Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (67% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 26 days.
Fifty years is a long run for any senior care community, and Canterbury Tower has spent that run on Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa, inside a continuing lifecare retirement community that also houses assisted living and independent living residents. The nursing home component itself is small: 17 beds, all of them currently filled. That’s full occupancy, and it’s worth sitting next to the neighborhood context: Walk Score 56, moderately walkable, the kind of area where you could run some errands without a car but wouldn’t plan your week around walking.
Short-term rehab and respite care sit at the center of what’s offered here, the sort of care model built for someone coming off a hospital stay or a family that needs a temporary place for a parent while they regroup. Nursing coverage backs that up substantially. Residents get an average of 6 hours and 28 minutes of total nursing care daily, a number built from registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides working in combination rather than any single role carrying the load alone.
Outside of care hours, there’s a fitness center, a library, and a heated resort-style pool, plus gated parking that matters more than it sounds like when you’re visiting someone regularly. The calendar leans social: guest speakers, excursions, cultural events. Medicare and private pay are both accepted, so families aren’t boxed into one payment path.
On the regulatory side, inspections here have tended to center on infection prevention and control, care planning and documentation, and dietary and food service. Those are operational categories, the kind of thing regulators look at across nearly every nursing home, not flags specific to daily hands-on care. Here we have a fully occupied, decades-old facility with strong nursing hours and a rehab-first services list that reads as a place built for residents who need real clinical support to get back on their feet, not a long-term custodial stay.
Canterbury Tower is legally operated by Canterbury Towers, Inc., and administered by Joyce Mitchell.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total citations
| 8 | 33 | This facility has 76% fewer total citations than a typical Florida nursing home (8 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 76% better Rank #97 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 97th out of 907 homes in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Citations per inspection
| 1.6 | 1.3 | This facility has 23% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida nursing home (1.6 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 23% worse Rank #727 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 727th out of 907 homes in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 5 | 26 | This facility has had 81% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (5 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 81% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
| 2 | 16 | This facility has 88% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida nursing home (2 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 88% better |
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Inspection citation rate
| 40% | 62% | This facility has 22 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida nursing home (40% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 22% better Rank #212 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 212th out of 907 homes in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Florida average 4.3
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
Florida average 19.7
Florida average 4.48
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 6 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Florida average: 0.8
Florida average: 0.4
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
2,267 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 27 | 0 | 27 | 11,107 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 6 | 9 | 15 | 2,629 | 89 | 97% | 9 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,466 | 92 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,526 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 919 | 55 | 60% | 9.4 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 5 | 5 | 710 | 74 | 80% | 5.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 5 | 5 | 657 | 76 | 83% | 6.1 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 440 | 55 | 60% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 340 | 66 | 72% | 5.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 127 | 56 | 61% | 2.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 97 | 38 | 41% | 2.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 96 | 24 | 26% | 4 |
| Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 6 | 7% | 4.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 3% | 4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3% | 2 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
67% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
33% of new residents, often for short stays.
Historical financial and operational data for Canterbury Tower from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Pets Allowed
