Finding assisted living in Pinellas Park starts with two things: knowing the real, licensed options and understanding Pinellas Park's own cost and care landscape. Both are below. We currently track 9 licensed assisted living communities serving Pinellas Park from Florida AHCA records.
What's below: the licensed providers, 2026 Pinellas Park cost ranges, the local hospital and neighborhood context, what to ask on a tour, and how to act fast if a hospital discharge is looming. Prefer to talk it through? Get matched with a free local advisor — no fees, ever.
What assisted living means — and who it's for
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.
How Florida regulates it: 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.
In Pinellas Park specifically, that means weighing the licensed options against Pinellas Park's cost range and your family's timeline. The right choice balances care level, budget, location near St. Anthony's / Northside (BayCare/HCA, nearby), and how quickly you need a spot.
Pinellas Park assisted living: by the numbers
9 licensed assisted living communities on file in Pinellas Park; about 684 total licensed beds; averaging 76 beds per community; the largest at 162 beds. These counts come from current Florida AHCA licensing data, not estimates.
Licensed assisted living providers in Pinellas Park
Selected by licensed bed capacity. Source: Florida AHCA / FloridaHealthFinder, current 2026. Always confirm a current license at quality.healthfinder.fl.gov before signing.
| Provider | City | Licensed beds | AHCA license # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayside Terrace Senior Living | Pinellas Park | 162 beds | 6139 |
| Salterra Senior Living At Pinellas Park | Pinellas Park | 132 beds | 5487 |
| Magnolia Gardens ALF | Pinellas Park | 110 beds | 10314 |
| Emerald Court Retirement Residences | Pinellas Park | 90 beds | 7020 |
| Arlington Garden, LLC | Pinellas Park | 71 beds | 5299 |
| Nurse'S Helping Hands, Inc. | Pinellas Park | 50 beds | 8372 |
| Sunstar Village LLC | Pinellas Park | 45 beds | 13985 |
| Amelia'S House | Pinellas Park | 16 beds | 12566 |
| Mrm Boarding Home | Pinellas Park | 8 beds | 5349 |
Senior care in Pinellas Park, Pinellas County
Pinellas Park, including the 55+ Mainlands community, is a value-oriented mid-county city with established senior housing. Affordable mid-Pinellas option with the Mainlands 55+ enclave and convenient access to Largo and St. Pete hospitals.
Nearby hospitals: St. Anthony's / Northside (BayCare/HCA, nearby), Largo Medical (nearby). For Pinellas Park families, quick hospital access shapes the shortlist — it eases discharges, emergencies, and the steady rhythm of specialist appointments.
Areas families ask about: Mainlands, Bonair, Park Station.
What assisted living costs in Pinellas Park (2026)
Pinellas Park pricing runs $3,300–$5,200/month, below the metro average for Tampa Bay — a reflection of local real-estate and the mix of small residential homes versus larger communities.
- Assisted living (standard): $3,300–$5,200/month
- Memory care: $4,550–$6,650/month
- In-home care: $25–$36/hour
In Pinellas Park, the levers on price are room type (shared saves the most), facility size (small homes run cheaper), an honest care-level assessment, and benefit programs like VA Aid & Attendance and Florida SMMC Medicaid.
How we vet Pinellas Park providers
- Current Florida AHCA licensure confirmed against the state Health Facility Finder
- Inspection and complaint history checked through AHCA's public records
- Direct conversations with current resident families where possible
- Clear, itemized pricing before any tour — no surprise fees
- Firsthand advisor walkthroughs, not just brochures
Questions to ask on a tour
- How many caregivers are on at night per resident?
- Which conditions can you not care for here?
- What's included in the base rate, and what's billed separately?
- What happens if our parent's needs increase next year?
- How long have your director and head nurse been here?
What's included — and what costs extra
Usually included: housing, three meals daily, 24/7 awake staff, housekeeping, laundry, scheduled transportation, social and wellness programming, and a basic care plan. Typically extra: medication management above a basic tier, two-person transfers, incontinence care, on-site hospice coordination, and one-on-one aide hours. Ask any Pinellas Park provider for an itemized rate sheet so you can compare apples to apples.
How fast you can move in Pinellas Park
Plan on roughly 7–14 days for a Pinellas Park placement: assessment, deposit, physician's order, then move-in. Memory-care and post-hospital moves can happen same-day to 72 hours when a secured bed opens. A free local advisor can tell you which Pinellas Park communities have current openings.