Compare Independent Living around St Petersburg
| Addington Place at College Harbor | IL AL NH SNF | St. Petersburg | 90
Facility
90
FL AVG
89
Rank
#524 / 1060 | No |
3
Facility
3
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1384 / 1487 | Arhc Alspgfl01 Trs LLC | 89
Facility
89
FL AVG
83
Rank
#342 / 876 | 27 | 48.1%
Facility
48.1%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#320 / 907 | 29
Facility
29
FL AVG
33
Rank
#453 / 907 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#320 / 907 | For-Profit | $5,500 | Kathleen Tyler | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| American House St. Petersburg | IL AL MC RC | St. Petersburg (Saint Petersburg) | 120
Facility
120
FL AVG
89
Rank
#255 / 1060 | Yes |
76
Facility
76
FL AVG
40
Rank
#139 / 1487 | Hsre-Ahr St. Petersburg Trs, LLC | 94
Facility
94
FL AVG
83
Rank
#162 / 876 | 25 | 48%
Facility
48%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#318 / 907 | 22
Facility
22
FL AVG
33
Rank
#328 / 907 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#55 / 907 | For-Profit | - | Eugene Edwin Valentine | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Westminster Palms | IL AL MC NH SNF | St. Petersburg (Historic Old Northeast) | 60
Facility
60
FL AVG
89
Rank
#683 / 1060 | Yes |
74
Facility
74
FL AVG
40
Rank
#165 / 1487 | Palm Shores Retirement Community, Inc | 96
Facility
96
FL AVG
83
Rank
#100 / 876 | 15 | 40%
Facility
40%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#212 / 907 | 14
Facility
14
FL AVG
33
Rank
#192 / 907 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#55 / 907 | Not-For-Profit | - | Elizabeth Kinsella | - | A+ |
| Westminster Shores | IL AL HC MC NH SNF | St. Petersburg (Bahama Shores) | 103
Facility
103
FL AVG
89
Rank
#418 / 1060 | Yes |
2
Facility
2
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1404 / 1487 | Westminster Shores, Inc | 91
Facility
91
FL AVG
83
Rank
#281 / 876 | 20 | 50%
Facility
50%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#333 / 907 | 18
Facility
18
FL AVG
33
Rank
#254 / 907 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#55 / 907 | Not-For-Profit | $3,500 | Laura Pesano | - | - |
| The Princess Martha | IL | St. Petersburg (1St Avenue North) | - | Yes |
97
Facility
97
FL AVG
40
Rank
#7 / 1487 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| City Place Apartments | IL | St. Petersburg (Downtown) | - | Yes |
90
Facility
90
FL AVG
40
Rank
#35 / 1487 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | B- |
| Presbyterian Towers Inc | IL | St. Petersburg (Downtown) | - | No |
93
Facility
93
FL AVG
40
Rank
#22 / 1487 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed | - |
| The Villas of Casa Celeste | IL AL RC | Seminole | 100
Facility
100
FL AVG
89
Rank
#435 / 1060 | Yes |
32
Facility
32
FL AVG
40
Rank
#889 / 1487 | Kona Alf, LLC | 79
Facility
79
FL AVG
83
Rank
#589 / 876 | 44 | 59.1%
Facility
59.1%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#504 / 907 | 48
Facility
48
FL AVG
33
Rank
#700 / 907 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#320 / 907 | For-Profit | $4,000 | Frances Davis | - | A+ |
| Philip Benjamin Tower | IL | St. Petersburg (Saint Petersburg) | - | Yes |
54
Facility
54
FL AVG
40
Rank
#448 / 1487 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed | - |
| Westminster Suncoast | IL AL HC MC NH SNF | St. Petersburg (Greater Pinellas Point) | 60
Facility
60
FL AVG
89
Rank
#683 / 1060 | Yes |
26
Facility
26
FL AVG
40
Rank
#977 / 1487 | Suncoast Manor Retirement Community Inc | 81
Facility
81
FL AVG
83
Rank
#556 / 876 | 36 | 30.6%
Facility
30.6%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#141 / 907 | 45
Facility
45
FL AVG
33
Rank
#670 / 907 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#545 / 907 | Not-For-Profit | $7,000 | Chrystal Zecca | - | - |
| Bear Creek Commons | IL | St. Petersburg (Saint Petersburg) | - | No |
43
Facility
43
FL AVG
40
Rank
#667 / 1487 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Village Green Active 55+ Community | IL | St. Petersburg (Winston Park) | - | Yes |
11
Facility
11
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1245 / 1487 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - |
Bear Creek Commons is a new affordable senior housing community set to open in Fall 2024 in St. Petersburg, Florida. The mid-rise development will offer 85 one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartment homes, with 651 square feet for one-bedroom units and 1,016 square feet for two-bedroom units. The community will feature a variety of amenities, including a game room, art hall, and gazebo, providing seniors with opportunities for recreation and socialization. All apartments will be equipped with multiple energy-efficient features, ensuring a comfortable and sustainable living environment.
Bear Creek Commons is committed to providing accessible housing options for seniors with disabilities. The community offers accessible units and reasonable accommodations upon request and at no charge to the resident household. This includes the installation of grab bars around each tub/shower unit, meeting or exceeding the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. Bear Creek Commons welcomes applications from seniors looking for affordable, convenient, and comfortable apartment homes in St. Petersburg, with no application or rental information available before Spring 2024. The community also accepts Section 8 housing vouchers, VASH, and other forms of agency rental assistance.
Live actively at Village Green Active 55+ Community, a welcoming 55+ community in St. Petersburg, FL, offering independent living. Featuring a variety of spacious and purposely built accommodations, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Residents also have easy access to their necessities and leisure with local amenities nearby.
A well-thought-out calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs is conducted, ensuring residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. For residents’ convenience, transportation services are available. The community has plenty of amenities, including a heated pool, a spa, a shuffleboard, a bocce ball, a pet park, a fitness center, an arts and crafts room, and walking and biking trails.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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 Independent Living in St. Petersburg, FL
What is the average cost of independent living in St. Petersburg, FL?
The average monthly cost of independent living in St. Petersburg, FL is approximately $1,870. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for independent living in St. Petersburg, FL?
Independent living in St. Petersburg, FL typically ranges from $467 - $4,356 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.
What is independent living?
Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.
How many independent living communities are listed on this page?
This page features 12 independent living communities in St. Petersburg, FL. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right independent living community in St. Petersburg, FL?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in St. Petersburg, FL, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in St. Petersburg, FL?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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