Sun Towers Retirement Community
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Sun City Center, FL
Sun Towers Retirement Community
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Sun City Center, FL
Sun Towers Retirement Community accepts Veteran Affairs Benefits, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Overview of Sun Towers Retirement Community
Set in a beautiful neighborhood in Hillsborough County, Sun City Center, FL, Sun Towers is an exceptional senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care and extended congregate care. The community offers a variety of studio one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, designed for comfort and living efficiency. Residents needing extra help with activities of daily living are met with compassionate care and assistance, provided by a kind and well-trained care team.
Tedious chores like housekeeping, meal preparation, and transportation are handled so residents don’t need to worry about keeping up with home maintenance, housework, and other responsibilities. Committed to giving residents plenty of opportunities for social engagement, the community allows residents to participate in various structured and unstructured on-site and off-site activities. Residents can look forward to three professionally prepared meals per day that are tailored specifically to their unique dietary needs, helping improve their health outcomes or manage chronic health conditions that they may have.
286-bed community Rank #6 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 6th out of 1,058 homes we track in Florida for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score: 54 / 100 Rank #449 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 449th out of 1,427 homes we track in Florida for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceJune 6, 2025
ExpirationMay 6, 2027
CountyHillsborough
License Number4991
State License TypesALF License #4991
Sun Towers Retirement Community is legally operated by Sun City Center Associates, Ltd.(L.p.), and administered by Haley Bauguss.
Management CompanyCLEAR CHOICE HEALTH CARE, LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit
Extended Congregate Care
286 units
Private
286 units
Total beds
286 units
Grab Bars
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety Features24/7 staff presence, emergency response systems, secure entryways, handrails, accessible layouts
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
English
Other
Spanish
Accept Medicaid
Accept Medicare
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab
24-Hour Staffing
Home Care
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes
Dining
Walking Paths
Transportation
Housekeeping
Laundry
Activities
Wellness Center
Activities
Wellness Programwellness classes, cultural events
Specific Programspersonalized assistance with daily routines, medication reminders and administration, organized social and recreational activities, individualized activities for memory care residents
Religious Services
Operating HoursMo-Su 00:00-23:59
Starting Price$3,000 per month
Inspection History
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.
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
6 points above the Florida average for nursing homes (83/100)
Rank #400 / 901 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 400th out of 901 homes we track in Florida for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 901 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 89 out of 100. Letter grade B+. 6 points above the Florida average for nursing homes (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-
$0vs $11.6k↓ 100% lower than FL avg
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.
Overall vs. FL average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (23% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (8% below)
• Inspections with citations (13% below)
• Inspection citation rate (39% below)
• Total citations (23% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (8% below)
• Inspections with citations (13% below)
• Inspection citation rate (39% below)
Citations
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 43 | 35 | This facility has 23% more total citations than a typical Florida nursing home (43 vs. FL avg 35).↑ 23% worse Rank #645 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 645th 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
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.2 | 1.3 | This facility has 8% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida nursing home (1.2 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 8% better Rank #441 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 441st 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
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 37 | 26 | This facility has had 42% more total inspections than the Florida average (37 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 42% more |
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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 nursing home (14 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 13% better |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 38% | 62% | This facility has 24 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida nursing home (38% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 24% better Rank #187 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 187th 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. |
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Room Sizes: 264 / 336 / 406 / 528 / 654 / 684 / 702 / 792 / 1026 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking Classes
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Sun Towers Retirement Community
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0.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Sun City Center's city center to Sun Towers Retirement Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
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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.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
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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| Tampa Lakes Health And Rehabilitation Center | NH HOS MC PC RC SNF | Lutz (North Tampa) | 179
Facility
179
FL AVG
88
Rank
#75 / 1,058 |
37.4%
Facility
37.4%
FL AVG
87.4
Rank
#119 / 121 | -57% | 3.49
Facility
3.49
FL AVG
4.04
Rank
#157 / 180 | -19% | -14% | $0
Facility
$0
FL AVG
$78.9k
Rank
#1 / 183 | - | 16
Facility
16
FL AVG
19.7
Rank
#78 / 179 | 2.7
Facility
2.7
FL AVG
4.5
Rank
#29 / 179 | - | 67 | A+ |
19
Facility
19
FL AVG
42
Rank
#1,109 / 1,427 | - | $22.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$22.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG
$14.6M
Rank
#17 / 159 | $10.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$10.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG
$9.5M
Rank
#44 / 159 | 49.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
49.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG
72.3%
Rank
#114 / 159 | 106112 | ||||
| Freedom Plaza | NH AL IL MC RC SNF | Sun City Center (Arbors At Freedom Plaza) | 113
Facility
113
FL AVG
88
Rank
#357 / 1,058 |
83.5%
Facility
83.5%
FL AVG
87.4
Rank
#94 / 121 | -4% | 5.20
Facility
5.20
FL AVG
4.04
Rank
#20 / 180 | -25% | +29% | $0
Facility
$0
FL AVG
$78.9k
Rank
#1 / 183 | - | 19
Facility
19
FL AVG
19.7
Rank
#98 / 179 | 6.3
Facility
6.3
FL AVG
4.5
Rank
#145 / 179 | - | 94 | - |
8
Facility
8
FL AVG
42
Rank
#1,301 / 1,427 | Christopher Grella | $18.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$18.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG
$14.6M
Rank
#38 / 159 | $19.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$19.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG
$9.5M
Rank
#7 / 159 | 105.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
105.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG
72.3%
Rank
#26 / 159 | 105866 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sun Towers Retirement Community
What languages are spoken at Sun Towers Retirement Community?
The team at Sun Towers Retirement Community speaks English, Other, and Spanish.
Who is the owner of Sun Towers Retirement Community?
Sun Towers Retirement Community is legally operated by Sun City Center Associates, Ltd.(L.p.), and administered by Haley Bauguss.
Is Sun Towers Retirement Community in a walkable area?
Sun Towers Retirement Community has a walk score of 54. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Sun Towers Retirement Community?
According to FL state health department records, Sun Towers Retirement Community's license number is 4991.
When does Sun Towers Retirement Community's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Sun Towers Retirement Community's license expires on May 6, 2027.
Does Sun Towers Retirement Community have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Sun Towers Retirement Community on this page.
Are pets allowed at Sun Towers Retirement Community?
No, Sun Towers Retirement Community has a no-pet policy.
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