Compiled from Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) & CMS Public Records • Mechanically Audited September 27, 2026
Assisted Living Costs in Tampa-St. Petersburg, Florida (2026 Guide)
In 2026, the median cost of assisted living in Tampa-St. Petersburg is $4,200 per month ($50,400 annually). Memory care averages $5,250/mo across 194 state-licensed communities. State Medicaid waivers through Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care (SMMC LTC) may offset care fees.
Tampa-St. Petersburg Senior Living Overview
The Tampa-St. Petersburg metro market features 194 state-inspected assisted living communities. The monthly median of $4,200 compares with $4,450 statewide across Florida.
Licensed Assisted Living & Memory Care in Tampa-St. Petersburg
Primary state records licensed under Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). Featuring active licensed bed capacities, dementia care endorsements, and dated local rate schedules.
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| Community & State License | Licensing Tier & Endorsement | Verified Base Quote | Entrance Fee & Date | Official Registry |
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Bayshore Memory Care 7315 Bayshore Dr, Tampa • 96 Licensed Beds License: AHCA-11880 |
Dedicated Memory Care Limited Mental Health (LMH) |
$5,100/mo Secured Memory Care Studio |
Fee: $2,500 Verified: 2026-08-05 |
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Grand Villa of St. Petersburg 3600 34th St S, St. Petersburg • 160 Licensed Beds License: AHCA-10940 |
Assisted Living, Respite Care Standard Assisted Living |
$3,950/mo Semi-Private Studio |
Fee: $1,500 Verified: 2026-07-15 |
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Aston Gardens at Tampa Bay 12951 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa • 145 Licensed Beds License: AHCA-11102 |
Assisted Living, Memory Care Limited Nursing Services (LNS) |
$4,600/mo Private Studio Apartment |
Fee: $2,500 Verified: 2026-08-11 |
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The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve 18600 Highwoods Preserve Pkwy, Tampa • 82 Licensed Beds License: AHCA-12654 |
Dedicated Memory Care Extended Congregate Care (ECC) |
$5,250/mo Private Memory Suite |
Fee: $3,000 Verified: 2026-07-19 |
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Official CMS Inspection & Penalty Log: Tampa-St. Petersburg
Primary data pulled directly from federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (data.cms.gov 4pq5-n9py). Showing certified skilled nursing & long-term care facilities in Tampa-St. Petersburg with cycle 1 health citations and documented fines.
| Certified Provider & Location | Overall CMS Rating | Health Deficiencies | Federal Fines & Penalties | Official Audit |
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Aviata At The Sea - Pasadena 1820 Shore Dr S, South Pasadena • 58 Certified Beds |
★★☆☆☆ (2/5) | 11 Deficiencies | $69,309 (12 fines) | View CMS Log ↗ |
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Community Convalescent Center 2202 W Oak Ave, Plant City • 120 Certified Beds |
★☆☆☆☆ (1/5) | 20 Deficiencies | $111,183 (1 fine) | View CMS Log ↗ |
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Shore Acres Care Center And Rehab 4500 Indianapolis St Ne, Saint Petersburg • 109 Certified Beds |
★★★☆☆ (3/5) | 8 Deficiencies | $0 Fines | View CMS Log ↗ |
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Bayside Care Center 811 Jackson St N, Saint Petersburg • 92 Certified Beds |
★★★☆☆ (3/5) | 6 Deficiencies | $3,728 (1 fine) | View CMS Log ↗ |
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Lexington Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center 6300 46th Ave N, Saint Petersburg • 159 Certified Beds |
★★★☆☆ (3/5) | 14 Deficiencies | $17,345 (1 fine) | View CMS Log ↗ |
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South Heritage Health & Rehabilitation Center 718 Lakeview Ave S, Saint Petersburg • 74 Certified Beds |
★☆☆☆☆ (1/5) | 18 Deficiencies | $145,109 (2 fines) | View CMS Log ↗ |
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Morton Plant Rehabilitation Center 400 Corbett St, Belleair • 126 Certified Beds |
★★★★★ (5/5) | 5 Deficiencies | $0 Fines | View CMS Log ↗ |
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Aviata At Lakeside Oaks 1061 Virginia St, Dunedin • 93 Certified Beds |
★★☆☆☆ (2/5) | 8 Deficiencies | $8,788 (1 fine) | View CMS Log ↗ |
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