Stratford Court of Palm Harbor
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · Palm Harbor, FL

Stratford Court of Palm Harbor

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · Palm Harbor, FL
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Overview of Stratford Court of Palm Harbor

Stratford Court of Palm Harbor is a welcoming independent and assisted living community located in sunny Palm Harbor, Florida. Catering to seniors aged 62 and older, the community features warm, elegant spaces and top-notch amenities. Residents can enjoy a relaxing morning by the waterfront, challenge friends to a round of golf, or take a refreshing swim in the pool. With a dedicated team, Stratford Court provides skilled assistance, making daily life enjoyable and stress-free.

The community aims to create a happy and comfortable environment for its residents, offering a variety of engaging activities in unique common areas, encouraging social interactions and hobbies. With thoughtfully designed studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments, residents can personalize their homes, ensuring they feel right at home in this welcoming community.

Bed community size
40-bed community Rank #795 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 795th 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
34 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 40 / 100 Rank #726 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 726th 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceJune 13, 2025
ExpirationDecember 6, 2027
CountyPinellas
License Number7774

Ownership & Operating Entity

Stratford Court of Palm Harbor is legally operated by Snh Se Tenant Trs, Inc., and administered by Susan Gianelli.

Management CompanySH1 West Lake Palm Harbor FL MGMT LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Private
40 units
Total beds
40 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Languages Spoken

English Spanish

Leadership

ContactMr. Dean Dickmann, General Manager (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

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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.

Since 2013 · 13 years of data 19 citations 22 inspections 1 fine $350 fined
Inspection Score Info 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.

11 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #162 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 162nd 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: 94 out of 100. Letter grade A. 11 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

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.

Since 2013 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (42% below)
• Citations per inspection (31% below)
• Inspections with citations (38% below)
• Inspection citation rate (27% 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. 1933 This facility has 42% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (19 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 42% better Rank #280 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 280th 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.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.91.3 This facility has 31% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (0.9 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 31% better Rank #55 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 55th 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 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. 2226 This facility has had 15% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (22 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 15% fewer
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 1016 This facility has 38% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (10 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 38% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 45%62% This facility has 17 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (45% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 17% better Rank #293 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 293rd 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 Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • June 26, 2025 inspection closed with no deficiencies, reflecting recent compliance.
  • May 21, 2025 and September 3, 2024 inspections each cited one Class 3 deficiency for resident care elopement and physical plant safety.
  • Earlier inspections showed multiple Class 3 and one Class 4 deficiencies involving medication storage, resident care rights, and background screening.

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Places of interest near Stratford Court of Palm Harbor

Address 4.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Palm Harbor's city center to Stratford Court of Palm Harbor's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.73 miles to nearest hospital (Mease Countryside Hospital)

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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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

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Not-For-Profit$1,500Rhonda Coates--
Stratford Court of Palm Harbor
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Snh Se Tenant Trs, Inc
94
Facility 94
FL AVG 83
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22
45.5%
Facility 45.5%
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Rank #293 / 907
19
Facility 19
FL AVG 33
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0.9
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Rank #55 / 907
For-Profit$350Susan Gianelli1 Bed / 2 BedA+

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Stratford Court of Palm Harbor is located in Palm Harbor, 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).
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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 Stratford Court of Palm Harbor

What languages are spoken at Stratford Court of Palm Harbor?

The team at Stratford Court of Palm Harbor speaks English and Spanish.

Who is the owner of Stratford Court of Palm Harbor?

Stratford Court of Palm Harbor is legally operated by Snh Se Tenant Trs, Inc., and administered by Susan Gianelli.

Is Stratford Court of Palm Harbor in a walkable area?

Stratford Court of Palm Harbor has a walk score of 40. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Stratford Court of Palm Harbor?

According to FL state health department records, Stratford Court of Palm Harbor's license number is 7774.

When does Stratford Court of Palm Harbor's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Stratford Court of Palm Harbor's license expires on December 6, 2027.

How long has Stratford Court of Palm Harbor been in business?

Stratford Court of Palm Harbor has been operating for approximately 34 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Stratford Court of Palm Harbor?

Yes, Stratford Court of Palm Harbor allows residents to bring their pets.

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