Whispering Oaks is a 240-bed Nursing Home in Tampa, Florida, holding a license from the state Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA license #13830961). On this page we lay out what the public record shows and how your family can size it up.
| Provider | Whispering Oaks |
|---|---|
| Type | Nursing Home (AHCA-licensed) |
| City | Tampa, FL 33610 |
| Address | 1514 E Chelsea St |
| Licensed beds | 240 |
| AHCA license # | 13830961 |
| License status | LICENSED |
| County | Hillsborough 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.
Tampa location & hospital context
Tampa is the metro's urban core and Hillsborough County seat, with roughly 400,000 residents and a fast-growing 65+ population concentrated in South Tampa, Carrollwood, and New Tampa.
Nearby hospitals: Tampa General Hospital, AdventHealth Tampa, Moffitt Cancer Center, St. Joseph's Hospital (BayCare). Proximity matters for rehab discharges and ongoing medical care, so families weighing Whispering Oaks often factor drive time to these. Nearby areas: Hyde Park, South Tampa, Davis Islands, Westchase, New Tampa.
What nursing home costs near Whispering Oaks
Nursing Home in the Tampa area typically runs $8,500–$12,500/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 Whispering Oaks
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 Whispering Oaks 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. Whispering Oaks is licensed for this level of care in Tampa; 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 Tampa-area options.
How we help with Whispering Oaks
Tampa Senior Advisor helps Tampa families weigh communities like Whispering Oaks at no charge. We confirm the license, measure it against other licensed Tampa-area options on price and care level, and stay within reach right through the move. A community pays us a referral fee only if you decide to move in — you never do — and we'll flag strong options that send us nothing. Consider us a knowledgeable local second opinion.
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.
