10 Best Nursing Homes in St Petersburg, FL
Florida has long been considered an ideal place to retire to, which is certainly true of St. Petersburg, a city nicknamed The Sunshine City. It’s also no surprise that St. Petersburg is a city that has plenty of options for people looking for nursing homes. For those who want to live in a warm climate surrounded by plenty to do — from nature to art — St. Petersburg is a great place to be.
Sometimes referred to as skilled nursing facilities, nursing homes provide some level of medical care for residents. It should be noted that people looking into nursing homes could be seeking different types of care. Assisted living facilities offer support for seniors who need help with daily activities but are still somewhat active in everyday life, while memory care offers 24/7 support for those who have Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other memory-related needs. Assisted living and memory care living facilities are often bundled within the category of nursing homes, but they offer different services.
For those looking to move to St. Petersburg, Florida, you’ll find plenty of options with A Place For Mom’s partner facilities. There are 32 assisted living and memory care facilities within 10 miles of downtown St. Petersburg, including communities like Sunset Beach and Pasadena. This guide will tell you everything you need to know about the process, from how much it costs to how to pay for those expenses, plus it will highlight activities in the St. Petersburg area.
Nursing Homes Facilities near St Petersburg, FL
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It’s good. I think the care is good. They’re very good about keeping in contact with us, the family. They call us about everything.
We had our first meeting today with the head nurse and some of the staff, along with PT and the planning person. I had a lot of my questions answered. The building is older, but they keep it clean. The food...
My mother is in this community. The staff is taking good care of my mother and they do a good job. She seems happy. She is kept clean and has a clean atmosphere. We are happy with everything.
I cannot say enough positive comments about this facility. Having a family member transition is always hard on both the one changing from independent assisted living to memory care assisted living. The staff...
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- Costs of nursing homes in the St. Petersburg area
- How people pay for a nursing home in St. Petersburg
- Understand Florida laws and regulations for nursing homes
- What to expect from nursing homes in St. Petersburg
- Explore senior care with confidence
- Unfamiliar with St. Petersburg? Highlights for seniors
- Health care for seniors in St. Petersburg
- Transportation for seniors in St. Petersburg
- Senior activities in St. Petersburg
Costs of nursing homes in the St. Petersburg area
The average cost of a private room in a nursing home facility in St. Petersburg is $9,885.[02] According to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data, the average costs in St. Petersburg are $3,930 for assisted living and $4,038 for memory care; these figures include any additional fees paid by seniors.[01]
The cost of an assisted living facility or memory care unit will depend on a variety of factors, but the figures above include amenities and features like wheelchair accessibility, holistic care, common areas for socialization, and chef-prepared meals.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in St Petersburg, FL vs. nearby cities
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in St Petersburg, FL vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in St Petersburg, FL by room type
Average cost of Nursing Homes in St Petersburg over time
How people pay for a nursing home in St. Petersburg
There are several ways for people to pay for nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care in St. Petersburg, Florida. Here you will find everything you need to know about how to cover the cost of senior living through private pay, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs benefits, Medicaid, or Medicare.
Understand Florida laws and regulations for nursing homes
All skilled nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and memory care facilities are required to be licensed in Florida. This is done a little differently depending on the definition of care service.
Nursing homes in Florida are licensed by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). Because they are required to be licensed, they undergo regular inspections. For nursing homes, inspections in Florida happen every one to three years, though they are typically conducted once a year unannounced. These inspections are completed to make sure that Florida nursing homes are following state and federal guidelines.[04] If a nursing home does not meet standards set by the state and federal government, they are required to submit a Plan of Correction.[04] Anyone interested can view inspection reports through AHCA’s Public Records Search.
Nursing homes must do several things to keep their license. Every nursing home in Florida must have at least one dietician, nurse, and physician on the grounds at all times. All nursing homes must provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment. Nursing homes must also be set up for individuals with physical ailments, meaning that they are required to have ramps, safety rails, and other precautions to prevent falls and accidents. Medical staff at nursing homes are required to meet ongoing education requirements.
Florida nursing home staffing requirements revolve around three levels of care providers: certified nursing assistants (CNAs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and registered nurses (RNs). It is required that there are enough CNAs, LPNs, and RNs to provide 3.6 hours of direct care per patient per week.[04]
Assisted living rules and regulations
Assisted living facilities in Florida are considered a vital part of long-term care; they are required to be licensed by the Bureau of Health Facility Regulation, and relicensing occurs every two years.[05] Beyond standard licensure, specialty licenses such as limited nursing services, extended congregate care, and limited mental health services can be acquired by facilities offering specialized care plans.
To become licensed, assisted living facilities must meet standards when it comes to staffing and staff training; for example, the regulations require minimum staff hours per week for different numbers of residents to ensure adequate coverage for residents’ needs. Inspections occur at the time of licensing, as well as any time the licensing agency deems an inspection necessary. Inspections assess food safety, physical safety, and biomedical waste; interested parties can find inspections via the Agency for Health Care Administration’s public records.
Assisted living facilities are required to have at least one staff member with certification in First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation be on the premises 24 hours a day.[05] The kitchen staff is required to provide meals that meet the nutritional needs of residents, including therapeutic diets ordered by medical providers.
Residents also must meet eligibility restrictions. Those who wish to live in assisted living cannot need 24-hour assistance, need to be able to perform many of the activities of daily living, and should be able to participate in social or leisure activities. New residents in all Florida assisted living facilities are examined by a licensed nurse within 60 days of moving in and are then examined monthly thereafter.[05]
Memory care facilities rules and regulations
Memory care facilities are similarly inspected, but they meet slightly different requirements. For example, memory care facilities are required to have one person on staff at all times who is trained specifically for dementia care.[06] The Bureau of Healthy Facility Regulation licenses all memory care living facilities in Florida; all memory care facilities are inspected upon licensing, with licensing needing to be renewed every two years. Inspections cover food safety, physical safety, staffing requirements, and emergency procedures.
