Bayou Gardens Assisted Living in Palm Harbor, FL

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.

(727) 781-5600 chelm@bayougardensalf.com

41-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

Walk Score: 56 / 100

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 administrated 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.

Food DescriptionThree delicious meals served daily plus snacks prepared under licensed dietitian guidelines.

Since 2012 · 14 years of data 47 citations 37 inspections 11 fines $24.4K fined

Inspection Score

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

Fines Total number of fines issued.
11
vs 5 avg
↑ 120% higher than FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$24.4k
vs $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

Latest Inspection April 14, 2025 Monitor

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
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.
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
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.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
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
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
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.

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.

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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

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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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).

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

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.

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).

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).

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

Benefits

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

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


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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?

The legal owner and operator of Bayou Gardens Assisted Living is H51 Bayou Gardens, Llc.

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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