Marion And Bernard L Samson Nursing Center

With 180 licensed beds and an active Florida AHCA license (#1344096), Marion And Bernard L Samson Nursing Center ranks among the larger nursing homes serving Saint Petersburg. Here we pair the state record with the things worth watching for when you visit.

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.

Saint Petersburg location & hospital context

St. Petersburg is Pinellas County's largest city and a long-established retirement destination, with a high share of residents over 65 and dense senior housing along the waterfront and Central Avenue corridor.

Nearby hospitals: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg, St. Anthony's Hospital (BayCare), Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, Palms of Pasadena Hospital. Proximity matters for rehab discharges and ongoing medical care, so families weighing Marion And Bernard L Samson Nursing Center often factor drive time to these. Nearby areas: Old Northeast, Kenwood, Snell Isle, Downtown, Pinellas Point.

What nursing home costs near Marion And Bernard L Samson Nursing Center

Nursing Home in the Saint Petersburg area typically runs $8,900–$13,100/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 Marion And Bernard L Samson 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 Marion And Bernard L Samson 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. Marion And Bernard L Samson Nursing Center is licensed for this level of care in Saint Petersburg; 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 Saint Petersburg-area options.

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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.