Oaks Of Clearwater, The

Oaks Of Clearwater, The is one of the larger assisted livings serving Clearwater, with 175 licensed beds and an active Florida AHCA license (#4818). This page combines the state record with what to look for on a visit.

How Florida regulates assisted livings

In Florida, assisted living is licensed by AHCA under Chapter 429, F.S. Communities hold a Standard license, or an Extended Congregate Care (ECC) or Limited Nursing Services (LNS) license that lets residents stay as needs increase, plus a Limited Mental Health (LMH) designation where relevant. Always verify the exact license type — it determines how long your parent can remain as care needs grow.

Clearwater location & hospital context

Clearwater draws snowbirds and year-round retirees to its Gulf beaches and the Countryside area, sustaining one of the highest per-capita concentrations of senior communities in Pinellas.

Nearby hospitals: Morton Plant Hospital (BayCare), Clearwater (BayCare urgent/specialty). Proximity matters for hospital discharges, emergencies, and specialist visits, so families weighing Oaks Of Clearwater, The often factor drive time to these. Nearby areas: Countryside, Sand Key, Island Estates, Downtown Clearwater, Clearwater Beach.

What assisted living costs near Oaks Of Clearwater, The

Assisted Living in the Clearwater area typically runs $3,700–$5,850/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 Oaks Of Clearwater, The

The strongest signals of quality at an assisted living community are staffing and transparency, not amenities. Find out the awake-overnight staffing level, the caregiver turnover rate, and the tenure of key leaders. Ask for an itemized, all-in monthly cost for your parent's specific care level, and what triggers a move to a higher (more expensive) tier. Probe how the community handles a decline — a fall, new incontinence, or memory changes — and how it communicates with families. Visit more than once, unannounced, at different times of day, and check the AHCA inspection history on FloridaHealthFinder for a pattern of repeat deficiencies before you commit.

Is Oaks Of Clearwater, The the right fit?

Assisted living fits an older adult who needs daily help — bathing, dressing, medication reminders, meals — but does not require round-the-clock skilled nursing. It's the most common first move when living alone stops being safe. Oaks Of Clearwater, The is licensed for this level of care in Clearwater; 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 Clearwater-area options.

How we help with Oaks Of Clearwater, The

Tampa Senior Advisor helps Clearwater families evaluate communities like Oaks Of Clearwater, The at no cost. We verify the license, compare it against other licensed Clearwater-area options on price and care level, and stay reachable through the move. Communities pay us a referral fee only if you choose to move in; you never pay us, and we'll tell you about strong options that don't pay us. Think of us as a knowledgeable local second opinion.

About this page: the facility facts above come from current Florida AHCA / FloridaHealthFinder licensing data. We don't publish unverified reviews or ratings — we share the public record and help you evaluate the community in person. Confirm the current license at quality.healthfinder.fl.gov before you sign anything.