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Avg Monthly Cost: $5,263The average monthly cost across facilities in Tampa, FL. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 42/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Tampa, 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: 76The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Tampa, FL. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Assisted Living around Tampa

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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Canterbury Tower
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Tampa (South Tampa)
17
Facility 17
FL AVG 88
Rank #873 / 1058
Yes
56
Facility 56
FL AVG 40
Rank #407 / 1487
Canterbury Towers, Inc
95
Facility 95
FL AVG 83
Rank #128 / 876
5
40%
Facility 40%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #212 / 907
8
Facility 8
FL AVG 33
Rank #97 / 907
1.6
Facility 1.6
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #727 / 907
Not-For-Profit-Joyce Mitchell-A+
Angels Senior Living at South Tampa
AL
ADC
RC
Tampa (Palma Ceia)
56
Facility 56
FL AVG 88
Rank #724 / 1058
Yes
82
Facility 82
FL AVG 40
Rank #89 / 1487
Lighthouse Healthcare Group, LLC
97
Facility 97
FL AVG 83
Rank #68 / 876
14
42.9%
Facility 42.9%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #253 / 907
11
Facility 11
FL AVG 33
Rank #142 / 907
0.8
Facility 0.8
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #17 / 907
For-Profit-Benjamin GrecoStudio-
Promise Pointe Senior Living
AL
MC
Tampa
130
Facility 130
FL AVG 88
Rank #210 / 1058
Yes
23
Facility 23
FL AVG 40
Rank #1035 / 1487
Concordis Alf Tampa LLC
92
Facility 92
FL AVG 83
Rank #237 / 876
35
37.1%
Facility 37.1%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #192 / 907
34
Facility 34
FL AVG 33
Rank #520 / 907
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #158 / 907
For-Profit-Alyssa IngleStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Twin Creeks Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
MC
Riverview (Lithia)
96
Facility 96
FL AVG 88
Rank #485 / 1058
Yes
57
Facility 57
FL AVG 40
Rank #393 / 1487
Lithia Assisted Living, LLC
92
Facility 92
FL AVG 83
Rank #237 / 876
22
54.5%
Facility 54.5%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #419 / 907
23
Facility 23
FL AVG 33
Rank #351 / 907
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #158 / 907
For-Profit$325Christy EdwardsStudio / 1 Bed / Companion Suites-
Discovery Village At Tampa Palms
AL
IL
MC
Tampa (New Tampa)
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 88
Rank #253 / 1058
No
9
Facility 9
FL AVG 40
Rank #1283 / 1487
Britton (Tampa Palms)Trs LLC
93
Facility 93
FL AVG 83
Rank #203 / 876
30
56.7%
Facility 56.7%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #455 / 907
27
Facility 27
FL AVG 33
Rank #418 / 907
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #55 / 907
For-Profit-Angeline HernandezSuite / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Brookdale Bayshore
AL
IL
Tampa
190
Facility 190
FL AVG 88
Rank #47 / 1058
Yes
53
Facility 53
FL AVG 40
Rank #473 / 1487
Blc Tampa-Gc, LLC
68
Facility 68
FL AVG 83
Rank #756 / 876
41
53.7%
Facility 53.7%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #404 / 907
47
Facility 47
FL AVG 33
Rank #689 / 907
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #320 / 907
For-Profit$15,500Anne GiehlPrivate RoomsA+
Senior Point Assisted Living
AL
ADC
MC
Tampa (Northwest Tampa)
92
Facility 92
FL AVG 88
Rank #515 / 1058
No
73
Facility 73
FL AVG 40
Rank #179 / 1487
Senior Point Assisted Living Facility LLC
94
Facility 94
FL AVG 83
Rank #162 / 876
19
57.9%
Facility 57.9%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #485 / 907
19
Facility 19
FL AVG 33
Rank #280 / 907
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #158 / 907
For-Profit--Private / Semi-Private-
The Meridian at Brandon
AL
IL
MC
Tampa (Greater Palm River Point Cdc)
156
Facility 156
FL AVG 88
Rank #120 / 1058
Yes
42
Facility 42
FL AVG 40
Rank #684 / 1487
Brandon Opco LLC
89
Facility 89
FL AVG 83
Rank #342 / 876
22
72.7%
Facility 72.7%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #730 / 907
27
Facility 27
FL AVG 33
Rank #418 / 907
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #446 / 907
For-Profit$500Christopher T DefriezeStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
A Country Place Assisted Living Facility
AL
ADC
MC
RC
Tampa (Town N Country Alliance)
24
Facility 24
FL AVG 88
Rank #858 / 1058
No
37
Facility 37
FL AVG 40
Rank #788 / 1487
Villas Of Tampa, LLC (The)
96
Facility 96
FL AVG 83
Rank #100 / 876
11
18.2%
Facility 18.2%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #79 / 907
15
Facility 15
FL AVG 33
Rank #209 / 907
1.4
Facility 1.4
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #621 / 907
For-Profit-Robert Alan LoomisPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms-
Discovery Village at Westchase
AL
MC
Tampa (Berkeley Square)
140
Facility 140
FL AVG 88
Rank #168 / 1058
No
33
Facility 33
FL AVG 40
Rank #865 / 1487
Westchase Fl Senior Housing Opco LLC
84
Facility 84
FL AVG 83
Rank #474 / 876
22
54.5%
Facility 54.5%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #419 / 907
37
Facility 37
FL AVG 33
Rank #563 / 907
1.7
Facility 1.7
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #766 / 907
For-Profit$2,000Victor J Piperata II-A+
Allegro Hyde Park
AL
IL
Tampa (Hyde Park)
-Yes
88
Facility 88
FL AVG 40
Rank #43 / 1487
---------Private RoomsA+
Elysian Gardens Assisted Living Facility
AL
MC
Tampa (North Tampa)
50
Facility 50
FL AVG 88
Rank #753 / 1058
No
54
Facility 54
FL AVG 40
Rank #448 / 1487
Elysian Gardens LLC
83
Facility 83
FL AVG 83
Rank #496 / 876
44
50%
Facility 50%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #333 / 907
49
Facility 49
FL AVG 33
Rank #713 / 907
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #320 / 907
For-Profit$1,500Tiffeny ClaytonPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms-
Hudson Manor Assisted Living
AL
Tampa (Davis Islands)
66
Facility 66
FL AVG 88
Rank #655 / 1058
No
61
Facility 61
FL AVG 40
Rank #337 / 1487
Hudson Manor Opco LLC
66
Facility 66
FL AVG 83
Rank #777 / 876
47
46.8%
Facility 46.8%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #309 / 907
50
Facility 50
FL AVG 33
Rank #719 / 907
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #320 / 907
For-Profit$21,450Ana DiazSemi-Private / Private-
Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms
AL
MC
Tampa (Tampa Palms)
20
Facility 20
FL AVG 88
Rank #864 / 1058
No
24
Facility 24
FL AVG 40
Rank #1016 / 1487
Memory Lane Cottage At Tampa Palms, LLC
91
Facility 91
FL AVG 83
Rank #281 / 876
14
42.9%
Facility 42.9%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #253 / 907
23
Facility 23
FL AVG 33
Rank #351 / 907
1.6
Facility 1.6
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #727 / 907
For-Profit$775Kelly Jean Irish O'keefePrivate Rooms-
Tampa Gardens Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Tampa
125
Facility 125
FL AVG 88
Rank #237 / 1058
Yes
15
Facility 15
FL AVG 40
Rank #1175 / 1487
Pacifica Bg Mabry LLC
80
Facility 80
FL AVG 83
Rank #573 / 876
42
45.2%
Facility 45.2%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #286 / 907
53
Facility 53
FL AVG 33
Rank #733 / 907
1.3
Facility 1.3
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #545 / 907
For-Profit$2,000Susan AyalaSuite-
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The Colonnade at Northdale