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (67% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 26 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
3.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Tampa's city center to Canterbury Tower's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.85 miles to nearest hospital (HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital)
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Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Canterbury Tower | NH AL IL RC SNF | Tampa (South Tampa) | 17
Facility
17
FL AVG
88
Rank
#873 / 1058 | - | - | 6.47
Facility
6.47
FL AVG
4.04
Rank
#3 / 181 | -6% | +60% | $0
Facility
$0
FL AVG
$78.9k
Rank
#1 / 185 | 95
Facility
95
FL AVG
83
Rank
#128 / 876 | 6
Facility
6
FL AVG
19.7
Rank
#18 / 181 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
FL AVG
4.5
Rank
#39 / 181 | - | 33 | A+ |
56
Facility
56
FL AVG
40
Rank
#407 / 1487 | Caridad Vinas | $3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#140 / 184 | $4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#158 / 184 | 142.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
142.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG
39.8%
Rank
#112 / 184 | 105326 | ||||
| Palm Garden Of Tampa | NH HOS PC RC SNF | Tampa (South Florida Terraces) | 120
Facility
120
FL AVG
88
Rank
#253 / 1058 |
93.9%
Facility
93.9%
FL AVG
84.4
Rank
#31 / 125 | +11% | 3.95
Facility
3.95
FL AVG
4.04
Rank
#91 / 181 | -49% | -2% | $0
Facility
$0
FL AVG
$78.9k
Rank
#1 / 185 | - | 24
Facility
24
FL AVG
19.7
Rank
#123 / 181 | 8.0
Facility
8.0
FL AVG
4.5
Rank
#170 / 181 | - | 113 | A+ |
27
Facility
27
FL AVG
40
Rank
#955 / 1487 | Michele Forney | $13.7MFiscal year ending 10/2023
Facility
$13.7MFiscal year ending 10/2023
FL AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#101 / 184 | $7.0MFiscal year ending 10/2023
Facility
$7.0MFiscal year ending 10/2023
FL AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#124 / 184 | 51.3%Fiscal year ending 10/2023
Facility
51.3%Fiscal year ending 10/2023
FL AVG
39.8%
Rank
#124 / 184 | 105591 | ||||
| Northdale Rehabilitation Center | NH RC SNF | Tampa | 120
Facility
120
FL AVG
88
Rank
#253 / 1058 |
92.6%
Facility
92.6%
FL AVG
84.4
Rank
#47 / 125 | +10% | 3.51
Facility
3.51
FL AVG
4.04
Rank
#158 / 181 | -4% | -13% | $0
Facility
$0
FL AVG
$78.9k
Rank
#1 / 185 | - | 15
Facility
15
FL AVG
19.7
Rank
#68 / 181 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
FL AVG
4.5
Rank
#118 / 181 | - | 111 | - |
22
Facility
22
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1057 / 1487 | Brian Mccoy | $14.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$14.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#116 / 184 | $7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#106 / 184 | 51.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
51.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG
39.8%
Rank
#68 / 184 | 105700 | ||||
| Woodbridge Care Center | NH PC SNF | Tampa (Town N County Park) | 120
Facility
120
FL AVG
88
Rank
#253 / 1058 |
94.5%
Facility
94.5%
FL AVG
84.4
Rank
#22 / 125 | +12% | 3.37
Facility
3.37
FL AVG
4.04
Rank
#168 / 181 | +43% | -17% | $4.9k
Facility
$4.9k
FL AVG
$78.9k
Rank
#121 / 185 | - | 21
Facility
21
FL AVG
19.7
Rank
#108 / 181 | 7.0
Facility
7.0
FL AVG
4.5
Rank
#157 / 181 | - | 113 | - |
72
Facility
72
FL AVG
40
Rank
#186 / 1487 | Woodbridge Nursing Holdco LLC | $14.0M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility
$14.0M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
FL AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#53 / 184 | $6.7M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility
$6.7M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
FL AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#138 / 184 | 47.5%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility
47.5%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
FL AVG
39.8%
Rank
#178 / 184 | 105426 | ||||
| Bayshore Pointe Nursing & Rehab Center | NH RC SNF | Tampa (South Tampa) | 117
Facility
117
FL AVG
88
Rank
#332 / 1058 |
90.2%
Facility
90.2%
FL AVG
84.4
Rank
#65 / 125 | +7% | 3.89
Facility
3.89
FL AVG
4.04
Rank
#104 / 181 | +50% | -4% | $23.6k
Facility
$23.6k
FL AVG
$78.9k
Rank
#144 / 185 | - | 33
Facility
33
FL AVG
19.7
Rank
#162 / 181 | 6.6
Facility
6.6
FL AVG
4.5
Rank
#151 / 181 | 1 | 106 | A+ |
71
Facility
71
FL AVG
40
Rank
#203 / 1487 | - | $11.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$11.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#142 / 184 | $6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#125 / 184 | 51.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
51.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG
39.8%
Rank
#29 / 184 | 105650 |
Canterbury Tower is located in Tampa, Florida.
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Canterbury Tower is in the South Tampa neighborhood of Tampa.
The team at Canterbury Tower speaks Creole, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
Canterbury Tower is legally operated by Canterbury Towers, Inc., and administered by Joyce Mitchell.
Canterbury Tower has a walk score of 56. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to FL state health department records, Canterbury Tower's license number is 13753.
Canterbury Tower's occupancy is 100%.
Canterbury Tower has been operating for approximately 50 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
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