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Best Assisted Living in Tarpon Springs, FL

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated May 2026

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

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Avg. Monthly cost: $4,800
National average: $5,600
Monthly cost range: $4,000–$6,500
National average: $3,400 – $8,200
Avg. Staff-to-Resident ratio: 1:6 to 1:12
National average: 1:6

Compare Assisted Living around Tarpon Springs

The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).

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Market Street Residence East Lake
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Tarpon Springs
64
Facility 64
FL AVG 90
Rank #686 / 1072
No
2
Facility 2
FL AVG 40
Rank #1402 / 1485
Sonida Tarpon Springs, LLC31
45.2%
Facility 45.2%
FL AVG 52.9%
Rank #293 / 918
43
Facility 43
FL AVG 34.4
Rank #656 / 918
1.4
Facility 1.4
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #632 / 918
For-Profit$9,500Teresa CovelliPrivate / Semi-Private RoomsA+
Brookdale Tarpon Springs
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Tarpon Springs
80
Facility 80
FL AVG 90
Rank #589 / 1072
Yes
40
Facility 40
FL AVG 40
Rank #724 / 1485
Arc Tarpon Springs, Inc30
60%
Facility 60%
FL AVG 52.9%
Rank #520 / 918
42
Facility 42
FL AVG 34.4
Rank #642 / 918
1.4
Facility 1.4
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #632 / 918
For-Profit$2,000Shanique Hyde-HeronStudio / 1 BedA+
Walton Place
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Tarpon Springs
98
Facility 98
FL AVG 90
Rank #486 / 1072
No
23
Facility 23
FL AVG 40
Rank #1033 / 1485
Tarpon Springs Assisted Living At Walton Place LLC39
56.4%
Facility 56.4%
FL AVG 52.9%
Rank #455 / 918
44
Facility 44
FL AVG 34.4
Rank #673 / 918
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #330 / 918
For-Profit$4,500Kenneth Ruthinoski--
East Lake Manor, Inc.
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Tarpon Springs
30
Facility 30
FL AVG 90
Rank #863 / 1072
No
68
Facility 68
FL AVG 40
Rank #233 / 1485
East Lake Manor, Inc.16
62.5%
Facility 62.5%
FL AVG 52.9%
Rank #567 / 918
17
Facility 17
FL AVG 34.4
Rank #246 / 918
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #330 / 918
For-Profit-Sylvester Remorca--
Fairway Chalet
AL
Tarpon Springs
14Fairway Chalet, INC.Danilo Labios
Jmb Loving Care, LLC
AL
Tarpon Springs
10Jmb Loving Care, LLCMichelle Bradley
John-Nell Manor
AL
Tarpon Springs
10Nenilla LaoNenilla Lao
Sunset Harbor Assisted Living
AL
Tarpon Springs
14Sunset Harbor Assisted Living, INC.Roland B. Richards
Tbi Residential Services, INC.
AL
Tarpon Springs
24Tbi Residential Services, INC.William Buka
Overview of Market Street Residence East Lake

Market Street Residences East Lake offers exceptional multi-sensory programming, and extraordinary culinary experiences in a memory care community dedicated to honoring senior residents and their families. With their unique approach to Memory Care, residents continue to enjoy their lifestyle as well as opportunities for maintaining faith and spiritual connections locally. This community’s commitment to green initiatives and local partnerships fosters a sense of common unity while catering to the unique needs of seniors with cognitive impairment.

Their convenient location provides seniors access to Florida’s charming brick streets, art galleries, antique stores, and specialty shops. Surrounding neighborhoods also have golf course landscapes, conservation areas, parks, and open spaces, giving ample opportunities for residents to explore and bask in nature’s beauty.

 

Assisted Living Facility #13131

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Overview of Brookdale Tarpon Springs

Tucked away in the quaint coastal town of Tarpon Springs, Florida, Brookdale Tarpon Springs offers a unique senior living experience. This vibrant community provides assisted living care, helping residents with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. With convenient amenities and a dedicated staff available 24/7 for emergencies, residents can focus on enjoying life, making new friends, and relaxing in the comfort of their cozy apartments.

Brookdale Tarpon Springs is committed to redefined independence and vibrant living. Among the many amenities provided by the community is a customized dining program that simulates dining at a favorite restaurant. Nature hikes, the B-Fit exercise program, craft gatherings, Wii bowling, and off-campus visits to Rays are just a few of the activities available to residents. By placing a strong focus on engagement and connection, every resident is given the opportunity to have an active and rewarding life.

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Walton Place

501 S Walton Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Overview of Walton Place

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.

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East Lake Manor, Inc.

722 E Lake Rd S, Tarpon Springs, FL 34688-7347
Overview of East Lake Manor, INC.

East Lake Manor, Inc. is a 30-bed assisted living facility that provides standard residential support and memory care. The property features 24-hour staffing, a schedule of daily activities, and shared common lounges, alongside practical services like weekly housekeeping, laundry, and medication distribution. Staffed by employees fluent in English and Spanish, the community accommodates diverse financial setups by accepting insurance, HMOs, Medicaid, workers’ compensation, and Veterans Affairs benefits.

State health department archives covering 16 separate evaluations between October 2013 and December 2023 record 17 total line-item infractions over the property’s timeline. This frequency breaks down to an annual average of 2.3 citations, tracking about 50% better than the typical Florida baseline. Because 12 of those 16 state visits flagged at least one minor required adjustment on initial paperwork, the home has a low long-term zero citations-per-inspection rate for absolute perfection on first reviews.

Older logs from 2013 to 2019 noted occasional administrative hurdles with staff training files, personnel background screenings, and staffing protocols, which the operator resolved. The modern data shows a clear upward shift, as four consecutive state visits from May 2021 through the final December 2023 review all came back completely clean. Regulators have never issued financial fines or administrative penalties against the facility.

Interested individuals looking for a smaller, residential care environment can use these official state summaries to check out the facility’s operational history. Since the public data highlights a low overall citation count that shifted into a multi-year run of flawless state evaluations up through the end of the tracking cycle, the documentation points to a stable operating framework. Booking an in-person tour is a great next step to check out the physical layout, view the common spaces, and talk with the team about financial options and care coordination.

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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 Tarpon Springs, FL

What is the average cost of assisted living in Tarpon Springs, FL?

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

What is the price range for assisted living in Tarpon Springs, FL?

Assisted living in Tarpon Springs, 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 Tarpon Springs, FL?

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

How many licensed assisted living facilities are there in Tarpon Springs, FL?

According to state licensing records, there are approximately ~5–10 licensed assisted living facilities in Tarpon Springs, FL.

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.