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Walton Place
Walton Place provides assisted living and memory care in Tarpon Springs, FL. Assisted living offers help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident lives in a private or companion room; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time.
Walton Place has 98 beds. Medicaid and Veteran Affairs Benefits are accepted, giving families additional payment options when personal savings may not cover a long stay or when a resident is eligible for veteran benefits. Tarpon Springs Assisted Living At Walton Place operates the community, and Kenneth Ruthinoski serves as administrator.
An on-site salon gives residents access to personal grooming without leaving the community, while outdoor patio areas provide space to spend time outside. Restaurant-style dining includes dietician-planned meals, and cooking lessons, gardening classes, and community outings give residents structured activities to join.
Community insights.
About this community
Walton Place is legally operated by Tarpon Springs Assisted Living At Walton Place LLC, and administered by Kenneth Ruthinoski.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Inspection History
In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is the primary authority that conducts unannounced inspections and completes official health quality reports for all healthcare facilities.
Legal Actions
Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.
This Facility
FL Average
vs. FL Avg-
2vs 5 avg↓ 60% fewer than FL avg
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$4.5kvs $11.6k↓ 61% lower than FL avg
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Florida state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
• Total citations (26% above)
• Inspections with citations (38% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (21% below)
• Inspection citation rate (3% below)
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total citations
| 44 | 35 | This facility has 26% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (44 vs. FL avg 35).↑ 26% worse Rank #662 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 662nd out of 907 homes we track in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Citations per inspection
| 1.1 | 1.39 | This facility has 21% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.1 vs. FL avg 1.39).↓ 21% better Rank #315 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 315th out of 907 homes we track in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total inspections
| 39 | 26 | This facility has had 50% more total inspections than the Florida average (39 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 50% more |
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Inspections with citations
| 22 | 16 | This facility has 38% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (22 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 38% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
| 56% | 58% | This facility has 2 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (56% vs. FL avg 58%).↓ 2% better Rank #428 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 428th out of 907 homes we track in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
Places of interest near Walton Place
1.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Tarpon Springs's city center to Walton Place's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
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Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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| Walton Place | AL MC | Tarpon Springs | 98
Facility
98
FL AVG
85
Rank
#400 / 976 | No |
23
Facility
23
FL AVG
41
Rank
#950 / 1,332 | Tarpon Springs Assisted Living At Walton Place LLC | 39 | 56%
Facility
56%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#428 / 907 | 44
Facility
44
FL AVG
33
Rank
#662 / 907 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#315 / 907 | For-Profit | $4,500 | Kenneth Ruthinoski | - | - |
| Brookdale Tarpon Springs | AL | Tarpon Springs | 80
Facility
80
FL AVG
85
Rank
#496 / 976 | Yes |
40
Facility
40
FL AVG
41
Rank
#663 / 1,332 | Arc Tarpon Springs, Inc | 30 | 60%
Facility
60%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#506 / 907 | 42
Facility
42
FL AVG
33
Rank
#631 / 907 | 1.4
Facility
1.4
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#617 / 907 | For-Profit | $2,000 | Shanique Hyde-Heron | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ |
| Market Street Residence East Lake | AL MC | Tarpon Springs | 64
Facility
64
FL AVG
85
Rank
#590 / 976 | No |
2
Facility
2
FL AVG
41
Rank
#1,308 / 1,332 | Sonida Tarpon Springs, LLC | 31 | 45%
Facility
45%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#276 / 907 | 43
Facility
43
FL AVG
33
Rank
#645 / 907 | 1.4
Facility
1.4
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#617 / 907 | For-Profit | $9,500 | Teresa Covelli | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | A+ |
| East Lake Manor, Inc. | AL | Tarpon Springs | 30
Facility
30
FL AVG
85
Rank
#768 / 976 | No |
68
Facility
68
FL AVG
41
Rank
#209 / 1,332 | East Lake Manor, Inc | 16 | 63%
Facility
63%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#553 / 907 | 17
Facility
17
FL AVG
33
Rank
#233 / 907 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#315 / 907 | For-Profit | - | Sylvester Remorca | - | - |
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida
Walton Place is located in TARPON SPRINGS, Florida.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Florida.
Frequently Asked Questions about Walton Place
What languages are spoken at Walton Place?
The team at Walton Place speaks English and Spanish.
Who is the owner of Walton Place?
Walton Place is legally operated by Tarpon Springs Assisted Living At Walton Place LLC, and administered by Kenneth Ruthinoski.
Is Walton Place in a walkable area?
Walton Place has a walk score of 23. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Walton Place?
According to FL state health department records, Walton Place's license number is 12859.
When does Walton Place's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Walton Place's license expires on September 21, 2026.
Are pets allowed at Walton Place?
No, Walton Place has a no-pet policy.
What payment types does Walton Place accept?
Walton Place accepts Medicaid and VA.
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