Non-profit

Marion and Bernard L Samson Nursing Center

255 59Th St N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33710

(727) 345-2775

3CMS overall rating · out of 5

At a glance

CMS data snapshot: 2026-08-01 · Sources and limitations
3 of 5Overall
2 of 5Health inspections
4 of 5Staffing
5 of 5Resident quality
OwnershipNon profit - OtherCertified beds180
Estimated occupancy93.2%Latest inspection2024-03-21

County and Florida comparison

Navy: facility · Teal: county · Gray: Florida
Overall rating
Facility: 3 of 5
similar
Health-inspection score
Facility: 79.0 points
worse
Total nurse staffing
Facility: 3.91 hours/day
better
RN staffing
Facility: 0.75 hours/day
better
Staff turnover
Facility: 47.4%
worse
Latest health deficiencies
Facility: 13 deficiencies
worse
View data table
MetricFacilityCountyFlorida
Overall rating3 of 52 of 53 of 5
Health-inspection score79.0 points74.0 points38.5 points
Total nurse staffing3.91 hours/day3.51 hours/day3.63 hours/day
RN staffing0.75 hours/day0.56 hours/day0.62 hours/day
Staff turnover47.4%50.7%41.8%
Latest health deficiencies13 deficiencies11 deficiencies6 deficiencies

Comparisons describe CMS data; they are not recommendations.

Inspection history

2024-03-21
13 deficiencies
Highest severity: F

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0

Tag 0645 · Severity F

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-21

Tag 0732 · Severity F

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-21

Tag 0881 · Severity F

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Infection Control Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-21

Tag 0695 · Severity E

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-21

Tag 0761 · Severity E

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-21

Tag 0812 · Severity E

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-21

Tag 0880 · Severity E

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-21

Tag 0550 · Severity D

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-21

Tag 0558 · Severity D

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-21

Tag 0677 · Severity D

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-21

Tag 0684 · Severity D

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-21

Tag 0686 · Severity D

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-21

Tag 0759 · Severity D

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-21
2021-12-16
1 deficiencies
Highest severity: D

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0

Tag 0689 · Severity D

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-01-14
2020-10-09
2 deficiencies
Highest severity: D

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0

Tag 0656 · Severity D

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2020-11-09

Tag 0695 · Severity D

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2020-11-09

Staffing composition

2.10 hours/dayNurse aide
1.06 hours/dayLPN
0.75 hours/dayRN
Total staffing
3.91 hours/day
County median
3.51 hours/day
Florida median
3.63 hours/day
Weekend total
3.27 hours/day
Staff turnover
47.4%
RN turnover
34.4%

Reported averages, not a real-time staffing schedule.

Resident outcomes

Lower is generally better

Hospitalizations

1.3 per 1,000 daysbetterFlorida: 2.1 per 1,000 days · County: 2.3 per 1,000 days
20250101-20251231

Emergency-department visits

1.0 per 1,000 dayssimilarFlorida: 1.0 per 1,000 days · County: 1.1 per 1,000 days
20250101-20251231

Falls with major injury

2.4%worseFlorida: 2.2% · County: 2.3%
2025Q2-2026Q1

Pressure ulcers

4.8%worseFlorida: 4.2% · County: 4.6%
2025Q2-2026Q1

Urinary tract infections

0.0%unavailableFlorida: 0.0% · County: 0.2%
2025Q2-2026Q1

Antipsychotic medication use

7.0%similarFlorida: 7.0% · County: 7.0%
2025Q2-2026Q1

These group measures do not predict an individual resident’s experience.

Questions to ask

Use these prompts during a tour or phone call
  1. What is driving staff turnover, and what is being done to retain nurses and aides?

    Suggested because of: staff turnover
  2. What fall-prevention program is used, and how are families notified after a fall?

    Suggested because of: falls major injury
  3. How does the care team prevent and treat pressure injuries?

    Suggested because of: pressure ulcers
  4. How will the care plan be developed, reviewed, and shared with our family?

    Suggested because of: general care planning

Facility Details

County
Pinellas County
Certified beds
180
Average daily residents
167.7
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Provider type
Medicare and Medicaid
In hospital
No
Date certified
1985-07-01
CCN
105504

Staffing Data

Reported measureValue
Nurse aide hours2.09854
Lpn hours1.06442
Rn hours0.74579
Reported total hours3.90876
Weekend total hours3.27021
Weekend rn hours0.43628
Adjusted total hours4.23018
Total turnover percent47.4
Rn turnover percent34.4
Administrators leftNot reported by CMS

Hours are per resident per day; turnover values are percentages. Missing values are not zero.

Penalties & Enforcement

$0.00Total fines
0Number of fines
0Payment denials

No matching penalties in the supplied CMS records.

Totals reflect the supplied CMS records, not a lifetime total.

Citations

13Health citations
8Fire safety citations

Health counts describe the latest rating cycle. Fire counts cover supplied fire-safety records.

Serious Deficiencies

FL counts scope/severity G–L as serious deficiencies. Immediate jeopardy is J–L; these are not interchangeable.

0

Ownership & Operators

NameRoleShare
PERRYMAN, DONNAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE
WEISBERG, ROBERTMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE
PERRYMAN, DONNACORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
PERRYMAN, DONNACORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
LEVINE, DAVIDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
PERRYMAN, DONNAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
MENORAH MANOR INCTRUSTEE OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
WEISBERG, ROBERTTRUSTEE OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
LEVINE, DAVIDADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE

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