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
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This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total citations
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8 | 35 | This facility has 77% fewer total citations than a typical Florida nursing home (8 vs. FL avg 35).↓ 77% better Rank #91 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 91st out of 906 homes we track in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Citations per inspection
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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 #722 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 722nd out of 906 homes we track in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
Inspections
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This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total inspections
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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
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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
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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 #204 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 204th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.
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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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the state average. See the benchmark below for the typical score in this state; higher is better.
This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Florida average is: 72.3% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Canterbury Tower |
NH
AL
IL
RC
SNF
|
Tampa (South Tampa) |
17
Facility
17
FL AVG
88
Rank
#873 / 1,058
| - | - |
7.43
Facility
7.43
FL AVG
4.04
Rank
#3 / 180
| -6% | +84% |
$0
Facility
$0
FL AVG
$78.9k
Rank
#1 / 183
|
96
Facility
96
FL AVG
83
Rank
#129 / 901
|
6
Facility
6
FL AVG
19.7
Rank
#18 / 179
|
3.0
Facility
3.0
FL AVG
4.5
Rank
#39 / 179
| - | 33 | A+ |
56
Facility
56
FL AVG
42
Rank
#408 / 1,427
| Caridad Vinas |
$3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG
$14.6M
Rank
#158 / 159
|
$4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG
$9.5M
Rank
#142 / 159
|
142.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
142.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG
72.3%
Rank
#10 / 159
| 105326 | ||||
| Northdale Rehabilitation Center |
NH
RC
SNF
|
Tampa |
120
Facility
120
FL AVG
88
Rank
#253 / 1,058
|
95.8%
Facility
95.8%
FL AVG
87.4
Rank
#14 / 121
| +10% |
3.75
Facility
3.75
FL AVG
4.04
Rank
#134 / 180
| -4% | -7% |
$0
Facility
$0
FL AVG
$78.9k
Rank
#1 / 183
| - |
15
Facility
15
FL AVG
19.7
Rank
#68 / 179
|
5.0
Facility
5.0
FL AVG
4.5
Rank
#117 / 179
| - | 115 | - |
22
Facility
22
FL AVG
42
Rank
#1,056 / 1,427
| Brian Mccoy |
$14.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$14.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG
$14.6M
Rank
#80 / 159
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$7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG
$9.5M
Rank
#101 / 159
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51.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
51.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG
72.3%
Rank
#100 / 159
| 105700 | ||||
| Palm Garden Of Tampa |
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
|
Tampa (South Florida Terraces) |
120
Facility
120
FL AVG
88
Rank
#253 / 1,058
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95.6%
Facility
95.6%
FL AVG
87.4
Rank
#18 / 121
| +9% |
3.95
Facility
3.95
FL AVG
4.04
Rank
#87 / 180
| -49% | -2% |
$0
Facility
$0
FL AVG
$78.9k
Rank
#1 / 183
| - |
24
Facility
24
FL AVG
19.7
Rank
#122 / 179
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8.0
Facility
8.0
FL AVG
4.5
Rank
#168 / 179
| - | 115 | A+ |
27
Facility
27
FL AVG
42
Rank
#954 / 1,427
| Michele Forney |
$13.7MFiscal year ending 10/2023
Facility
$13.7MFiscal year ending 10/2023
FL AVG
$14.6M
Rank
#84 / 159
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$7.0MFiscal year ending 10/2023
Facility
$7.0MFiscal year ending 10/2023
FL AVG
$9.5M
Rank
#104 / 159
|
51.3%Fiscal year ending 10/2023
Facility
51.3%Fiscal year ending 10/2023
FL AVG
72.3%
Rank
#105 / 159
| 105591 | ||||
| Bayshore Pointe Nursing & Rehab Center |
NH
RC
SNF
|
Tampa (South Tampa) |
117
Facility
117
FL AVG
88
Rank
#331 / 1,058
|
92.3%
Facility
92.3%
FL AVG
87.4
Rank
#61 / 121
| +6% |
3.82
Facility
3.82
FL AVG
4.04
Rank
#122 / 180
| +50% | -5% |
$23.6k
Facility
$23.6k
FL AVG
$78.9k
Rank
#143 / 183
| - |
33
Facility
33
FL AVG
19.7
Rank
#161 / 179
|
6.6
Facility
6.6
FL AVG
4.5
Rank
#149 / 179
| 1 | 108 | A+ |
71
Facility
71
FL AVG
42
Rank
#203 / 1,427
| - |
$11.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$11.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG
$14.6M
Rank
#109 / 159
|
$6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG
$9.5M
Rank
#128 / 159
|
51.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
51.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG
72.3%
Rank
#99 / 159
| 105650 | ||||
| Woodbridge Care Center |
NH
PC
SNF
|
Tampa (Town N County Park) |
120
Facility
120
FL AVG
88
Rank
#253 / 1,058
|
97.3%
Facility
97.3%
FL AVG
87.4
Rank
#7 / 121
| +11% |
3.53
Facility
3.53
FL AVG
4.04
Rank
#157 / 180
| +43% | -13% |
$4.9k
Facility
$4.9k
FL AVG
$78.9k
Rank
#121 / 183
| - |
21
Facility
21
FL AVG
19.7
Rank
#107 / 179
|
7.0
Facility
7.0
FL AVG
4.5
Rank
#155 / 179
| - | 117 | - |
72
Facility
72
FL AVG
42
Rank
#186 / 1,427
| 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. | $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. | 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. | 105426 |
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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