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Best Assisted Living in St. Petersburg, FL

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Feb 2026
Over 10 homes analyzed

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Florida Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Holding the Guinness world record for the most consecutive days of sunshine, St. Petersburg is a popular destination for retirees searching for an ideal place to spend their retirement years. Offering an affordable cost of living, plenty of beautiful beaches, and all the comforts of a big city, St. Petersburg guarantees a comfortable yet vibrant lifestyle. Assisted living communities are spread across the area to provide seniors with a comfortable environment that can guarantee them the services and care they deserve. With plenty of fun things to do, great weather, and welcoming communities for retirees, St. Petersburg is a perfect location for retirement.

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Addington Place at College Harbor
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

St. Petersburg
52
No
-
3
RK3 LLC
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Westminster Shores
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

St. Petersburg (Bahama Shores)
103
No
A+
2
WESTMINSTER SHORES, INC.
-
American House St. Petersburg
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

St. Petersburg
120
Yes
A+
76
HSRE-AHR ST. PETERSBURG TRS, LLC
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Westminster Suncoast
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

St. Petersburg (Greater Pinellas Point)
60
No
A+
26
GUNN, MARSHALL
-
Westminster Palms
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

St. Petersburg (Historic Old Northeast)
60
No
A+
74
PALM SHORES RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, INC.
-
Angel Care Assisted Living
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

St. Petersburg
92
Yes
-
44
CANYON GROVE LLC
-
Best Care Senior Living at St. Pete LLC
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

St. Petersburg (Historic Uptown)
120
Yes
A+
78
BEST CARE SENIOR LIVING AT ST PETE LLC
-
Azalea Manor Assisted Living
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

St. Petersburg (Historic Old Northeast)
6
Yes
A+
80
ISLAND SPLENDOR ALF INC
-
Prestigious Life Assisted Living
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

St. Petersburg (United Central)
-
Yes
-
65
-
-
Wentworth Central Avenue
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

St. Petersburg
240
Yes
-
72
ST PETERSBURG OPERATOR, LLC
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Masonic Home of Florida
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

-
-
No
-
75
-
-

Nestled in a picturesque 18-acre waterfront landscape in St. Petersburg, Florida, the Masonic Home of Florida stands as a true oasis of care, comfort, and unwavering commitment. With a dedication to providing top-notch assisted living and skilled nursing services, they uphold the highest standards in senior care, ensuring a personalized approach to meet the unique needs of each resident. From dietary planning to medication management, their round-the-clock services cater to every aspect of a resident’s well-being.
With a serene courtyard and seating areas, residents can bask in the tranquil surroundings and find solace in weekly chapel services and special holiday programs. The waterfront gazebo and dock offer a scenic retreat, providing a serene backdrop for moments of reflection and connection with nature. Housekeeping and linen and laundry services further elevate the living experience, while the beauty salon and barber services ensure residents look and feel their best. Emphasizing the importance of diet, the Masonic Home of Florida also places strong focus on promoting weight control, bone health, digestion, mobility, and appetite, ensuring residents thrive in every aspect of their well-being. 

Overview of Masonic Home of Florida

Nestled in a picturesque 18-acre waterfront landscape in St. Petersburg, Florida, the Masonic Home of Florida stands as a true oasis of care, comfort, and unwavering commitment. With a dedication to providing top-notch assisted living and skilled nursing services, they uphold the highest standards in senior care, ensuring a personalized approach to meet the unique needs of each resident. From dietary planning to medication management, their round-the-clock services cater to every aspect of a resident’s well-being.
With a serene courtyard and seating areas, residents can bask in the tranquil surroundings and find solace in weekly chapel services and special holiday programs. The waterfront gazebo and dock offer a scenic retreat, providing a serene backdrop for moments of reflection and connection with nature. Housekeeping and linen and laundry services further elevate the living experience, while the beauty salon and barber services ensure residents look and feel their best. Emphasizing the importance of diet, the Masonic Home of Florida also places strong focus on promoting weight control, bone health, digestion, mobility, and appetite, ensuring residents thrive in every aspect of their well-being. 

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Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology

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How We Score & Rank Senior Living Communities

At Assisted Living Magazine, our rankings are designed to help families compare senior living communities with clarity and confidence.
Each community is evaluated and ranked based on reputation, transparency, digital trust, and on-site quality signals.
Below is the full explanation of every factor and the exact weight it contributes to the final score.

Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.

What We Prioritize Most

The largest portion of every community’s score comes from resident feedback and online reputation (40%), which reflects real experiences shared by families and caregivers.
An additional 45% of the score comes from a combination of transparency and operational quality signals, including:

  • Photos, videos, and virtual tours (visual transparency)
  • Website quality and digital trust indicators
  • Occupancy levels and number of units (community scale & stability)

These factors help us evaluate how well a community presents itself and how consistently it meets resident needs.

Balancing Additional Factors

The final 15% of the score comes from supportive context data, including:

  • Walkability and local accessibility
  • Estimated property value
  • Pricing information

These elements provide helpful context but carry less weight because our rankings prioritize real-world satisfaction and care consistency first.
The result is a fair, clear, and data-driven ranking system for families researching senior living options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

What services do you offer?
  • Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
  • Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
  • Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
  • Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
  • Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
  • Senior-focused concierge medicine
  • Senior-focused nutritionist
  • Senior-focused personal training
  • Memory care specialists
  • Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
  • Custom hearing aids
  • Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
  • Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
  • Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
Virtual Tours & Videos

Check out our photo album

Check out our virtual tours

Check out our home videos

Resident interviews at our senior living facilities

Check out our resident interviews

Cost guide to senior living, assisted living, nursing homes, and more.

Check out our cost guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common questions from families.
What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

Cost guide to senior living, assisted living, nursing homes, and more.

Check out our cost guide.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

What services do you offer?
  • Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
  • Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
  • Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
  • Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
  • Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
  • Senior-focused concierge medicine
  • Senior-focused nutritionist
  • Senior-focused personal training
  • Memory care specialists
  • Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
  • Custom hearing aids
  • Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
  • Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
  • Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
Virtual Tours & Videos

Check out our photo album

Check out our virtual tours

Check out our home videos

Resident interviews at our senior living facilities

Check out our resident interviews