Bear Creek Commons
Independent Living · St. Petersburg, FL

Bear Creek Commons

Independent Living · St. Petersburg, FL

Overview of Bear Creek Commons

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.

(727) 914-0310

Types of Care at Bear Creek Commons

Independent Living
Walk Score
Walk Score: 43 / 100 Rank #666 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 666th out of 1486 homes in Florida. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida SNFs. 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.

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Amenities & Lifestyle

Game Room
Art Hall
Outdoor Gazebo

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What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Bear Creek Commons

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Address 6.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from St. Petersburg's city center to Bear Creek Commons's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.9 miles to nearest hospital (HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital)

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Financial Assistance for
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Bear Creek Commons is located in St. Petersburg, 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).
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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
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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.
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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).
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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).
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Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Bear Creek Commons

What neighborhood is Bear Creek Commons in?

Bear Creek Commons is in the Saint Petersburg neighborhood.

Is Bear Creek Commons in a walkable area?

Bear Creek Commons has a walk score of 43. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are there photos of Bear Creek Commons?

Yes — there are 2 photos of Bear Creek Commons in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the phone number of Bear Creek Commons?

(727) 914-0310 will put you in contact with the team at Bear Creek Commons.

Is Bear Creek Commons Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Bear Creek Commons is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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