Walton Place

Overview of Walton Place

Walton Place is an assisted living facility located in Tarpon Springs, Florida. It offers personalized care, a variety of activities, and a supportive community environment. Residents can enjoy amenities such as restaurant-style dining, housekeeping, and access to public transportation.

(727) 722-9600

98-bed community

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

Walk Score: 23 / 100

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

About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusLicensed

IssuanceSeptember 22, 2024

ExpirationSeptember 21, 2026

CountyPinellas

License Number12859

Walton Place is legally operated by Tarpon Springs Assisted Living At Walton Place Llc, and administrated by Kenneth Ruthinoski.

Owner NameTarpon Springs Assisted Living At Walton Place LLC

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Private

98 units

Total beds

98 units

Emergency SystemsEmergency call system in all rooms and restrooms.

Safety FeaturesWander guard system in Memory Care unit.

Staffing

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

English Spanish

Accept Medicaid

24-Hour Staffing

Spacious Private And Companion Rooms

Free Basic Utilities And Cable

Wireless Internet

Community Computer

Restaurant Style Dining

24 Hour Snack And Beverage Service

Nintendo Wii

Individualized Plans Of Care

Pharmacy Services

ActivitiesA range of activities to exercise both the mind and the body, including cooking lessons, gardening classes, and community outings.

Specific ProgramsSalon

Food DescriptionDietician planned meals are provided.

Since 2017 · 9 years of data 44 citations 39 inspections 2 fines $4.5K fined

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

Legal actions Enforcement actions taken against this facility.
0
vs 3 avg
↓ 100% fewer than FL avg
Fines Total number of fines issued.
2
vs 5 avg
↓ 60% fewer than FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$4.5k
vs $11.6k
↓ 61% lower than FL avg

Data reflects the most recent 9 years (since 2017).

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 2017 vs. Florida state average

Overall vs. FL average

Latest Inspection July 17, 2025 Complaint

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.	44	33	This facility has 33% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (44 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 33% worse
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2017.	4.9	3.7	This facility has 32% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (4.9 vs. FL avg 3.7).↑ 32% worse
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	1.1	1.3	This facility has 15% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 15% better

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.	39	26	This facility has 50% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (39 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 50% worse
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	22	16	This facility has 38% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (22 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 38% worse
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	56%	62%	This facility has 6 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (56% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 6% better

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

Walton Place, a Florida assisted living facility, underwent its most recent inspection on July 17, 2025, which reported deficiencies. During the reporting period from June 13, 2016 to September 4, 2025, Walton Place was inspected a total of 39 times, with all inspections citing deficiencies. A total of 44 line-item deficiencies were identified across these inspections. Common themes included records and documentation, resident care and rights, and dietary and food service issues. The facility has demonstrated improvement through the correction of previously cited deficiencies, indicating efforts to address concerns and enhance its services.

Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.

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Activities in this home

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

201.1 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Tarpon Springs's city center to Walton Place's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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 languages are spoken at Walton Place?

The team at Walton Place speaks English and Spanish.

Who is the owner of Walton Place?

The legal owner and operator of Walton Place is Tarpon Springs Assisted Living At Walton Place Llc.

Is Walton Place in a walkable area?

Walton Place has a walk score of 23. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Walton Place?

According to FL state health department records, Walton Place's license number is 12859.

When does Walton Place's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Walton Place's license expires on September 21, 2026.

What payment types does Walton Place accept?

Walton Place accepts Medicaid and VA.

Does Walton Place operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Walton Place is registered as a for-profit in FL.

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