Canterbury Tower

Canterbury Tower is a Nursing Home in Florida

Canterbury Tower is a Nursing Home in Florida

Canterbury Tower

3501 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33629 View Map

Canterbury Tower is a Nursing Home in Florida

Canterbury Tower is a Nursing Home in Florida

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Overview of Canterbury Tower

Serving seniors since 1976, Canterbury Tower is a continuing lifecare retirement community in Tampa, Florida. With over 40 years of experience, its design is rooted in the simplicity of providing a comfortable residence for seniors after retirement, adding extra layers of comfort for seniors needing more complex assistance and support. They offer independent living, assisted living, short-term rehabilitative care, respite care and long-term care as a premier care provider to seniors. 
Situated in an exquisite area, Canterbury Tower offers its residents excellent views of Hillsborough Bay, Bayshore Boulevard, and the Tampa, Florida skyline. On top of that, residents can enjoy a variety of social activities including scheduled entertainment, exercise classes, outdoor picnics, and current event discussions. The supportive and caring environment built through the decades delivers on the promise of Canterbury Tower to excel in providing high-quality care each day. 

813-837-1083

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 6.47/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 17

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Florida average
Occupancy rate 50.3%
Residents per day (avg) 33
Occupancy rate
50.3%
Residents per day (avg)
33

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

67% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 26 days

Private pay

33% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 9 - 10 months

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$13.8M
Operating deficit
-$782.8K
Voluntary non-profit home Other
Home revenue
$13,818,770.00
Operating deficit
$-782,797.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.9M
28% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$10.7M
Total costs $14.6M
Bed community size
17-bed community
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Years in operation
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 56 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

License Status
LICENSED
Facility Type
Assisted Living Facility
License Date
December 2, 2024
License Expiration
December 1, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: 13753
CMS Certification Number: 105326
County: Hillsborough

Ownership & operating entity

Canterbury Tower is legally operated by CANTERBURY TOWERS, INC., and administrated by AARON BROWN.

Profit status: Not-For-Profit

Safety & Compliance

Secured Perimeter
Emergency Systems: 24-hour in-house monitored emergency alert sensors
Safety Features: State-of-the-art fire detection system

Care Services

Accepts Medicare
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Independent Living
Assisted Living
Skilled Nursing

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age: 62

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness center
library
heated resort-style pool
gated parking
emergency alert system
dining options

Programs & Activities

Activities
Numerous activities, guest speakers, excursions, cultural events
Specific Programs
Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, Respite Care, Short-term Rehabilitation
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Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicare

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.

5 visits/inspections

Results

2 with citations

3 without citations

Florida average: 16 inspections with citations

8 total citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Florida average: 32 citations

0 enforcement actions

Penalties or interventions imposed by state regulators when facilities do not comply with quality, safety or regulatory standards.

Florida average: 5 enforcement actions

Inspection Report Summary for Canterbury Tower

Canterbury Towers Inc underwent its most recent inspection on November 13, 2024, which reported a status of Deficiencies Corrected. During this reporting period, from November 30, 2022 to December 26, 2024, the facility had a total of five inspections, with all five resulting in deficiencies. A total of eight line-item deficiencies were identified across these inspections. Common themes observed during inspections included records and documentation issues. Following the latest inspection, the facility corrected its cited deficiencies, demonstrating improvement in addressing areas for concern.

Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
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AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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Bayshore Pointe Nursing & Rehab Center
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Address 3.4 miles from city center

