nursing home in Tallahassee, FL

Westminster Oaks

4449 Meandering Way, Tallahassee, FL 32308 · (850) 878-1136

★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★5
  • Staffing★★★★★4
  • Quality measures★★★★★5
  • CMS high performer

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Westminster Oaks at a glance

Westminster Oaks is a 120-bed non-profit nursing home in Tallahassee, Florida (Leon County).

CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Florida average of 3.3.

Residents receive about 3.8 hours of nursing care per day (0.8 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.8 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (August 14, 2025) found 2 health citations. The Florida average is 7.1.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Nursing staff turnover is 29% per year (state average 41.4%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
Non Profit - Corporation
Beds
120
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Westminster Communities of Florida
Medicare-certified since
October 1, 1993
Continuing care retirement community
Yes
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Leon County
CMS Certification Number
105854

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityFlorida avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 53.3 / 53 / 5Better
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 52.9 / 52.8 / 5Better
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53.3 / 52.9 / 5Better
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 54.2 / 53.6 / 5Better
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)4 / 54.6 / 53.8 / 5Average
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)5 / 53.3 / 53.3 / 5Better

Staffing

This facility3.79 hrsFlorida average3.82 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Florida and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityFlorida avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.79 hrs3.82 hrs3.86 hrsAverage
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.80 hrs0.73 hrs0.69 hrsBetter
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.45 hrs2.31 hrs2.32 hrsBetter
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.43 hrs3.49 hrs3.42 hrsAverage
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)29%41.4%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)29.2%46%42.9%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)111Worse

Inspections

This facility2Florida average7U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Florida and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityFlorida avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)279Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)013Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)86380.6Better

Penalties

This facility0Florida average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Florida and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityFlorida avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$24,361$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityFlorida avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds120122107
Average residents per day11410986
Occupancy95.3%88.9%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility2.9%Florida average2.5%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Florida and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityFlorida avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)2.9%2.5%3.2%Better
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)3%4.5%4.6%Better
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)15.3%8.6%15.4%Average
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)0%0.7%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0.3%0.3%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)5.7%8.7%13.9%Better
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)19%9.5%14.1%Worse
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)3.3%5.5%5.2%Better
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)0.7%4.6%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)12.9%14.4%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)11.2%10.5%19%Better
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)100%99.2%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)100%98.2%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility1.4%Florida average1.5%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Florida and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityFlorida avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)1.4%1.5%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)94.9%94.7%79.8%Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)97.9%95.2%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 4 health deficiencies and 11 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
August 14, 2025
Fire safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 1, 2025
August 14, 2025
Fire safety
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0919
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 1, 2025
August 14, 2025
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 1, 2025
August 14, 2025
Fire safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0911
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 1, 2025
August 14, 2025
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 1, 2025
August 14, 2025
Fire safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 1, 2025
August 14, 2025
Standard
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 19, 2025
August 14, 2025
Standard
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 · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 19, 2025
May 22, 2024
Fire safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 25, 2024
May 22, 2024
Standard
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0851
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 23, 2024
May 22, 2024
Standard
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0887
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 23, 2024
July 27, 2023
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 18, 2023
July 27, 2023
Fire safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0911
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 18, 2023
July 27, 2023
Fire safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 18, 2023
July 27, 2023
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 18, 2023

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
BELL, SCOTT
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/16/2025
RUST, CASEY
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/16/2025
BELL, WILLIAM
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE08/19/2009
DEBEVOISE, JOHN
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2020
DODDRIDGE, DONALD
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
DYE, STEPHEN
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE08/19/2009
EARLY, MARY ELLEN
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
HILLENMEYER, JOHN
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE08/19/2009
HULL, WILLIAM
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
KUTAC, KRISTIN
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
MADDUX, CARLEN
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2020
MOCK, JEFFREY
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2020
RAMSEY, JOHN
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2020
SHELLEY, LINDA
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2020
DODDRIDGE, DONALD
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
KEITH, HENRY
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE08/01/2009
BELL, SCOTT
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE08/01/2022
RUST, CASEY
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE12/01/2022
WESTMINSTER SERVICES INC
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE08/18/1995

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Frequently asked questions

What is Westminster Oaks's rating?

Westminster Oaks has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Florida nursing homes is 3.3 stars.

How many inspection citations did Westminster Oaks receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a Florida average of 7.1. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Westminster Oaks accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Westminster Oaks?

It is non profit - corporation and part of Westminster Communities of Florida. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Westminster Oaks and how do I contact it?

Westminster Oaks is at 4449 Meandering Way, Tallahassee, FL 32308. Phone: (850) 878-1136.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.