Residents also have to meet certain requirements; to be admitted to a memory care facility, one must have a medical evaluation no more than 60 days prior to moving in, or no more than 30 days after moving in. This evaluation helps determine a personalized care plan for each resident in memory care.[06]
Florida Department of Health contact information
Florida Department of Health
4052 Bald Cypress Way
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Phone: 850-245-4444
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
COVID-19 regulations for St. Petersburg nursing homes
No COVID-19 mandates for assisted living or memory care facilities exist in St. Petersburg. The city primarily recommends following the Centers for Disease Control guidelines.
What to expect from nursing homes in St. Petersburg
Moving into skilled nursing care, assisted living, or memory care living is not an easy decision. Not only do you have to find a place that can offer the proper level of care for you or your loved one, but you also want to find a place that offers the desired lifestyle. Fortunately, St. Petersburg, Florida, has plenty of options.
A variety of care options for different needs
A Place For Mom does not partner with nursing homes, but it does have 32 partner assisted living or memory care facilities within a 10-mile radius of downtown St. Petersburg. Four of these are standalone assisted living facilities, while one is a standalone memory care facility. Five offer a combination of assisted living and independent living, while six go one step further and add memory care into the mix, offering a progressive type of care that’s appealing to careseekers as it covers many life stages. Three offer a mix of assisted living, adult day care, and memory care, and 11 are considered assisted living/memory care.
For those interested in group homes, St. Petersburg offers one standalone group home, as well as one facility that’s a combination of a group home and a memory care complex. There’s truly a right setting for all residents of St. Petersburg.
Amenities and activities that embrace seniors’ stage of life
The goal of assisted living or memory care living is to make life as fulfilling as possible for residents while they are under a facility’s roof. Because of that, assisted living facilities and memory care facilities offer a whole host of activities and amenities. There are organized outings and group activities and, depending on the facility, you’ll find a bar, a dining area, a theater, game rooms, TV lounges, barber shops, and more. More than three-quarters of A Place for Mom’s partner facilities offer activity directors, art classes, live music, picnics or BBQs, and holiday parties.
Health care to keep daily needs manageable
Health care differs from place to place and type of facility — whether it is an assisted living facility or a memory care facility — but you should expect to find some combination of medication management, 24/7 staff, on-call physicians, and on-site nursing. A full 84% of A Place for Mom partner facilities offer some aspect of memory care, and many offer specialized memory care training. Furthermore, health care can often be received on-site, with visiting nurses, podiatrists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech therapists available at the vast majority of these partner facilities.
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Transportation for seniors in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg is a city where some form of transportation is necessary for everyday errands like grocery shopping or doctor’s appointments. With that in mind, 88% of A Place For Mom’s partner assisted living or memory care facilities offer complimentary transportation for their residents.[01] Approximately half of A Place For Mom’s partner assisted living or memory care facilities offer at-cost transportation services as well.
For those in need of public transportation, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PTSA) offers a discount for anyone over the age of 65; this also makes it a strong option for memory care residents traveling with caretakers. The PTSA also offers the Disabled Special Citizen Program, which offers discounts for anyone who has applied for and been accepted to the program.
Senior activities in St. Petersburg
Known as The Sunshine City, you won’t be surprised to hear that St. Petersburg, Florida, is a great place to get outside. Not only that, but there is plenty of culture to be found as well.
For those wanting to enjoy the outdoors, a relaxing day on the water could be just the ticket. Catch the sunset and then stay for the light show at the Skyway Bridge; cruises are available for those who prefer the waterway, and dolphin sightings are common here. If you love animals, Florida is a boon for bird-watching, and it is especially good at Sawgrass Lake Park. If you time it just right, you can see thousands of birds making their plans for migration.
We can’t mention outdoor attractions in Florida without including the flora and the fauna! The Sunken Gardens started as a hobby in 1903 by George Turner; now, it is a special place where you can see rare plants as you take a quiet and relaxing stroll.
St. Petersburg also has plenty for the art lovers out there! Salvador Dalí fans will want to check out the Dalí Museum; its art spans his entire career, and it offers some accommodations for those with vision or hearing impairments. Those impressed by glasswork will be more than impressed with the Duncan McClellan Gallery. Even better is that it is free of charge! Sometimes, though, you want to get your hands dirty. Learn how to make your new favorite coffee mug (or any other type of pottery) at Charlie Parker Pottery. To take in some contemporary work, also free of charge, visit the Morean Art Center.
Often thought of as a key spot for retirement, St. Petersburg, Florida, has a great network of services for seniors looking to move on to the next phase of life. Seniors will be able to find the care they need while enjoying beautiful Florida weather and beaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Palm Harbor, Inspired Living at Tampa and Cloudberry Lodge at Brandon are the top-rated Nursing Homes facilities near St Petersburg, FL. These Nursing Homes facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Nursing Homes in St Petersburg is $4,014 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
References
A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.
Genworth. (2023). Cost of Care Survey. Genworth.com.
State of Florida | Department of Elder Affairs. (March 2023). Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care Program. Elderaffairs.org.
State of Florida | Health and Human Services. (March 2023). Compendium of Residential Care and Assisted Living Regulations and Policy (2015). Hhs.gov.
Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. (2023). Assisted Living Facility.
State of Florida | Statutes & Constitution. (March 2023). 2022 Florida Statutes (including 2022 Special Session A and 2023 Special Session B). Leg.state.fl.us.
U.S. News & World Report. (2022). Bayfront Health St. Petersburg.
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