Aventura At The Bay

Aventura At The Bay is a 274-bed Nursing Home in Saint Petersburg, Florida, holding a license from the state Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA license #1055096). On this page we lay out what the public record shows and how your family can size it up.

How Florida regulates nursing homes

Skilled nursing facilities in Florida are licensed by AHCA under Chapter 400, F.S., and most are also federally certified for Medicare and Medicaid. They provide 24-hour licensed nursing — a different, higher level of care than assisted living. Check the facility's CMS Five-Star rating alongside its AHCA inspection history.

Saint Petersburg location & hospital context

St. Petersburg is Pinellas County's largest city and a long-established retirement destination, with a high share of residents over 65 and dense senior housing along the waterfront and Central Avenue corridor.

Nearby hospitals: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg, St. Anthony's Hospital (BayCare), Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, Palms of Pasadena Hospital. Proximity matters for rehab discharges and ongoing medical care, so families weighing Aventura At The Bay often factor drive time to these. Nearby areas: Old Northeast, Kenwood, Snell Isle, Downtown, Pinellas Point.

What nursing home costs near Aventura At The Bay

Nursing Home in the Saint Petersburg area typically runs $8,900–$13,100/month (2026). Pricing at any specific community depends on care level, room type, and size. Florida's SMMC Long-Term Care Medicaid waiver and VA Aid & Attendance can offset much of the care cost for those who qualify — ask us what applies.

How to evaluate Aventura At The Bay

Sizing up a nursing home means seeing past the lobby to the clinical care underneath. Look at the facility's CMS Five-Star rating next to its AHCA inspection and complaint history on FloridaHealthFinder, and ask how many nurse staffing hours it logs per resident day. Ask how it manages care transitions, guards against pressure injuries and falls, controls infection, and how often residents end up rehospitalized. If it's a short rehab stay you're planning, ask about therapy intensity and discharge planning; for long-term care, ask about staff continuity and how families stay informed. Visit during a meal, time how fast call lights get answered, and talk with the families of current residents. Above all, repeat deficiencies across survey cycles are the warning sign that matters most.

Is Aventura At The Bay the right fit?

A nursing home is for someone who needs 24-hour licensed nursing — complex medical conditions, advanced mobility loss, or recovery requiring skilled care that assisted living cannot legally provide. Aventura At The Bay is licensed for this level of care in Saint Petersburg; whether it's right for your parent depends on their specific needs, budget, and preferences. A free advisor can compare it head-to-head with other licensed Saint Petersburg-area options.

How we help with Aventura At The Bay

Tampa Senior Advisor helps Saint Petersburg families weigh communities like Aventura At The Bay at no charge. We confirm the license, measure it against other licensed Saint Petersburg-area options on price and care level, and stay within reach right through the move. A community pays us a referral fee only if you decide to move in — you never do — and we'll flag strong options that send us nothing. Consider us a knowledgeable local second opinion.

About this page: the facility facts above come from current Florida AHCA / FloridaHealthFinder licensing data. You won't find unverified reviews or star ratings here — we stick to the public record and help you judge the community in person. Before you sign anything, confirm the current license at quality.healthfinder.fl.gov.