Alpine Health and Rehabilitation Center is a facility located in Saint Petersburg, Florida, specializing primarily in nursing home care. Providing both short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing support, the center accommodates around 50 current occupants. It has been a participant in the Medicare program since March 1, 1991, and is certified by both Medicare and Medicaid. Alpine Health offers a variety of care services, including cardiac care, wound care, and specialized programs such as stroke care and pain management. The facility's approach to resident care is supported by a team of nurses and licensed therapists who deliver occupational and speech therapy, tailored to individual recovery and rehabilitation needs. For more specialized support, the center provides care for residents with tracheostomies and those requiring memory and respite care.
The center boasts a range of amenities designed to enhance the well-being of its residents, including a barber/beauty salon, laundry and dry cleaning services, and access to various clubs and community activities. Family and resident counseling is available to support communication and transition processes. Additionally, a resident and family council is in place to address concerns and improve the quality of experience within the facility. However, reviews of Alpine Health and Rehabilitation Center are highly polarized. Positive feedback often highlights the caring and attentive nature of the staff, coupled with clean facilities and personalized care plans. Encouraging experiences are particularly noted with specific staff members who handle resident care. Conversely, criticism focuses on concerns regarding medication handling, adequacy of rehabilitation, and facility hygiene, including reports of mold and urine odors. Administrative challenges and staff professionalism have also been topics of concern, indicating areas where the center may need to focus on improvement alongside its efforts to provide comprehensive healthcare services.
Costs at this community start at $6,734 and range up to $8,638. The average price in the community is $7,686, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,264. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.