veterans 24 (5.3 miles)
  • Regal Cinemas Citrus Park 2 (6.7 miles)
  • AMC Highwoods 2 (7.2 miles)

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