The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Pinellas Park, FL

Grand Villa of Pinellas Park offers studio and one-bedroom apartments in 14 unique floor plans. Each unit is equipped with a kitchenette so that residents can opt to prepare snacks and meals as an alternative to visiting the restaurant-style dining room. They can also request room service for meals. Other on-site amenities include a fitness room, beauty salon/barbershop, well-kept garden and patio areas and a private party space for personal festivities with friends and family. This facility has a resident capacity of 110 and accepts residents aged 65 and over.

Studio and one-bedroom apartments are available for those aged 65 and over and their small pets. Social activities at Bayside Terrace include group outings, on-site happy hours, scenic drives, movie nights and trips to local restaurants. The restaurant-style dining room serves three delicious and nutritionally balanced meals each day plus snacks and beverages, and all units are equipped with kitchenettes. Transportation to and from medical and dental appointments is available as well as regular on-site wellness checks and medication reminders. On-site amenities include a beauty salon/barbershop, beautifully designed outdoor spaces with comfortable seating areas, a library and a billiards room.

This pet-friendly community offers studio and one-bedroom floor plans with kitchenettes, in-room cable and bathrooms with handicapped accessibility features. Guest parking is available, and guests are welcome to join residents for meals in the restaurant-style dining room and to spend the night in a comfortably furnished guest suite. Other on-site amenities include a fitness room, a TV room, an on-site pharmacy and attractively landscaped outdoor spaces. Tai chi, arts and crafts, games and music are all regular features of this facility's packed activities calendar.

One of the features that earned Elmcroft of Pinecrest its place on our top 10 list is its dedication to the comfort and happiness of residents' furry friends. Although many assisted living communities are pet-friendly, this one goes all out to accommodate its four-legged residents. There are regularly scheduled doggy play dates in the activity room as well as a fenced-in dog park where residents can let their dogs frolic off-leash. With a resident capacity of 424, both dogs and their human counterparts have plenty of opportunities to make new friends. Floor plans include studio, one- and two-bedroom units as well as companion suites.

Graceful architecture framed by mature trees and lush, green landscaping makes coming home to Grand Villa of Largo feel like returning to an elegant, upscale home. Spacious courtyards with fountains, statuary and comfortable seating areas further complete the luxurious ambiance. Residents can choose from studio and one-bedroom pet-friendly apartments. With a resident capacity of 144, many residents feel as if this facility is just the right size. Grand Villa of Largo is open to those aged 55 and older.

Surrounded by walking trails with an outdoor pool and tree-lined courtyards, we liked how The Barrington's outdoor living spaces provide an idyllic location for enjoying the Florida sunshine. Indoor amenities include a general store, a fitness room, resident parking, a beauty salon/barbershop and an arts and crafts room. Scheduled transportation is available for shopping, medical and dental appointments and social activities. Residents have the option of one- and two-bedroom units with cable, emergency call systems and kitchens or kitchenettes. Those who prefer to share living quarters with a friend can choose a companion suite.

We loved the way that staff at this facility went out of their way to make each resident feel welcome and cared for. Not too small and not too large, Cabot Cove of Largo offers 79 pet-friendly studio apartments. There are no stairs or elevators to navigate at this facility because everything is on one level. There is a computer room, a beauty salon/barbershop and a party space available for residents to use to entertain friends and family or to hold personal celebrations among themselves.

Active retirees will find plenty to keep them busy at Grand Villa of St. Petersburg, thanks to the on-site tennis court, swimming pool, gym and spacious outdoor courtyard with gardening spots. Small pets under 20 pounds are welcome to share studio and one-bedroom apartments with residents, and regular visits from therapy dogs are available for those who love pets but would rather leave their upkeep to someone else. There is a piano in one of the common areas, a coffee shop for beverages and snacks, a restaurant-style dining room featuring chef-prepared fare and an on-site salon and spa.

We included Oak Manor Senior Living Community on our top 10 list because we were impressed with its range of living accommodation options. Residents not only have the option of choosing from spacious studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, but they can also opt to live in a detached home. With 16 acres of lovely oak trees, this facility lives up to its name, providing an oasis-like ambiance. The clubhouse restaurant serves three delicious and nutritious meals every day. This pet-friendly community has a resident capacity of 180.

This resort-style facility made our list because of the way even the smallest details are designed to promote optimal convenience and stress-free living for residents. With a resident capacity of 200, Grand Villa of Clearwater is one of the larger communities on our list, but spacious accommodations and common areas ensure that residents don't feel crowded. There are three acres of beautifully landscaped grounds with walking trails and seating areas perfect for picnicking with friends, relaxing with a good book or simply sitting and listening to the birds sing while soaking up the warm Florida sunshine.