Walton Place
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Tarpon Springs, FL

Walton Place

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Tarpon Springs, FL
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Walton Place accepts Medicaid and Veteran Affairs Benefits.

Overview of Walton Place

Walton Place provides assisted living and memory care in Tarpon Springs, FL. Assisted living offers help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident lives in a private or companion room; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time.

Walton Place has 98 beds. Medicaid and Veteran Affairs Benefits are accepted, giving families additional payment options when personal savings may not cover a long stay or when a resident is eligible for veteran benefits. Tarpon Springs Assisted Living At Walton Place operates the community, and Kenneth Ruthinoski serves as administrator.

An on-site salon gives residents access to personal grooming without leaving the community, while outdoor patio areas provide space to spend time outside. Restaurant-style dining includes dietician-planned meals, and cooking lessons, gardening classes, and community outings give residents structured activities to join.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 98 Rank #400 / 976Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 400th 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 Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #950 / 1332Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 950th 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
IssuanceSeptember 22, 2024
ExpirationSeptember 21, 2026 Expires in 29 days
CountyPinellas
License Number12859

Ownership & Operating Entity

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

Type Of Units

Private
98 units
Total beds
98 units

Safety & Compliance

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.

Languages Spoken

English Spanish

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicaid

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Cable Tv
Wi-Fi
Computers
Dining
24 Hour Snack And Beverage Service
Nintendo Wii
Activitiescooking lessons, gardening classes, community outings
Specific ProgramsSalon

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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 (26% above)
• Inspections with citations (38% above)
2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (21% below)
• Inspection citation rate (3% 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. 4435 This facility has 26% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (44 vs. FL avg 35).↑ 26% worse Rank #662 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 662nd 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. 1.11.39 This facility has 21% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.1 vs. FL avg 1.39).↓ 21% better Rank #315 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 315th 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. 3926 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
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 2216 This facility has 38% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (22 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 38% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 56%58% This facility has 2 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (56% vs. FL avg 58%).↓ 2% better Rank #428 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 428th 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.

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Compare Assisted Living around Tarpon Springs

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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
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.
Walton Place
AL
MC
Tarpon Springs
98
Facility 98
FL AVG 85
Rank #400 / 976
No
23
Facility 23
FL AVG 41
Rank #950 / 1,332
Tarpon Springs Assisted Living At Walton Place LLC39
56%
Facility 56%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #428 / 907
44
Facility 44
FL AVG 33
Rank #662 / 907
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #315 / 907
For-Profit$4,500Kenneth Ruthinoski--
Brookdale Tarpon Springs
AL
Tarpon Springs
80
Facility 80
FL AVG 85
Rank #496 / 976
Yes
40
Facility 40
FL AVG 41
Rank #663 / 1,332
Arc Tarpon Springs, Inc30
60%
Facility 60%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #506 / 907
42
Facility 42
FL AVG 33
Rank #631 / 907
1.4
Facility 1.4
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #617 / 907
For-Profit$2,000Shanique Hyde-HeronStudio / 1 BedA+
Market Street Residence East Lake
AL
MC
Tarpon Springs
64
Facility 64
FL AVG 85
Rank #590 / 976
No
2
Facility 2
FL AVG 41
Rank #1,308 / 1,332
Sonida Tarpon Springs, LLC31
45%
Facility 45%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #276 / 907
43
Facility 43
FL AVG 33
Rank #645 / 907
1.4
Facility 1.4
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #617 / 907
For-Profit$9,500Teresa CovelliPrivate / Semi-Private RoomsA+
East Lake Manor, Inc.
AL
Tarpon Springs
30
Facility 30
FL AVG 85
Rank #768 / 976
No
68
Facility 68
FL AVG 41
Rank #209 / 1,332
East Lake Manor, Inc16
63%
Facility 63%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #553 / 907
17
Facility 17
FL AVG 33
Rank #233 / 907
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #315 / 907
For-Profit-Sylvester Remorca--

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every FL community we track that reports that metric, not just the 4 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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.

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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 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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