Address 3501 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33629

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

109
Total Staff
54
Employees
55
Contractors
22,156
Total Hours (Quarter)
32
Avg Staff/Day
7.6
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse119.2 No
Licensed Practical Nurse288.9 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant358 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
75 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
22 staff
5.4hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
2.4hs shift avg
Dietary Services
4 staff
8hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
12.7%
of total hours from contractors
2,812 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 23 Certified Nursing Assistant: 7 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5 Speech Language Pathologist: 6 Physical Therapy Aide: 5 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant2873510,90091100%8
Registered Nurse110112,97891100%9.2
Licensed Practical Nurse523281,8288796%8.9
Other Dietary Services Staff3031,4428998%8
Physical Therapy Aide0558457279%6.5
Speech Language Pathologist0668338695%5.4
Dietitian1015286673%8
Administrator2025126470%8
Nurse Practitioner1015126470%8
Dental Services Staff1015126470%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist1014645864%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0553146673%4.7
Physical Therapy Assistant0441594145%3.8
Qualified Social Worker0111426066%2.4
Occupational Therapy Aide011962426%4
RN Director of Nursing1014867%8
Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff01124910%2.7
Occupational Therapy Assistant0111433%4.7
Medical Director011633%2

Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (Aug 2023 – Jul 2025)

2
Inspections
6
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
3
Citations/Inspection
Jul 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
0
Moderate (D-F)
6
Serious (G-I)
0
Critical (J-L)
0
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Infection Control
1
17% of total
Resident Rights
1
17% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 6
Complaint Investigations 0
State Comparison (FL)
Citations
6
Florida average: 19.7
Critical Citations
0
Florida average: 0.8
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
Jul 17, 2025 E NutritionF0812 Corrected
Jul 17, 2025 D Care PlanningF0636 Corrected
Jul 17, 2025 D Resident RightsF0584 Corrected
Aug 10, 2023 D Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Aug 10, 2023 D Care PlanningF0657 Corrected
Aug 10, 2023 D Care PlanningF0842 Corrected

Quality Measures

CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)

High-Risk Clinical Events
9.6 Score
30% worse than avg Florida avg: 7.4

Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline

Functional Decline
17.8 Score
44% worse than avg Florida avg: 12.4

Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
21.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
1.5%
Urinary Tract Infection
9.8%
Depressive Symptoms
11.0%
Falls with Major Injury
4.4%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
97.8%
Antipsychotic Use
24.4%
Walking Ability Worsened
19.3%
Influenza Vaccine
70.8%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
1.8%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
13.0%
Short-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).

Pneumococcal Vaccine
90.1% Near average Florida: 94.0%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
4.1% 171% worse than avg Florida: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
83.3% 12% worse than avg Florida: 94.7%

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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Long-Term Care Waiver
Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver
  • General: Age 65+ or 21+ disabled, Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • FL Specifics: High demand; waitlists common.
  • Services: In-home care (6-8 hours/day), assisted living, respite (240 hours/year), case management.
Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)
  • General: Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (varies).
  • Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
  • FL Specifics: Limited funding; regional variation.
  • Services: Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week), adult day care (~$60/day), respite (up to 10 days/year).
Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)
Florida Home Care for the Elderly
Official government program page
  • General: Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds).
  • Asset Limits: ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.
  • FL Specifics: Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.
  • Services: Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month).
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Florida Medicaid PACE
  • General: Age 55+, Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • FL Specifics: Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy.
Optional State Supplementation (OSS)
Florida Optional State Supplementation
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (individual, including SSI).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • FL Specifics: Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.
  • Services: Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Florida SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)
Official government program page
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Florida resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • FL Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; ~1,000 slots/year.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.

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Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Long-Term Care Waiver

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or 21+ disabled, Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • FL Specifics:
    High demand; waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home care (6-8 hours/day), assisted living, respite (240 hours/year), case management.
Florida CCE

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$2,000/month (varies).
  • Asset Limits:
    $5,000 (individual).
  • FL Specifics:
    Limited funding; regional variation.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week), adult day care (~$60/day), respite (up to 10 days/year).
Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds).
  • Asset Limits:
    ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.
  • FL Specifics:
    Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month).
Florida Medicaid PACE

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • FL Specifics:
    Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy.
Florida Optional State Supplementation

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,004/month (individual, including SSI).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • FL Specifics:
    Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities.
Florida SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Florida resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; income-focused.
  • FL Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents; ~1,000 slots/year.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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