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Bayou Gardens Assisted Living
Situated in the neighborhood of Palm Harbor, FL, Bayou Gardens Assisted Living is a remarkable senior living community that provides residents with excellent assisted living services. The community features a remarkable team of caregivers that provide residents with compassionate care and assistance with their daily living activities. Bright and fully furnished accommodations are available to give residents a comfortable environment for resting or hosting their friends and families over.
Daily activities and monthly events are available to residents, giving them opportunities to make new friends, learn new things, and create enriching experiences. Three delicious meals are served daily to give residents proper nourishment. Housekeeping and laundry services are also offered to free residents from their common tedious chores and enjoy more time for themselves.
Community insights.
About this community
Bayou Gardens Assisted Living is legally operated by H51 Bayou Gardens, LLC, and administered by Carrie Helm.
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-
11vs 5 avg↑ 120% higher than FL avg
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$24.4kvs $11.6k↑ 110% higher 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 (34% above)
• Inspections with citations (25% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (6% below)
• Inspection citation rate (7% below)
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total citations
| 47 | 35 | This facility has 34% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (47 vs. FL avg 35).↑ 34% worse Rank #688 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 688th 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
| 1.3 | 1.39 | This facility has 6% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.3 vs. FL avg 1.39).↓ 6% better Rank #541 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 541st 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
| 37 | 26 | This facility has had 42% more total inspections than the Florida average (37 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 42% more |
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Inspections with citations
| 20 | 16 | This facility has 25% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (20 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 25% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
| 54% | 58% | This facility has 4 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (54% vs. FL avg 58%).↓ 4% better Rank #398 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 398th 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. |
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: 2-story
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
Places of interest near Bayou Gardens Assisted Living
1.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Palm Harbor's city center to Bayou Gardens Assisted Living'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.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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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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| Coral Oaks | AL IL | Palm Harbor | 101
Facility
101
FL AVG
85
Rank
#358 / 976 | Yes |
70
Facility
70
FL AVG
41
Rank
#189 / 1,332 | Palm Harbor Slc Tenant LLC | 19 | 21%
Facility
21%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#83 / 907 | 17
Facility
17
FL AVG
33
Rank
#233 / 907 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#49 / 907 | For-Profit | - | Heather Ortman | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| St Mark Village, Inc. | AL IL MC NH SNF | Palm Harbor (Highland Lakes) | 88
Facility
88
FL AVG
85
Rank
#464 / 976 | No |
40
Facility
40
FL AVG
41
Rank
#663 / 1,332 | St Mark Village Inc | 25 | 32%
Facility
32%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#139 / 907 | 23
Facility
23
FL AVG
33
Rank
#349 / 907 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#49 / 907 | Non-Profit | - | Danielle Barbara Gorddard | - | A+ |
| St. Mark Assisted Living Center | AL IL MC NH SNF | Palm Harbor (Highland Lakes) | 75
Facility
75
FL AVG
85
Rank
#527 / 976 | No |
40
Facility
40
FL AVG
41
Rank
#663 / 1,332 | St Mark Village Inc | 16 | 38%
Facility
38%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#186 / 907 | 24
Facility
24
FL AVG
33
Rank
#372 / 907 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#679 / 907 | Non-Profit | $1,500 | Rhonda Coates | - | - |
| Bayou Gardens Assisted Living | AL | Palm Harbor | 41
Facility
41
FL AVG
85
Rank
#714 / 976 | No |
56
Facility
56
FL AVG
41
Rank
#367 / 1,332 | H51 Bayou Gardens, LLC | 37 | 54%
Facility
54%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#398 / 907 | 47
Facility
47
FL AVG
33
Rank
#688 / 907 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#541 / 907 | For-Profit | $24,425 | Carrie Helm | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | - |
| Stratford Court of Palm Harbor | AL IL RC | Palm Harbor | 40
Facility
40
FL AVG
85
Rank
#716 / 976 | Yes |
40
Facility
40
FL AVG
41
Rank
#663 / 1,332 | Snh Se Tenant Trs, Inc | 22 | 45%
Facility
45%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#276 / 907 | 19
Facility
19
FL AVG
33
Rank
#277 / 907 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#49 / 907 | For-Profit | $350 | Susan Gianelli | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida
Bayou Gardens Assisted Living is located in Palm Harbor, Florida.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Florida.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bayou Gardens Assisted Living
What languages are spoken at Bayou Gardens Assisted Living?
The team at Bayou Gardens Assisted Living speaks English and Spanish.
Who is the owner of Bayou Gardens Assisted Living?
Bayou Gardens Assisted Living is legally operated by H51 Bayou Gardens, LLC, and administered by Carrie Helm.
Is Bayou Gardens Assisted Living in a walkable area?
Bayou Gardens Assisted Living has a walk score of 56. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Bayou Gardens Assisted Living?
According to FL state health department records, Bayou Gardens Assisted Living's license number is 8104.
When does Bayou Gardens Assisted Living's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Bayou Gardens Assisted Living's license expires on December 14, 2027.
Are pets allowed at Bayou Gardens Assisted Living?
No, Bayou Gardens Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.
What payment types does Bayou Gardens Assisted Living accept?
Bayou Gardens Assisted Living accepts Medicaid and VA.
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