Bayou Gardens Assisted Living

Bayou Gardens Assisted Living

Bayou Gardens Assisted Living accepts Medicaid and Veteran Affairs Benefits.
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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 41 Rank #714 / 976Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 714th out of 976 homes we track 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.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #367 / 1332Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 367th out of 1,332 homes we track 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.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceDecember 15, 2025
ExpirationDecember 14, 2027
CountyPinellas
License Number8104

Ownership & Operating Entity

Bayou Gardens Assisted Living is legally operated by H51 Bayou Gardens, LLC, and administered by Carrie Helm.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Private
41 units
Total beds
41 units

Safety & Compliance

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.

Languages Spoken

English Spanish

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Library
Dining
Community Kitchen
Cable Tv
Housekeeping
Laundry
Patio
Bright Common Areas
Communal Phone Access
ActivitiesDaily activities and monthly events

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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.

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.

Overall vs. FL average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• 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 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. 4735 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.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.31.39 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 3726 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
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 2016 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 Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 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?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: 2-story

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Address 1.3 miles from city center Info 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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
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.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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 LLC19
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 OrtmanStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
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 Inc25
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 Inc16
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$1,500Rhonda 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, LLC37
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$24,425Carrie HelmPrivate / 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, Inc22
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$350Susan Gianelli1 Bed / 2 BedA+

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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.

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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).
FL

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 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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