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Best Independent Living in St. Petersburg, FL

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 12 independent living communities in St Petersburg, FL using Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in FL
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Avg Walk Score: 50/ 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: 89The 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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Addington Place at College Harbor
IL
AL
NC
NH
St. Petersburg
90
Facility 90
FL AVG 89
Rank #533 / 1074
No
3
Facility 3
FL AVG 40
Rank #1383 / 1486
Arhc Alspgfl01 Trs LLC
89
Facility 89
FL AVG 83
Rank #342 / 876
27
48.1%
Facility 48.1%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #328 / 919
29
Facility 29
FL AVG 33
Rank #463 / 919
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #331 / 919
For-Profit$5,500Kathleen TylerStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Westminster Shores
IL
AL
HC
MC
NH
St. Petersburg (Bahama Shores)
103
Facility 103
FL AVG 89
Rank #425 / 1074
No
2
Facility 2
FL AVG 40
Rank #1403 / 1486
Westminster Shores, Inc
91
Facility 91
FL AVG 83
Rank #281 / 876
20
50%
Facility 50%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #341 / 919
18
Facility 18
FL AVG 33
Rank #263 / 919
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #64 / 919
Not-For-Profit$3,500Laura Pesano--
American House St. Petersburg
IL
AL
MC
RC
St. Petersburg (Saint Petersburg)
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 89
Rank #256 / 1074
Yes
76
Facility 76
FL AVG 40
Rank #139 / 1486
Hsre-Ahr St. Petersburg Trs, LLC
94
Facility 94
FL AVG 83
Rank #162 / 876
25
48%
Facility 48%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #326 / 919
22
Facility 22
FL AVG 33
Rank #337 / 919
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #64 / 919
For-Profit-Eugene Edwin ValentineStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Westminster Palms
IL
AL
MC
NH
St. Petersburg (Historic Old Northeast)
60
Facility 60
FL AVG 89
Rank #695 / 1074
No
74
Facility 74
FL AVG 40
Rank #165 / 1486
Palm Shores Retirement Community, Inc
96
Facility 96
FL AVG 83
Rank #100 / 876
15
40%
Facility 40%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #220 / 919
14
Facility 14
FL AVG 33
Rank #201 / 919
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #64 / 919
Not-For-Profit-Elizabeth Kinsella-A+
Westminster Suncoast
IL
AL
HC
MC
NC
NH
St. Petersburg (Greater Pinellas Point)
60
Facility 60
FL AVG 89
Rank #695 / 1074
No
26
Facility 26
FL AVG 40
Rank #976 / 1486
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 #149 / 919
45
Facility 45
FL AVG 33
Rank #681 / 919
1.3
Facility 1.3
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #557 / 919
Not-For-Profit$7,000Chrystal Zecca--
The Villas of Casa Celeste
IL
AL
RC
Seminole
100
Facility 100
FL AVG 89
Rank #442 / 1074
No
32
Facility 32
FL AVG 40
Rank #888 / 1486
Kona Alf, LLC
79
Facility 79
FL AVG 83
Rank #589 / 876
44
59.1%
Facility 59.1%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #513 / 919
48
Facility 48
FL AVG 33
Rank #711 / 919
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #331 / 919
For-Profit$4,000Frances Davis-A+
The Princess Martha
IL
St. Petersburg (1St Avenue North)
-No
97
Facility 97
FL AVG 40
Rank #7 / 1486
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Bear Creek Commons
IL
St. Petersburg (Saint Petersburg)
-No
43
Facility 43
FL AVG 40
Rank #667 / 1486
---------1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Village Green Active 55+ Community
IL
St. Petersburg (Winston Park)
-Yes
11
Facility 11
FL AVG 40
Rank #1244 / 1486
---------1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed-
Presbyterian Towers Inc
IL
St. Petersburg (Downtown)
-No
93
Facility 93
FL AVG 40
Rank #22 / 1486
---------Studio / 1 Bed-
City Place Apartments
IL
St. Petersburg (Downtown)
-Yes
90
Facility 90
FL AVG 40
Rank #35 / 1486
---------1 Bed / 2 BedB-
Philip Benjamin Tower
IL
St. Petersburg (Saint Petersburg)
-No
54
Facility 54
FL AVG 40
Rank #448 / 1486
---------Studio / 1 Bed-
Overview of City Place Apartments

Surrounded by delightful local amenities in St. Petersburg, FL, City Place Apartments is a blissful retreat that offers independent living. Residents can keep their peace of mind with purposefully designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans. On-site maintenance and laundry spaces are available, ensuring residents have a hassle-free lifestyle.

Residents can spend their days as they please with recreation sites and amenities nearby, ideal for leisure and wellness. Restaurants and shops are also available, ensuring residents have plenty of dining options for their dietary needs and preferences. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. The community has a community center, a fitness center, a computer room, a library, and a courtyard.

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Overview of Philip Benjamin Tower

Ideally situated in the thriving neighborhood of St. Petersburg, FL, Philip Benjamin Tower is a blissful 55+ community that offers independent living. The community has a variety of specially designed and sophisticated floor plans, ensuring residents live comfortably. With a kind and highly trained team around the clock, residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle.

Residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness with cozy communal spaces and recreational activities. Distinct shops and local amenities are also available nearby, ensuring residents enjoy a variety of dining options. The community also welcomes small pets, so residents will not feel lonely during their stay. With plenty of amenities and dedicated services, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.

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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 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.