East Bay Rehabilitation Center

    4470 East Bay Drive, Clearwater, FL, 33764
    4.0 · 11 reviews
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    2.0

    Pleasant facility inconsistent medical safety

    I have mixed feelings. The facility is clean, nicely decorated, with attractive landscaping, lots of activities, and many kind, accommodating staff who went above and beyond - nurses and techs like Tonya, CJ, and Deja really stood out and made visits pleasant. Rehab and therapy can be remarkable and helpful, rooms are a good size and well maintained, and visiting is easy. However I experienced (and heard of) serious lapses: inconsistent rehab quality, late medications, slow call-button responses, missed meals, poor meal variety, and neglect around bathing, oral care, catheters and even oxygen being removed for days before noticed. Safety concerns were raised - distracted aides, falls, wrong information, delayed belongings - so I cannot recommend blindly. If you value a cheerful, social environment and attentive front-line staff, it can be great; if you need reliable medical/safety consistency, watch closely and insist on oversight.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.00 · 11 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.4
    • Staff

      3.6
    • Meals

      2.8
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      4.0

    Location

    Map showing location of East Bay Rehabilitation Center

    About East Bay Rehabilitation Center

    East Bay Rehabilitation Center, classified as a Skilled Nursing Facility, has 120 certified beds and serves about 112 residents each day, offering both short-term and long-term care on a large campus with landscaped gardens, a tranquil courtyard fountain, and plenty of outdoor seating where folks can get fresh air, listen to the water, and watch the birds or flowers grow, which sure can help bring a little peace. The place's been around over 30 years and is owned mainly by Sbk Capital, LLC and managed by Clear Choice Health Care LLC since 2007. It's a for-profit, nonprofit nursing home recognized by JCAHO and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services with a 5-star rating, though it's also been cited for 13 deficiencies, including issues with infection control, assessments and care planning, and dietary standards, so it's clear the center works on improving care while facing some ongoing challenges.

    The center provides skilled nursing, intermediate care for very frail people who depend on daily nursing help, inpatient rehabilitation services aimed at safe transitions home after hospital stays, outpatient therapy to keep progress going after discharge, and a full set of therapies including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, all focused on building mobility, independence, and a person's ability to handle daily life tasks like bathing, dressing, and eating, with the staff bringing families in during care planning so everyone understands the goals and choices. East Bay specializes in recovery from strokes, orthopedic injuries, general frailty, cardiac rehab, pulmonary therapy, wound care, pain reduction, balance programs, and more, using modern equipment and therapy rooms.

    People can stay in furnished private rooms with private bathrooms and relax in restaurant-style dining areas, lounge in comfortable sitting rooms with warm lighting, use the fitness center or game room, or get their hair done at the beauty barber. The nurse staffing matches the state average, with 3.90 nurse hours per resident per day, and nurse turnover is a bit higher than average at 44.5%, but there's always 24-hour coverage and help with meds, housekeeping, and laundry when needed. Seniors can get help with long-term medication management, wound care, respiratory therapy, and managing incontinence. The campus has resort-style amenities and an upscale environment, so people who like to sit outside or enjoy peaceful landscapes may appreciate the well-kept grounds. While the center's recognized for quality and high standards, it's also been inspected for and cited in certain areas, so families may want to review those reports to stay informed. East Bay Rehabilitation Center keeps a focus on helping every patient regain their best level of function, treating everyone like family, and offering a range of specialized programs for folks needing skilled nursing, assisted living, adult day care, home health care, or even help in the period between hospital and home, all while partnering with the community for ongoing service and improvement.

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