Best Assisted Living in St. Petersburg, FL

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 15 assisted living communities in St Petersburg, FL using FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in FL
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Avg Walk Score: 54/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in St Petersburg, FL. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 111The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in St Petersburg, FL. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
American House St. Petersburg
AL
IL
MC
RC
St. Petersburg (Saint Petersburg)
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 85
Rank #228 / 976
Yes
76
Facility 76
FL AVG 41
Rank #124 / 1,332
Px Shs St. Petersburg Owner, LLC23
26%
Facility 26%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #308 / 907
9
Facility 9
FL AVG 33
Rank #325 / 907
0.4
Facility 0.4
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 907
For-Profit$0Eugene Edwin ValentineStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Azalea Manor Assisted Living
AL
St. Petersburg (Historic Old Northeast)
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 85
Rank #833 / 976
Yes
80
Facility 80
FL AVG 41
Rank #93 / 1,332
Island Splendor Alf Inc10
10%
Facility 10%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #78 / 907
1
Facility 1
FL AVG 33
Rank #105 / 907
0.1
Facility 0.1
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 907
For-Profit$0Elsa Johnson-A+
Westminster Palms
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
St. Petersburg (Historic Old Northeast)
60
Facility 60
FL AVG 85
Rank #603 / 976
Yes
74
Facility 74
FL AVG 41
Rank #148 / 1,332
Palm Shores Retirement Community, Inc15
20%
Facility 20%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #203 / 907
5
Facility 5
FL AVG 33
Rank #187 / 907
0.3
Facility 0.3
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 907
Not-For-Profit$0Elizabeth Kinsella-A+
Wentworth Central Avenue
AL
MC
RC
St. Petersburg
240
Facility 240
FL AVG 85
Rank #13 / 976
Yes
72
Facility 72
FL AVG 41
Rank #168 / 1,332
St Petersburg Operator, LLC68
28%
Facility 28%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #320 / 907
43
Facility 43
FL AVG 33
Rank #840 / 907
0.6
Facility 0.6
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #315 / 907
For-Profit$6,650Amber MonnellStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Westminster Shores
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
St. Petersburg (Bahama Shores)
103
Facility 103
FL AVG 85
Rank #349 / 976
Yes
2
Facility 2
FL AVG 41
Rank #1,308 / 1,332
Westminster Shores, Inc20
25%
Facility 25%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #326 / 907
8
Facility 8
FL AVG 33
Rank #250 / 907
0.4
Facility 0.4
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 907
Not-For-Profit$3,500Laura Pesano--
Addington Place at College Harbor
AL
IL
NH
SNF
St. Petersburg
90
Facility 90
FL AVG 85
Rank #451 / 976
No
3
Facility 3
FL AVG 41
Rank #1,289 / 1,332
Arhc Alspgfl01 Trs LLC27
22%
Facility 22%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #308 / 907
15
Facility 15
FL AVG 33
Rank #451 / 907
0.6
Facility 0.6
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #315 / 907
For-Profit$5,500Kathleen TylerStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Wentworth Central Ave
AL
MC
RC
St. Petersburg
240
Facility 240
FL AVG 85
Rank #13 / 976
Yes
72
Facility 72
FL AVG 41
Rank #168 / 1,332
St Petersburg Operator, LLC68
28%
Facility 28%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #320 / 907
43
Facility 43
FL AVG 33
Rank #840 / 907
0.6
Facility 0.6
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #315 / 907
For-Profit$6,650Amber Monnell--
The Villas of Casa Celeste
AL
IL
RC
Seminole
100
Facility 100
FL AVG 85
Rank #364 / 976
Yes
32
Facility 32
FL AVG 41
Rank #814 / 1,332
Kona Alf, LLC40
33%
Facility 33%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #490 / 907
30
Facility 30
FL AVG 33
Rank #699 / 907
0.8
Facility 0.8
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #315 / 907
For-Profit$4,000Frances Davis-A+
Best Care Senior Living at St. Pete LLC
AL
ADC
HC
MC
NH
St. Petersburg (Historic Uptown)
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 85
Rank #228 / 976
Yes
78
Facility 78
FL AVG 41
Rank #110 / 1,332
Best Care Senior Living At St Pete LLC67
43%
Facility 43%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #645 / 907
70
Facility 70
FL AVG 33
Rank #869 / 907
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #442 / 907
For-Profit$39,928Candace Gray-A+
The Goldton at St. Petersburg
AL
MC
RC
St. Petersburg (Saint Petersburg)
105
Facility 105
FL AVG 85
Rank #336 / 976
Yes
36
Facility 36
FL AVG 41
Rank #745 / 1,332
1818 Spete Opco LLC51
31%
Facility 31%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #428 / 907
44
Facility 44
FL AVG 33
Rank #805 / 907
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #442 / 907
For-Profit$4,375Dolores SalazarStudio-

