Atrium Gardens
Memory Care & Respite Care · Tampa, FL

Atrium Gardens

Memory Care & Respite Care · Tampa, FL
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Atrium Gardens accepts Insurance and/or HMO and Medicaid.

Overview of Atrium Gardens

Recognized by MemoryCare.com as one of the best memory care communities in Tampa in 2020, Atrium Gardens is a senior living community dedicated to memory care. It is a family-owned and operated facility that offers an all-inclusive service for seniors experiencing memory loss who need both short-term and long-term care. It provides top-of-the-line care through its multidisciplinary team of caregivers and medical professionals and the individualized service plans created to ensure personalized care is given. 
Each resident can opt to stay in a private, deluxe, or shared room complete with daily housekeeping, private bathrooms, spacious closets, and maintenance services. Around-the-clock care staff reside on the premises to provide 24-hour assistance with ADLs, medication management, health maintenance, and regular wellness checks. Other features of the Atrium Gardens include charming landscaped grounds, planned social events, sizable gathering areas, special dietary menus planned by a registered dietitian, and transportation services.

Bed community size
38-bed community Rank #829 / 1074Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 829th out of 1074 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 46 / 100 Rank #590 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 590th out of 1486 homes in Florida. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusLicensed
IssuanceFebruary 20, 2026
ExpirationFebruary 19, 2028
CountyHillsborough
License Number8803

Ownership & Operating Entity

Atrium Gardens is legally operated by Atrium Gardens Alf, Llc, and administrated by Katrina Sheppard.

Management CompanyKELLMAG MANAGEMENT INC
Profit StatusFor-Profit

Type Of Units

Private
38 units
Total beds
38 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Languages Spoken

English Spanish

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Beauty Salon & Barber Shop
Bright
Spacious Gathering Areas For Entertainment & Recreation
Chef-Prepared Breakfast
Lunch And Dinner
Private Dining For Special Occasions
Specific ProgramsPlanned Social Events and Entertainment, Full-Time Life Enrichment Director, Transportation, Dining Amenities, Individualized Care, 24 hour Resident Care Staff, Specialty Trained Staff, Regular Wellness Checks, Short Term Respite Care.

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionRestaurant-style dining with chef-prepared meals.

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Inspection History

In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is the primary authority that conducts unannounced inspections and completes official health quality reports for all healthcare facilities.

Since 2013 · 13 years of data 40 citations 37 inspections 2 fines $15.5K fined
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.

6 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #626 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 626th out of 876 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Inspection score: 77 out of 100. Letter grade C+. 6 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Florida state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2013 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average 5 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (21% above)
• Citations per year (24% above)
• Total inspections (42% above)
• Inspections with citations (56% above)
• Inspection citation rate (10% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (15% below)
Latest Inspection March 5, 2025 Complaint

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This Facility FL Average vs. FL Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 40 33 This facility has 21% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (40 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 21% worse Rank #612 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 612th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2013. 3.1 2.5 This facility has 24% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (3.1 vs. FL avg 2.5).↑ 24% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.1 1.3 This facility has 15% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 15% better Rank #331 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 331st out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This Facility FL Average vs. FL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 37 26 This facility has 42% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (37 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 42% worse
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 25 16 This facility has 56% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (25 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 56% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 68% 62% This facility has 6 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (68% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 6% worse Rank #665 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 665th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on March 5, 2025, found no deficiencies during a complaint investigation.
  • Past inspections showed recurring Class 3 deficiencies mainly in staff training, resident care, and records, with some issues corrected over time.
  • A July 26, 2016 complaint inspection cited four deficiencies including two with severity levels 1 and 2 in resident care supervision and medication records.

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Address 9.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Tampa's city center to Atrium Gardens's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.07 miles to nearest hospital (AdventHealth Pepin Heart Institute)

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Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Florida

Atrium Gardens is located in Tampa, Florida.
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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled
General Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Case management

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
FL

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (up to 10 days/year)

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds
Asset Limits ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.
FL

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Benefits
Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual, including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits
Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

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RC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Atrium Gardens

What languages are spoken at Atrium Gardens?

The team at Atrium Gardens speaks English and Spanish.

Who is the owner of Atrium Gardens?

The legal owner and operator of Atrium Gardens is Atrium Gardens Alf, Llc.

Is Atrium Gardens in a walkable area?

Atrium Gardens has a walk score of 46. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Atrium Gardens?

According to FL state health department records, Atrium Gardens's license number is 8803.

When does Atrium Gardens's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Atrium Gardens's license expires on February 19, 2028.

What payment types does Atrium Gardens accept?

Atrium Gardens accepts Insurance and/or HMO and Other.

Does Atrium Gardens operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Atrium Gardens is registered as a for-profit in FL.

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