Walton Place
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Tarpon Springs, FL
Walton Place
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Tarpon Springs, FL
Walton Place accepts Medicaid and Veteran Affairs Benefits.
Walton Place is a 98-bed for-profit assisted living facility located in Tarpon Springs, Florida, operated by Tarpon Springs Assisted Living At Walton Place LLC and managed by administrator Kenneth Ruthinoski. Situated in a car-dependent suburban area of Pinellas County with a Walk Score of 23, the campus sits close to local medical offices and community conveniences. The residential community focuses on routine personal care and memory care programming, specifically accommodating individuals utilizing public assistance options.
State regulatory archives kept by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration reflect 44 total deficiencies across 39 inspection cycles over a nine-year period. This tracks out to an annual average of 3.9 citations, which performs 15% better than the Florida state baseline. Compliance data shows a distinct upward trend from 2022 onward; multiple consecutive complaint audits and routine checks resulted in a citations-per-inspection rate of zero through July 2024, followed by a single minor citation regarding resident care rights and facility procedures during the most recent inspection in July 2025. While older 2018 records highlighted recurring issues with over-the-counter handling, labeling, and medication management assistance, the facility cleared those citations under standard correction plans, with its full fiscal history noting just two administrative fines totaling $4,500 and no severe enforcement bans.
The day-to-day routine runs on a 24-hour staffing model that implements individualized care plans and dietician-planned meals. On-site amenities provide private and companion room layouts, included utilities and cable, wireless internet, a beauty salon, and an on-site pharmacy service. For recreational engagement, the campus hosts regular film screenings, dancing, exercise sessions, arts and crafts, board games, gardening, music programs, and coordinated shopping trips. Financial setups are configured to accept Medicaid and Veteran Affairs benefits alongside traditional payment options.
Prospective residents who hold veteran benefits or qualify for state Medicaid waivers can utilize this facility’s specialized financial tracks to secure long-term residential care. The 98-bed environment is tailored for older adults who require managed personal care or memory support but prefer a suburban community setting with a strong compliance record over the last four years.
98-bed community Rank #469 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 469th 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 23 / 100 Rank #1035 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1035th 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceSeptember 22, 2024
ExpirationSeptember 21, 2026
CountyPinellas
License Number12859
Walton Place is legally operated by Tarpon Springs Assisted Living At Walton Place LLC, and administered by Kenneth Ruthinoski.
Owner NameTarpon Springs Assisted Living At Walton Place LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
98 units
Total beds
98 units
Emergency SystemsEmergency call system in all rooms and restrooms.
Safety FeaturesWander guard system in Memory Care unit.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
English
Spanish
Accept Medicaid
24-Hour Staffing
Pets not allowed
Cable Tv
Wi-Fi
Computers
Dining
24 Hour Snack And Beverage Service
Nintendo Wii
Activitiescooking lessons, gardening classes, community outings
Specific ProgramsSalon
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 2017 · 9 years of data
44 citations
39 inspections
2 fines
$4.5K 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.
At the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #496 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 496th 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: 83 out of 100. Letter grade B. At 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-
2vs 5 avg↓ 60% fewer than FL avg
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$4.5kvs $11.6k↓ 61% lower than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 9 years (since 2017).
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 2017 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (33% above)
• Inspections with citations (38% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (15% below)
• Inspection citation rate (10% below)
• Total citations (33% above)
• Inspections with citations (38% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (15% below)
• Inspection citation rate (10% 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.
| 44 | 33 | This facility has 33% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (44 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 33% worse Rank #663 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 663rd 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.
| 39 | 26 | This facility has had 50% more total inspections than the Florida average (39 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 50% 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.
| 56% | 62% | This facility has 6 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (56% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 6% better Rank #447 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 447th 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. |
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
Places of interest near Walton Place
1.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Tarpon Springs's city center to Walton Place'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.
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Facility
98
FL AVG
88
Rank
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FL AVG
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Rank
#1035 / 1487 | Tarpon Springs Assisted Living At Walton Place LLC | 83
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FL AVG
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Rank
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FL AVG
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Rank
#447 / 907 | 44
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FL AVG
33
Rank
#663 / 907 | 1.1
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1.1
FL AVG
1.3
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FL AVG
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FL AVG
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FL AVG
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FL AVG
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FL AVG
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| East Lake Manor, Inc. | AL | Tarpon Springs | 30
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FL AVG
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Rank
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida
Walton Place is located in TARPON SPRINGS, Florida.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Florida.
Frequently Asked Questions about Walton Place
What languages are spoken at Walton Place?
The team at Walton Place speaks English and Spanish.
Who is the owner of Walton Place?
Walton Place is legally operated by Tarpon Springs Assisted Living At Walton Place LLC, and administered by Kenneth Ruthinoski.
Is Walton Place in a walkable area?
Walton Place has a walk score of 23. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Walton Place?
According to FL state health department records, Walton Place's license number is 12859.
When does Walton Place's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Walton Place's license expires on September 21, 2026.
Are pets allowed at Walton Place?
No, Walton Place has a no-pet policy.
What payment types does Walton Place accept?
Walton Place accepts Medicaid and VA.
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