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American House St. Petersburg

1101 66Th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710
Overview of American House St. Petersburg

With a warm and welcoming atmosphere, American House is considered to be one of the finest senior living in St. Petersburg. Its vibrant and collected design touches are designed to combat stress and any negative energy for seniors to maximize the comfort and security that the facility has to offer. Just a few minutes away from shopping districts, and enjoying the extensive coastal views of the Treasure Island, residents will surely enjoy living in a community that has convenience and tranquility at the crossroads. 

The all-inclusive amenities such as the restaurant-style dining serving chef-prepared meals; game room with billiard table; on-site spa, salon, and barbershop; and a library– among many others. The accommodating services include the weekly housekeeping and laundry services; personal and scheduled transportation; and a calendar of events. American House offers these amenities and services for independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. American House is definitely a sanctuary where residents can spruce up mundane moments into a delightful experience.  

 

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Overview of Azalea Manor Assisted Living

Azalea Manor Assisted Living provides assisted living in St. Petersburg, FL. Assisted living offers help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management while allowing a resident to retain personal routines.

With 6 beds, the community may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller setting with fewer residents. Azalea Manor Assisted Living is in the Historic Old Northeast neighborhood, and its walk score of 80 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot for a resident who no longer drives.

Payment options include CHAMPUS, Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, Veteran Affairs Benefits, and Workers Compensation, giving families several listed sources to consider when covering care. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to keep a pet while living at the community.

Elsa Johnson serves as administrator, and Island Splendor Alf operates the community.

Contact Azalea Manor Assisted Living

Westminster Palms

939 Beach Dr Ne, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Overview of Westminster Palms

Westminster Palms in Historic Old Northeast St. Petersburg embodies a vision of active senior living immersed in arts, culture, and natural beauty. The community offers spacious residences with stunning views, fabulous amenities, and an enriched lifestyle through the My W Life program. Residents enjoy exclusive benefits at local attractions like the Museum of Fine Arts, complemented by state-of-the-art fitness facilities, dining options, and a vibrant schedule of resident events.

Amidst St. Petersburg’s cultural renaissance, Westminster Palms invites residents to embrace an enriching lifestyle. It features wellness programs, restaurant-style dining, and lifelong learning opportunities. With a prime location near museums, parks, and dining districts, residents have endless opportunities to explore and engage in the vibrant surroundings of Historic Old Northeast.

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Overview of Wentworth Central Avenue

Step into the charm of Wentworth Central Avenue in St. Petersburg, FL, where residents can experience a vibrant lifestyle in a supportive community designed for seniors. This community offers assisted living and memory support services. Here, residents can enjoy well-designed and convenient accommodations tailored to their needs and interests. Having a highly trained and dedicated team, the community ensures round-the-clock care and security within the place.

Offering top-of-the-line amenities and services, residents can enjoy delightful and nutritious meals, a salon and spa, a bistro, on-site laundry, private bus transportation, and more. Visit its amazing spaces such as the courtyard and meet new companions along the way. At Wentworth Central Avenue, seniors can truly thrive in mind, body, and spirit.

Contact Wentworth Central Avenue

Westminster Shores

125 56Th Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Overview of Westminster Shores

Westminster Shores is a community committed to providing excellent service that blends arts, culture, and dining. Catering to independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing care, the home places a lot of importance on the intelligent use of interior design to boost one’s creativity and maintain a healthy and well-balanced holistic wellness. They value the freedom of residents to spend their days the way they want without compromising the quality of care they deserve, ensuring a life well lived and enjoyed.

At Westminster Shores, you’ll find everything you need with their quality amenities and helpful services. One of the trusted choices in St. Petersburg, the senior living homes tries to ensure that residents maintain an active lifestyle which is they offer an exclusive My W Life, a premier wellness program that cultivates a lifestyle that help maintain freedom and active senior living experience, such as entertainment programs, educational activities, and delicious meal plans.

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Overview of Addington Place at College Harbor

Overlooking the scenic Gulf of Mexico, Addington Place at College Harbor is a blissful senior living community in 54th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL, that offers assisted living, independent living, and skilled nursing. A team of competent and highly trained professionals cares for seniors’ needs and aspirations around the clock. Keep peace of mind and reach your full potential with Addington Place at College Harbor.

