Best Care Senior Living at St. Pete LLC

Assisted Living & Memory Care · St. Petersburg, FL

1001 9Th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 View map

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Best Care Senior Living at St. Pete LLC accepts Medicaid and Veteran Affairs Benefits.

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Best Care Senior Living at St. Pete LLC accepts Medicaid and Veteran Affairs Benefits.

Overview of Best Care Senior Living at St. Pete LLC

Ideally situated in the charming neighborhood of 9th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL, Best Care Senior Living at St. Pete LLC is an outstanding senior living community providing assisted living, memory care, adult day services, and home health care. Seniors and families can rest their worries with a dedicated and highly qualified team delivering the highest quality of care and support around the clock. Moreover, purposely designed amenities and vibrant spaces are provided to enhance cognition and promote safety.

Enrich your retirement with fun activities and stimulating programs for an active and well-engaged lifestyle. The community also offers respite care for one to two weeks, providing ample time for caregivers to rest. Best Care Senior Living at St. Pete LLC is great for seniors aiming to make the most out of their best years while receiving the utmost attention they deserve.

(727) 823-2651

120-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

6 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

Walk Score: 78 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusLicensed

IssuanceMay 29, 2024

ExpirationMay 28, 2026

CountyPinellas

License Number11357

RCFE NumberAL#11357

Best Care Senior Living at St. Pete LLC is legally operated by Best Care Senior Living At St Pete Llc, and administrated by Candace Gray.

Management CompanyBEST CARE SENIOR LIVING LLC

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Optional State Supplement

120 units

Total beds

120 units

Staffing

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

English Spanish Vietnamese

ContactMr. Khalid Sakr, Manager

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Daily Exercise

Movies/Cinema Feature

Bingo

Expansive Library

Board And Card Games

Craft Class

Sing A Longs

Specific Programs24-Hour Supervision

Since 2023 · 3 years of data 90 citations 77 inspections 20 fines $39.9K fined

Inspection Score

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

Legal Actions Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.

This Facility FL Average vs. FL Avg

Fines Total number of fines issued.
20
vs 5 avg
↑ 300% higher than FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$39.9k
vs $11.6k
↑ 244% higher than FL avg

Data reflects the most recent 3 years (since 2023).

Inspection Scorecard 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 2023 vs. Florida state average

Overall vs. FL average

Latest Inspection June 26, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	90	33	This facility has 173% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (90 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 173% worse Rank #880 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 880th 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 Average citations per year since 2023.	30	11	This facility has 173% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (30 vs. FL avg 11).↑ 173% worse
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	1.2	1.3	This facility has 8% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.2 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 8% better Rank #458 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 458th 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 State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	77	26	This facility has 196% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (77 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 196% worse
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	52	16	This facility has 225% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (52 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 225% worse
Inspection citation rate 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 #662 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 662nd 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 An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

June 26, 2025 complaint inspection found one Class 3 deficiency involving resident care rights and facility procedures.
April 10, 2024 routine inspection cited six deficiencies including food service, staff records, background screening, visitation, and dementia training.
Multiple complaint inspections in late 2023 identified Class 3 deficiencies in staff training, emergency planning, and Alzheimer's training.

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Building Type: Two-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Activities in this home

Arts and Crafts
Dancing
Games & Cards
Gardening
Music Programs
Shopping
Social Events & Outings
Theater & Movies

1.5 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from St. Petersburg's city center to Best Care Senior Living at St. Pete LLC's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.36 miles to nearest hospital (St. Anthony's Hospital)

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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).

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

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.

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).

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).

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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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).

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What neighborhood is Best Care Senior Living at St. Pete LLC in?

Best Care Senior Living at St. Pete LLC is in the Historic Uptown neighborhood of St. Petersburg.

What languages are spoken at Best Care Senior Living at St. Pete LLC?

The team at Best Care Senior Living at St. Pete LLC speaks English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

Is Best Care Senior Living at St. Pete LLC in a walkable area?

Best Care Senior Living at St. Pete LLC has a walk score of 78. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Best Care Senior Living at St. Pete LLC?

According to FL state health department records, Best Care Senior Living at St. Pete LLC's license number is 11357.

When does Best Care Senior Living at St. Pete LLC's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Best Care Senior Living at St. Pete LLC's license expires on May 28, 2026.

What payment types does Best Care Senior Living at St. Pete LLC accept?

Best Care Senior Living at St. Pete LLC accepts Medicaid, Other, and VA.

Does Best Care Senior Living at St. Pete LLC operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Best Care Senior Living at St. Pete LLC is registered as a for-profit in FL.

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