Market Street Residence East Lake in Tarpon Springs, FL

Overview of Market Street Residence East Lake

Market Street Residences East Lake offers exceptional multi-sensory programming, and extraordinary culinary experiences in a memory care community dedicated to honoring senior residents and their families. With their unique approach to Memory Care, residents continue to enjoy their lifestyle as well as opportunities for maintaining faith and spiritual connections locally. This community’s commitment to green initiatives and local partnerships fosters a sense of common unity while catering to the unique needs of seniors with cognitive impairment.

Their convenient location provides seniors access to Florida’s charming brick streets, art galleries, antique stores, and specialty shops. Surrounding neighborhoods also have golf course landscapes, conservation areas, parks, and open spaces, giving ample opportunities for residents to explore and bask in nature’s beauty.

Assisted Living Facility #13131

Facility Direct Line (727) 202-9314 info@watercrestslg.com

64-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

10 years in operation

A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 2 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

IssuanceMay 30, 2025

ExpirationMay 29, 2027

CountyPinellas

License Number13131

Market Street Residence East Lake is legally operated by Sonida Tarpon Springs, LLC, and administered by Teresa Covelli.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Private

64 units

Total beds

64 units

Staffing

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

ContactMs. Kristen Lynn Dalrick, Administrator (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Since 2018 · 8 years of data 43 citations 31 inspections 3 fines $9.5K fined

Inspection Score

4 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.
3
vs 5 avg
↓ 40% fewer than FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$9.5k
vs $11.6k
↓ 18% lower than FL avg

Data reflects the most recent 8 years (since 2018).

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 2018 vs. Florida state average

Overall vs. FL average

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.	43	33	This facility has 30% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (43 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 30% worse Rank #646 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 646th 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. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2018.	5.4	4.1	This facility has 32% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (5.4 vs. FL avg 4.1).↑ 32% worse
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	1.4	1.3	This facility has 8% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.4 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 8% worse Rank #621 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 621st 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. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

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.	31	26	This facility has had 19% more total inspections than the Florida average (31 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 19% more
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	14	16	This facility has 13% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (14 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 13% better
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	45%	62%	This facility has 17 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (45% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 17% better Rank #286 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 286th 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. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

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

MAGNOLIA TRAILS AT EAST LAKE's latest inspection, conducted on August 21, 2025, reported that deficiencies were cited. Over the reporting period from February 6, 2018 to October 9, 2025, a total of 31 inspections were performed, with all 31 resulting in identified deficiencies. The facility accumulated 43 line-item deficiencies across various inspection types, including complaints and standard inspections. Common themes among these deficiencies include records and documentation, resident care and rights, and dietary services. In response to the cited issues, the facility has demonstrated efforts to correct its practices, as indicated by a status of "Deficiencies Corrected."

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What does this home offer?

Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

Building Type: Single-story

Activities in this home

Arts and Crafts
Cooking Classes
Dancing
Exercise Classes
Games & Cards
Gardening
Music Programs
Social Events & Outings
Theater & Movies
Yoga

Reviews

Market Street Residence East Lake Reviews

Patricia J Johnson

These pictures do not depict the truth about this facility. Staff is negligent, understaffed, residents are left on their on & arguments & fights breakout. As a visitor to my sister, I was hit in the face with a packet of disposable wipes & water was dumped on me while I am sitting with my sister & another resident. I had to escort the resident who did this to the staff, let them know what she had done & all they said "Are you ok?". This same resident punched another lady who was sitting in a wheelchair twice in her head. The staff just moved this lady away & didn't check on the lady in the wheelchair. Another lady had her arm cut & was bleeding when I arrived & the children of this lady where told 3 different stories as to how this happened. It was finally found out that another resident did this to their Mother. If this is going on while I am visiting, what goes on when no one is watching?

Rating Their Experiences

What do you like most about living here?

The building is beautiful - care is not!

Are there enough caregivers to handle the residents' needs, especially during emergencies?

Are the common areas pleasant and comfortable for socializing or relaxing?

How do you feel about the level of social interaction available with other residents?

The residents just wonder around amongst themselves with no Physical Therapy or stimulus.

How was the units offered in this community?

N/A

Do you feel safe living in this community?

How well do you think the community handles emergencies or unexpected events?

Not well - safety is not a priority

How would you rate the quality and variety of the meals? (1-5)

Are special diets handled well?

Is the dining schedule flexible enough to meet your preferences?

Yes

Are there any hidden fees or unexpected charges?

N/A

Would you recommend this community to others looking for senior living options?

Absolutely not!

Is there anything you wish you knew before moving in?

The meals are not handled well in helping residents who no longer have the ability to use their utensils to cut up their food or feed themselves. I witnessed plates of food set in front of residents, they were unable to help themselves, the plate of food was taken away & they hadn't eaten anything. I heard a couple of the staff personnel say to the kitchen staff, "save some of that for me, I want some".

Lack of compassion for the residents is missing, turn over in residents in this facility is very high!

3.6 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Tarpon Springs's city center to Market Street Residence East Lake's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 8.24 miles to nearest hospital (Mease Countryside Hospital)

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


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Market Street Residence East Lake	AL MC	Tarpon Springs	64	No	2	Sonida Tarpon Springs, LLC	79	31	45.2% Facility 45.2% FL AVG 61.5% Rank #286 / 907	43 Facility 43 FL AVG 33 Rank #646 / 907	1.4 Facility 1.4 FL AVG 1.3 Rank #621 / 907	For-Profit	$9,500	Teresa Covelli	Private / Semi-Private Rooms	A+
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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

What languages are spoken at Market Street Residence East Lake?

The team at Market Street Residence East Lake speaks English.

Who is the owner of Market Street Residence East Lake?

Market Street Residence East Lake is legally operated by Sonida Tarpon Springs, LLC, and administered by Teresa Covelli.

Is Market Street Residence East Lake in a walkable area?

Market Street Residence East Lake has a walk score of 2. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Market Street Residence East Lake?

According to FL state health department records, Market Street Residence East Lake's license number is 13131.

When does Market Street Residence East Lake's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Market Street Residence East Lake's license expires on May 29, 2027.

What payment types does Market Street Residence East Lake accept?

Market Street Residence East Lake accepts Other.

Does Market Street Residence East Lake operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Market Street Residence East Lake is registered as a for-profit in FL.

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