Learning is a lifelong journey and residents of Addington Place at College Harbor are empowered to pursue their interests with nearby educational institutions like Eckerd College and the Academy of Senior Professionals. A jam-packed calendar of enjoyable events and enriching programs also accompany seniors as they go about their day. Addington Place at College Harbor is a good place to relax and spend your golden years with its calm and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Wentworth Central Ave

Located in a suburban neighborhood, Wentworth Central Avenue provides supportive care with a maintenance-free lifestyle. By living in a maintenance-free community or facility, the seniors can enjoy a lifestyle that allows them to focus on other activities they enjoy and prioritize their well-being without having to worry about household chores and upkeep.

A few of their  services include scheduled transportation; cultural and exercise programs like happy hours, walking club, jewelry making; and delicious and healthy chef-prepared meals at their Bistro and dining room. Their amenities include an art studio, resident garden, and walking paths. Wentworth Central Avenue is nestled in a community that is close to medical centers and cultural entertainment. They strive in providing an environment with caring staff whom residents find engaging activities everyday to find connection to promote optimal living. They try to have a community where it’s safe for older people to feel welcome and live an easy lifestyle– together.

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Overview of The Villas of Casa Celeste

Eight years in, The Villas of Casa Celeste is a fixture at 9225 82nd Ave in Seminole, Florida, a 100-bed community that’s grown past the point of being anyone’s untested newcomer. The area scores 32 on Walk Score, so it’s somewhat walkable. You can knock out a few errands on foot, but for most trips, you’re getting in a car.

Florida’s inspection process for this community has tended to circle back to medication management, staff credentials, and dietary and food service. That’s not unusual. Those three areas show up again and again across senior living inspections statewide, and they’re really about the systems behind daily care rather than anything dramatic happening in a resident’s room.

What stands out on the financial side is flexibility. The community accepts insurance and HMO coverage, Medicaid, and VA benefits, three distinct paths that families can lean on depending on how a resident’s care ends up getting paid for. That’s not nothing when you’re trying to plan two or three years out instead of just two or three months.

At 100 beds, this is a bigger operation than a lot of the boutique-style communities you’ll come across in a Seminole search. Bigger usually means more staff on the ground and steadier shift coverage, even though the profile doesn’t spell out exact staffing numbers.

It’s a well-established, mid-sized community with real payment flexibility, which matters most for families trying to make a decision that has to hold up over the long haul.

Contact The Villas of Casa Celeste

Overview of Best Care Senior Living at St. Pete

Ideally situated in the charming neighborhood of 9th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL, Best Care Senior Living at St. Pete is an outstanding senior living community providing assisted living, memory care, adult day services, and home health care. Seniors and families can rest their worries with a dedicated and highly qualified team delivering the highest quality of care and support around the clock. Moreover, purposely designed amenities and vibrant spaces are provided to enhance cognition and promote safety.

Enrich your retirement with fun activities and stimulating programs for an active and well-engaged lifestyle. The community also offers respite care for one to two weeks, providing ample time for caregivers to rest. Best Care Senior Living at St. Pete is great for seniors aiming to make the most out of their best years while receiving the utmost attention they deserve.

Contact Best Care Senior Living at St. Pete LLC

Overview of The Goldton at St. Petersburg

The Goldton of St. Petersburg offers a rejuvenating environment for its residents. This senior living community provides a comprehensive range of services, including assisted living and memory care, ensuring that every aspect of their well-being is meticulously taken care of. From delectable and nutritious meals to expert medication management, residents can rest assured that their needs are met with utmost care and attention. Here, retirement is elevated to a new level of luxury and comfort. The community takes pride in its delightful amenities and a thoughtfully curated calendar of activities and events, allowing seniors to lead fulfilling lives. 

Safety and peace of mind are of paramount importance here, with licensed nurses and on-site associates available around the clock, backed by a reliable 24/7 emergency response system. The community’s beautifully landscaped outdoor areas and gardening spaces, fitness and wellness center, chapel, beauty and barber shop, and game room all contribute to an enriching living experience. With weekly housekeeping and convenient transportation services also provided, The Goldton at St. Petersburg is the ideal haven for seniors seeking a worry-free and engaging lifestyle.

 

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in St. Petersburg, FL

What is the average cost of assisted living in St. Petersburg, FL?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in St. Petersburg, FL is approximately $4,800. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in St. Petersburg, FL?

Assisted living in St. Petersburg, FL typically ranges from $4,000–$6,500 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in St. Petersburg, FL?

Assisted living facilities in St. Petersburg, FL typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Florida?

Assisted living in Florida supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Florida?

Assisted living in Florida is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Florida Medicaid cover assisted living?

Florida Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Florida) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.