Choosing nursing homes in St. Petersburg is rarely a calm, unhurried decision. Below is the grounded, St. Petersburg-specific picture: real licensed providers, 2026 pricing, and the steps families here take. We currently track 25 licensed nursing homes serving St. Petersburg from Florida AHCA records.
What's below: the licensed providers, 2026 St. Petersburg 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 nursing homes means — and who it's for
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.
How Florida regulates it: 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.
In St. Petersburg specifically, that means weighing the licensed options against St. Petersburg's cost range and your family's timeline. The right choice balances care level, budget, location near Bayfront Health St. Petersburg, and how quickly you need a spot.
St. Petersburg nursing homes: by the numbers
25 licensed nursing homes on file in St. Petersburg; about 2,713 total licensed beds; averaging 108 beds per community; the largest at 299 beds. These counts come from current Florida AHCA licensing data, not estimates.
Licensed nursing homes providers in St. Petersburg
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balanced Healthcare | Saint Petersburg | 299 beds | 1252096 |
| Aventura At The Bay | Saint Petersburg | 274 beds | 1055096 |
| Marion And Bernard L Samson Nursing Center | Saint Petersburg | 180 beds | 1344096 |
| Lexington Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center | Saint Petersburg | 159 beds | 10950962 |
| The Abbey Rehabilitation And Nursing Center | Saint Petersburg | 152 beds | 10010961 |
| Gulfport Nursing Center | St Petersburg | 126 beds | 14320962 |
| Bay Pointe Nursing Pavilion | Saint Petersburg | 120 beds | 10360962 |
| Brighton Bay Center For Rehabilitation And Healing | Saint Petersburg | 120 beds | 10760961 |
| Egret Cove Center | Saint Petersburg | 120 beds | 11010961 |
| Westminster Suncoast | St Petersburg | 120 beds | 130470995 |
| Shore Acres Care Center And Rehab | Saint Petersburg | 109 beds | 1499095 |
| Apollo Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | Saint Petersburg | 99 beds | 11830962 |
Senior care in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County
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. “The Sunshine City” has decades of senior-living infrastructure, walkable downtown medical access, and a deep bench of waterfront assisted-living and independent-living communities.
Nearby hospitals: Bayfront Health St. Petersburg, St. Anthony's Hospital (BayCare), Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, Palms of Pasadena Hospital. Being near a hospital helps with post-rehab follow-up, sudden memory-care needs, and routine specialist care, so St. Petersburg families weigh drive time to these closely.
Areas families ask about: Old Northeast, Kenwood, Snell Isle, Downtown, Pinellas Point, Jungle Terrace.
What nursing homes costs in St. Petersburg (2026)
St. Petersburg pricing runs $8,900–$13,100/month, above 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): $3,700–$5,800/month
- Memory care: $5,050–$7,350/month
- In-home care: $27–$40/hour
In St. Petersburg, 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 St. Petersburg 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: 24-hour skilled nursing, room and board, all meals, therapy access, medication administration, and personal care. Typically extra: private room upgrades, specialized rehab intensives, and certain therapies beyond the covered plan. Ask any St. Petersburg provider for an itemized rate sheet so you can compare apples to apples.
How fast you can move in St. Petersburg
In St. Petersburg, a non-urgent move typically takes one to two weeks end to end. After a hospital stay near Bayfront Health St. Petersburg, families often need placement within a few days — line up paperwork early. A free local advisor can tell you which St. Petersburg communities have current openings.