3401 W Bearss Ave, Tampa, FL 33618
Overview of The Colonnade at Northdale

Recognized by the Florida Senior Living Association as the Best of the Best, The Colonnade at Northdale has proven its excellence in providing senior living experiences to its residents. This upscale resort style-community offers assisted living and memory care services to seniors in the Tampa, Florida area. Providing the highest standards of dining, amenities, and care, this community encourages a healthy and active lifestyle for seniors. From basic assistance for assisted living residents to intentionally designed programs for memory care residents, staff are available 24/7 to provide support and address the needs of each individual. 
Its management has thoughtfully designed, in detail, how to create a home-like environment with the right balance of services that make The Colonnade shine as a senior living community. It provides a comprehensive list of amenities such as restaurant-style dining curated by their in-house chef, and a wide variety of engaging activities– scheduled outings for shopping and entertainment, painting, bingo, and fun tournaments, which have been curated by their full-time activity director. 

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Overview of The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve

The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve is an exquisitely elegant community nestled in the heart of Tampa, Florida. With its charming and picturesque setting, this residence offers premier assisted living and memory care services that surpass expectations. All associates undergo specialized dementia training, ensuring they possess the knowledge and compassion to meet the unique needs of memory care residents.
Beyond the luxurious accommodations, residents are embraced by a plethora of amenities designed to enhance their lives. Lose yourself in the pages of a book in the library, unwind in the inviting lounge areas, or engage in invigorating activities in the wellness center. The beautifully landscaped courtyard and gardens provide a peaceful sanctuary, while the walking paths invite residents to explore the serene surroundings. Transportation services ensure easy access to local attractions and appointments, while concierge doctors and healthcare professionals are readily available to cater to residents’ medical needs. Assistance with medications is also provided, ensuring that residents receive the support they require.

