Tampa Gardens Senior Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Tampa, FL

Tampa Gardens Senior Living

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Tampa, FL

Overview of Tampa Gardens Senior Living

Situated in Hillsborough County, Tampa Gardens is a beautiful senior living community offering assisted living and memory care services. Customized care plans are crafted for each resident, tailored to satisfy and address their needs. Inspiring seniors to flourish within its serene environment, caregivers are available 24 hours to provide top-notch support and quality assistance.

With beautifully designed accommodations, residents can choose from spacious studios to elegant one- and two-bedroom suites. These luxury homes are equipped with private bathrooms, closets, work areas, and living rooms. Having the perfect package, Tampa Gardens also offers daily programmed activities, and regularly scheduled outings, fitness classes, and social events to promote holistic well-being for their residents. 

Bed community size
125-bed community Rank #239 / 1060Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 239th out of 1060 homes in Florida for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 15 / 100 Rank #1175 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1175th out of 1487 homes in Florida for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceJune 1, 2025
ExpirationMay 31, 2027
CountyHillsborough
License Number9610

Ownership & Operating Entity

Tampa Gardens Senior Living is legally operated by Pacifica Bg Mabry LLC, and administered by Susan Ayala.

Management CompanyTAMPA GARDENS MGR LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Private
125 units
Total beds
125 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Languages Spoken

Arabic Chinese Creole English French Portuguese Spanish Vietnamese

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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.

Since 2014 · 12 years of data 53 citations 42 inspections 4 fines $2.0K fined
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

3 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #573 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 573rd out of 876 homes in Florida for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 80 out of 100. Letter grade B-. 3 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info 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.

Since 2014 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average 3 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (61% above)
• Citations per year (57% above)
• Inspections with citations (19% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (at FL avg)
1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Inspection citation rate (27% below)
Latest Inspection October 14, 2025 Standard

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 5333 This facility has 61% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (53 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 61% worse Rank #733 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 733rd out of 907 homes in Florida for Total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2014. 4.42.8 This facility has 57% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (4.4 vs. FL avg 2.8).↑ 57% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.31.3 This facility has citations per inspection in line with the Florida average (1.3 vs. FL avg 1.3).— At avg Rank #545 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 545th out of 907 homes 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. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 4226 This facility has had 62% more total inspections than the Florida average (42 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 62% more
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 1916 This facility has 19% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (19 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 19% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 45%62% This facility has 17 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (45% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 17% better Rank #286 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 286th out of 907 homes 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. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • October 14, 2025 inspection showed no deficiencies and no complaints were substantiated.
  • Recent inspections cited multiple Class 3 deficiencies in physical plant safety, emergency management, staffing, training, and resident care between 2014 and 2025.
  • Deficiency themes consistently involved emergency management planning and staff training across several inspections from 2014 through 2025.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Suite

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Building Type: 2-story

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Beauty Services

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Transportation Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

Activities in this home

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Address 16702 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618

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

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AL
IL
MC
RC
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125
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FL AVG 89
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Yes
15
Facility 15
FL AVG 40
Rank #1175 / 1487
Pacifica Bg Mabry LLC
80
Facility 80
FL AVG 83
Rank #573 / 876
42
45.2%
Facility 45.2%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #286 / 907
53
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FL AVG 33
Rank #733 / 907
1.3
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FL AVG 1.3
Rank #545 / 907
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93
Facility 93
FL AVG 83
Rank #203 / 876
30
56.7%
Facility 56.7%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #455 / 907
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97
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FL AVG 83
Rank #68 / 876
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42.9%
Facility 42.9%
FL AVG 61.5%
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11
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IL
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17
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FL AVG 89
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56
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8
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1.6
Facility 1.6
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #727 / 907
Not-For-Profit-Joyce Mitchell-A+

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Tampa Gardens Senior Living is located in Tampa, Florida.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Florida.

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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled
General 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).
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High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Case management

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
FL

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
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

Age 60+
General 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

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Benefits
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

Age 55+
General 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

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits
Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about Tampa Gardens Senior Living

What languages are spoken at Tampa Gardens Senior Living?

The team at Tampa Gardens Senior Living speaks Arabic, Chinese, Creole, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

Who is the owner of Tampa Gardens Senior Living?

Tampa Gardens Senior Living is legally operated by Pacifica Bg Mabry LLC, and administered by Susan Ayala.

Is Tampa Gardens Senior Living in a walkable area?

Tampa Gardens Senior Living has a walk score of 15. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Tampa Gardens Senior Living?

According to FL state health department records, Tampa Gardens Senior Living's license number is 9610.

When does Tampa Gardens Senior Living's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Tampa Gardens Senior Living's license expires on May 31, 2027.

Are pets allowed at Tampa Gardens Senior Living?

Yes, Tampa Gardens Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.

What payment types does Tampa Gardens Senior Living accept?

Tampa Gardens Senior Living accepts Other.

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