Bayou Gardens Assisted Living
Bayou Gardens Assisted Living
Bayou Gardens Assisted Living accepts Medicaid and Veteran Affairs Benefits.
Overview of 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.
41-bed community Rank #809 / 1074Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 809th out of 1074 homes in Florida. 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.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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 56 / 100 Rank #407 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 407th out of 1486 homes in Florida. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusLicensed
IssuanceDecember 15, 2025
ExpirationDecember 14, 2027
CountyPinellas
License Number8104
Bayou Gardens Assisted Living is legally operated by H51 Bayou Gardens, Llc, and administered by Carrie Helm.
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
41 units
Total beds
41 units
Wheelchair Accessible
Secured Perimeter
Emergency SystemsEmergency call buttons in each room.
Safety FeaturesFire sprinklers, Secured, ADA compliant building.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
English
Spanish
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Pets Allowed
HousekeepingYes
Fully Furnished Rooms
Bright Common Areas
Community Library
Dining Room
Full Service Kitchen
Communal Phone Access
Cable And Private Phone Options
Housekeeping And Laundry Services
Staffed With Licensed Certified Nurse Assistants And Trained Caregivers
Large Screened In Patio Area
Outside Fenced In Yard
ActivitiesDaily activities and monthly events
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 2012 · 14 years of data
47 citations
37 inspections
11 fines
$24.4K fined
Inspection Score
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.
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.
17 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #777 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 777th out of 876 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. Inspection score: 66 out of 100. Letter grade D. 17 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)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
Data reflects the most recent 14 years (since 2012).
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.
Since 2012 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
4 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (42% above)
• Citations per year (42% above)
• Total inspections (42% above)
• Inspections with citations (25% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (at FL avg) 1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Inspection citation rate (13% below)
• Total citations (42% above)
• Citations per year (42% above)
• Total inspections (42% above)
• Inspections with citations (25% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (at FL avg) 1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Inspection citation rate (13% below)
Latest Inspection
April 14, 2025
Monitor
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 47 | 33 | This facility has 42% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (47 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 42% worse Rank #700 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 700th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2012.
| 3.4 | 2.4 | This facility has 42% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (3.4 vs. FL avg 2.4).↑ 42% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.3 | 1.3 | This facility has citations per inspection in line with the Florida average (1.3 vs. FL avg 1.3).— At avg Rank #557 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 557th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 37 | 26 | This facility has 42% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (37 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 42% worse |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 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
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 54% | 62% | This facility has 8 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (54% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 8% better Rank #417 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 417th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on April 14, 2025 found no deficiencies and no complaints.
- The May 31, 2022 inspection cited four deficiencies involving medication assistance and background screening compliance.
- Deficiencies over time focused mainly on resident care supervision, medication management, and background screening, with some corrected in subsequent inspections.
What does this home offer?
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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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
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| St Mark Village, Inc. | AL IL MC NH | Palm Harbor (Highland Lakes) | 88
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88
FL AVG
89
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#549 / 1074 | No |
40
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40
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95
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#128 / 876 | 25 | 32%
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FL AVG
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#157 / 919 | 23
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23
FL AVG
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FL AVG
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| Bayou Gardens Assisted Living | AL | Palm Harbor | 41
Facility
41
FL AVG
89
Rank
#809 / 1074 | No |
56
Facility
56
FL AVG
40
Rank
#407 / 1486 | H51 Bayou Gardens, LLC | 66
Facility
66
FL AVG
83
Rank
#777 / 876 | 37 | 54.1%
Facility
54.1%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#417 / 919 | 47
Facility
47
FL AVG
33
Rank
#700 / 919 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#557 / 919 | 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
89
Rank
#811 / 1074 | Yes |
40
Facility
40
FL AVG
40
Rank
#725 / 1486 | Snh Se Tenant Trs, Inc | 94
Facility
94
FL AVG
83
Rank
#162 / 876 | 22 | 45.5%
Facility
45.5%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#301 / 919 | 19
Facility
19
FL AVG
33
Rank
#289 / 919 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
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| St. Mark Village – Highland Lakes Assisted Living | AL IL MC NH | Palm Harbor (Highland Lakes) | - | No |
27
Facility
27
FL AVG
40
Rank
#954 / 1486 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ |
Financial Assistance for
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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. Moderately 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.
What payment types does Bayou Gardens Assisted Living accept?
Bayou Gardens Assisted Living accepts Medicaid and VA.
Does Bayou Gardens Assisted Living operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Bayou Gardens Assisted Living is registered as a for-profit in FL.
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