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Overview of Weinberg Village Assisted Living

With a reputation for excellence since 1995, Weinberg Village delivers the finest care for residents and peace of mind for their families. Situated in Tampa Bay on 33 pristine acres, Weinberg Village is a sought-after senior care community open to all faiths with a culture representing Jewish traditions and values. Weinberg Village is the only assisted living facility on an intergenerational campus in Tampa, which promotes cross-generation philosophy, learning, and mentorship. 

Assisted living residents can select from various newly renovated, bright, and spacious apartments, each with a kitchenette for convenience and comfort. The secure and specialized memory care unit delivers a sense of routine, purpose, and accomplishment for residents with memory loss and related behavioral challenges. Weinberg Village recently partnered with the School of Aging Studies at the University of South Florida and was chosen to participate in a coveted four-week music-based study for memory care residents. Weinberg Village is thrilled to bring their residents unique opportunities to improve their lives. 

Another distinctive feature of Weinberg Village is the specialized Extended Congregate Care (ECC) license, which allows residents to age in place by ensuring a broader and higher level of supportive care. State-of-the-art on-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy rehabilitation improves the quality of life of Weinberg Village residents, especially when furry friends visit. 

Embraced by the enticing kitchen smells, residents look forward to the first-class kosher dining experience that caters to specific dietary needs. A plethora of mentally and physically stimulating activities that foster social, physical, and spiritual connections are available to take part in and residents can get pampered at the on-site beauty salon. 

Weinberg Village invites you to tour the facility and the beautiful grounds, with nature trails, lakes, and wildlife. Greeted by loyal staff who quickly become family to residents, it is evident why Weinberg Village was recently named Best in Senior Living.

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Haven ALF, Inc

1514 Haven Bend, Tampa, FL 33613
Overview of Haven ALF

Experience comfort and care like no other with Haven ALF., a safe retreat in Tampa, FL for those who need assisted living and memory care services. Here, they offer a wide range of services to accommodate residents’ individual needs, including daily living assistance, medication management, and memory-enhancing activities. Their excellent care team consists of well-trained and reliable professionals with genuine commitment to the well-being and happiness of their residents.

The community also ensures residents are liberated from their tedious chores like housekeeping and laundry so they can freely engage in fun and meaningful community activities. A healthy diet is also observed in the community, ensuring residents are served with well-balanced meals that cater to specific dietary needs. With round-the-clock care, excellent amenities, and a vibrant living environment, residents here are guaranteed to enjoy a relaxing living experience.

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Overview of The Colonnade at Carrollwood

The Colonnade at Carrollwood is a premier senior living community located in a quiet neighborhood in Tampa, FL offering assisted living services. The community provides various floor plans including spacious studios and elegant one-bedroom apartments. With 24/7 care and assistance, The Colonnade at Carrollwood ensures the comfort and safety of its residents. Through the exclusive HEARTS Welcoming Program, seniors receive the warmest welcome to keep their worries at bay.

Fostering a learning environment, the SRI University conducts university-style classes that cover various subjects including the Art of Being Happy. The community enhances the seniors’ physical, mental, and emotional health through fun and active activities and programs. The culinary team serves freshly made nutritious meals thrice daily to satisfy its residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The Colonnade at Carroll ensures its residents’ entertainment and leisure through its wonderful amenities including a media room with TV, a library, a fitness center, a bistro, a beauty salon and barber shop, club rooms, and aesthetic courtyards.

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Overview of Larry’s Family 2 Care ALF

Larry’s Family 2 Care ALF operates a five-bed residential senior home in the Pinehurst Community neighborhood of Tampa, Florida. Administered by Kirenia Guzman Martinez, the property uses a small-scale board and care setup that allows for close oversight of its residents. The home is staffed to support multiple care levels, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing-level support, enabling individuals to adjust their services if their physical needs change over time.

The surrounding neighborhood is car-dependent, meaning staff and visitors require a vehicle for daily shopping and errands. To help families manage care expenses, the facility accepts Medicaid benefits and Veterans Affairs assistance. Daily routines include a structured mix of social and physical activities, such as exercise classes, music programs, dancing, gardening, and movie showings.

The bilingual staff coordinates care in both English and Spanish. State regulatory records indicate that past inspections focused primarily on administrative themes like recordkeeping, food services, and emergency plan layouts, with a history of resolving identified items through standard corrective actions.

Prospective representatives can contact the Tampa office to discuss vacancy updates and current monthly rates.

