Here's a straight-facts look at Kensington Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center, a 150-bed nursing home in Clearwater licensed by Florida AHCA (#1083095) — what the record confirms, what care runs in the area, and how to weigh it.
| Provider | Kensington Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center |
|---|---|
| Type | Nursing Home (AHCA-licensed) |
| City | Clearwater, FL 33765 |
| Address | 2055 Palmetto St |
| Licensed beds | 150 |
| AHCA license # | 1083095 |
| License status | LICENSED |
| County | Pinellas County |
How Florida regulates nursing homes
Skilled nursing facilities in Florida are licensed by AHCA under Chapter 400, F.S., and most are also federally certified for Medicare and Medicaid. They provide 24-hour licensed nursing — a different, higher level of care than assisted living. Check the facility's CMS Five-Star rating alongside its AHCA inspection history.
Clearwater location & hospital context
Clearwater draws snowbirds and year-round retirees to its Gulf beaches and the Countryside area, sustaining one of the highest per-capita concentrations of senior communities in Pinellas.
Nearby hospitals: Morton Plant Hospital (BayCare), Clearwater (BayCare urgent/specialty). Proximity matters for rehab discharges and ongoing medical care, so families weighing Kensington Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center often factor drive time to these. Nearby areas: Countryside, Sand Key, Island Estates, Downtown Clearwater, Clearwater Beach.
What nursing home costs near Kensington Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center
Nursing Home in the Clearwater area typically runs $9,000–$13,250/month (2026). Pricing at any specific community depends on care level, room type, and size. Florida's SMMC Long-Term Care Medicaid waiver and VA Aid & Attendance can offset much of the care cost for those who qualify — ask us what applies.
How to evaluate Kensington Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center
A nursing home's quality shows up in its clinical numbers and staffing, so begin right there: the CMS Five-Star overall and staffing ratings, the AHCA survey history, and nursing hours per resident day. Ask how the facility keeps falls and pressure injuries from happening, how it manages medications and infection, and what unfolds when a resident's condition shifts. For post-hospital rehab, confirm the therapy schedule and whether Medicare's benefit kicks in; for long-term stays, zero in on staff turnover and family communication. On your visit, watch a meal and how quickly call lights are answered, and read the inspection record before you sign — a run of repeat deficiencies counts for more than any polished tour.
Is Kensington Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center the right fit?
A nursing home is for someone who needs 24-hour licensed nursing — complex medical conditions, advanced mobility loss, or recovery requiring skilled care that assisted living cannot legally provide. Kensington Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center is licensed for this level of care in Clearwater; whether it's right for your parent depends on their specific needs, budget, and preferences. A free advisor can compare it head-to-head with other licensed Clearwater-area options.
How we help with Kensington Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center
We're a free, local senior-care advisory service — families never owe us a thing. If Kensington Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center makes your shortlist, we can show you how it stacks up against nearby licensed options on cost, care level, and availability, sit in on the tour or the call, and help you make sense of the AHCA record. We only earn when you move in somewhere and are happy you did, so what drives us is a real fit rather than any one building. We'll point out solid Clearwater alternatives that don't pay us a dime, too.
About this page: the facility facts above come from current Florida AHCA / FloridaHealthFinder licensing data. You won't find unverified reviews or star ratings here — we stick to the public record and help you judge the community in person. Before you sign anything, confirm the current license at quality.healthfinder.fl.gov.
