Brookdale Bayshore
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Tampa, FL
Brookdale Bayshore
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Tampa, FL
Brookdale Bayshore accepts Insurance and/or HMO and Veteran Affairs Benefits.
Awarded #1 in Customer Satisfaction, Brookdale Bayshore is an extraordinary senior living community in Tampa, Florida. It provides distinct opportunities for socialization, finding new interests, and health and wellness for seniors looking for an independent living lifestyle. Vacation-style amenities are available including an outdoor pool, a fitness center, transportation services, and concierge service.
When extra care is necessary to feel secure and fulfill the demands of everyday living, Brookdale Bayshore also offers assisted living options. With an exclusive personalized system in place, customized programs for all residents are created and implemented in this pet-friendly community. The dedicated care associates available 24/7, along with individualized service plans that allow for flexibility, make this senior living community a home like no other.
190-bed community Rank #47 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 47th out of 1058 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 large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
48 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 53 / 100 Rank #473 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 473rd 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceJanuary 11, 2025
ExpirationOctober 1, 2027
CountyHillsborough
License Number7565
State License TypesAL7565
Brookdale Bayshore is legally operated by Blc Tampa-Gc, LLC, and administered by Anne Giehl.
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
190 units
Total beds
190 units
Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
English
Portuguese
Spanish
ContactMr. Steven Swain, Executive Vice President (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Home Care
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes
Fitness Center
Gym
Library
Salon
Barber
Spa
Chapel
Dining Room
Restaurant
Bistro
Courtyard
Garden
Patio
Walking Paths
Transportation
Concierge
Wifi
Housekeeping
Laundry
Private Dining
Outdoor Seating
Fire Pit
Wellness Center
Activitiesfitness classes, walking clubs, book clubs
Wellness ProgramBrookdale HealthPlus, personalized preventive care, support for chronic conditions management, continued coordination of care with a dedicated RN Care Manager
Religious Services
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm; Sat: 9am - 5:30pm
Starting Price$5,510 per month
Food DescriptionThe dining program focuses on healthy and delicious menu options, with meals designed to reflect residents' preferences and dietary needs.
Brookdale Bayshore – Menu
Download Menu PDFInspection 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 2022 · 4 years of data
47 citations
41 inspections
11 fines
$15.5K 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.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine 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.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
15 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #756 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 756th 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: 68 out of 100. Letter grade D+. 15 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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$15.5kvs $11.6k↑ 33% higher than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 4 years (since 2022).
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 2022 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (42% above)
• Inspections with citations (38% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (15% below)
• Inspection citation rate (13% below)
• Total citations (42% above)
• Inspections with citations (38% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (15% below)
• Inspection citation rate (13% below)
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 #689 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 689th 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. |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.1 | 1.3 | This facility has 15% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 15% better Rank #320 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 320th 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
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 41 | 26 | This facility has had 58% more total inspections than the Florida average (41 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 58% more |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 22 | 16 | This facility has 38% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (22 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 38% 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 #404 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 404th 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
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on August 27, 2025, showed one deficiency cited but no complaints or immediate jeopardy findings.
- The December 12, 2024 inspection cited four Class 3 deficiencies involving medication assistance, staffing, training, and physical plant safety.
- Deficiency themes consistently included staffing, medication management, and training issues across multiple inspections from 2022 to 2025.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 500 / 750 / 1,000 sq. ft
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: High-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Type of Rooms Available
1 / 4
Private Rooms
1 - 2
500 - 1,000 sq. ft
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking Classes
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
Places of interest near Brookdale Bayshore
4.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Tampa's city center to Brookdale Bayshore's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.07 miles to nearest hospital (HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Bayshore
What languages are spoken at Brookdale Bayshore?
The team at Brookdale Bayshore speaks English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Who is the owner of Brookdale Bayshore?
Brookdale Bayshore is legally operated by Blc Tampa-Gc, LLC, and administered by Anne Giehl.
Is Brookdale Bayshore in a walkable area?
Brookdale Bayshore has a walk score of 53. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Brookdale Bayshore?
According to FL state health department records, Brookdale Bayshore's license number is 7565.
When does Brookdale Bayshore's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Brookdale Bayshore's license expires on October 1, 2027.
How long has Brookdale Bayshore been in business?
Brookdale Bayshore has been operating for approximately 48 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Does Brookdale Bayshore have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Bayshore on this page.
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