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Overview of Stone Ledge Manor Assisted Living

Stone Ledge Manor, nestled in the serene locale of Thonotosassa, Florida, redefines senior living with its unique blend of top-tier healthcare and enticing amenities. This community specializes in delivering assisted living services, bolstered by an in-house team of caring physicians, podiatrists, and psychiatrists. This community has a state-of-the-art memory care unit with medication supervision. Stone Ledge Manor also extends companion services and offers access to physical, occupational, and speech therapists, ensuring comprehensive care for seniors with varying needs.
Complementing their healthcare offerings, Stone Ledge Manor provides a rich tapestry of amenities designed to enhance the lives of their cherished residents. Among these amenities are a well-appointed library, an inviting theater, and a game room for leisurely pursuits. Further enriching the experience is a charming café and a fully-equipped hair and nail salon. With these diverse options, seniors discover a home where joy and fulfillment thrive.

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Overview of Larry’s Family 1 Care ALF

Set in the blissful neighborhood of Tampa, FL, Larry’s Family 1 Care ALF is an intimate and inviting senior living community that offers an ideal space for assisted living. Residents here are well-cared for and supported with a reliable team of care experts available to offer various assistance. Snug and spacious accommodations provide residents with a relaxing space for enjoying their personal times, taking their well-deserved rest, or inviting their family and friends over.

Dedicated to helping residents live a vibrant and fulfilling retirement experience, Larry’s Family 1 Care ALF regularly conducts an array of engaging activities with something for everyone to enjoy. Delectable meals are also offered to give residents the convenience of not having to prepare their own meals. Here, the community, residents, their families, and caregivers work in collaboration for a harmonious living experience that benefits all.

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Overview of Alimar Assisted Living

Serving Tampa for 28 years, Alimar Assisted Living is a 56-bed residential community administrated by Wided Jabbes-Chabbar on West Columbus Drive in Tampa, Florida. The home is operated by All Care Senior Living LLC and provides nursing-level care and support for older adults needing daily activities help while maintaining their independence.

The community offers 24-hour staffing with trained caregivers assisting residents with eating, bathing, dressing, mobility, and medication management. Above personal care, Alimar includes adult daycare services, on-site medical services with doctors and nurses on staff, and therapists’ support. Lab work and X-ray services are available on-site, which can decrease trips off-property for routine health needs. Alimar Assisted Living takes insurance and HMO coverage, Medicaid, and Veteran Affairs Benefits, offering families numerous options to afford care. Daily life centers on three home-style meals served restaurant style, with snacks available between meals. The dining approach mirrors a focus on comfort food and steady nutrition. Beyond dining, the calendar includes exercise classes, games like bingo and dominoes, and monthly events with live music. Weekly laundry and daily housekeeping keep the living space maintained, and supervision from trained staff is present all the time. The Tampa location rates 23 on the Walk Score scale, indicating that most errands will need a car, and public transit is limited. That said, West Columbus Drive offers good car access.

State inspections have seen a clean compliance record, with no deficiencies recorded since 2013, when one documentation issue was urgently corrected. Complaint investigations over more than a decade have consistently found no substantiated issues, indicating a consistent approach to management and care.

A visit to Alimar, for families exploring options in Tampa, can give you a feel for how the daily rhythms and support level match what your dearest one needs. The neighborhood character likewise fits those prioritizing a calmer residential location over downtown walkability.

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Overview of Angels Senior Living at New Tampa

A 100-bed assisted living community on the northeast side of Tampa is Angels Senior Living at New Tampa. It’s set in a highly walkable neighborhood where most errands can be done on foot. Operated by Angels Senior Living At New Tampa, LLC and administrated by Yvette M, the community has been serving seniors for 11 years. It takes insurance and HMO coverage, Medicaid, and Veterans Affairs benefits, giving families numerous pathways to fund care.

Angels Senior Living at New Tampa offers respite care, its core assisted living services, and access to home health and private duty support for residents needing more care. Therapy solutions are available on-site, supporting residents who require rehabilitation or ongoing therapeutic services. Such services reflect the community’s focus on providing immediate care and pathways for residents to maintain health and independence. With a Walk Score of 89, the community sits in a location that makes it easy for family members to visit and for residents to enjoy the surrounding neighborhood. The highly walkable area supports aging in place with accessible errands and services nearby.

Staffing standards, medication management, and staff training have been the primary focus of state inspections. The community has been responsive to these recurring themes, and the latest complaint investigation on file found no deficiencies. This pattern denotes the facility has been working to address and maintain consistent practices in these key zones.

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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 Tampa, FL

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

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

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

Assisted living in Tampa, 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 Tampa, FL?

Assisted living facilities in Tampa, 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.