The Fountains At Boca Ciega Bay

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The Fountains At Boca Ciega Bay

1255 Pasadena Avenue South Street, Saint Petersburg, FL 33707

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

3.9 from 90 reviews
5 stars
41
4 stars
24
3 stars
9
2 stars
3
1 stars
13

Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care Skilled Nursing Facility

Pricing

The Fountains At Boca Ciega Bay offers competitively priced accommodations that stand out when compared to both Pinellas County and the broader Florida market. For example, their semi-private rooms are available at $1,600 per month, significantly lower than the county average of $2,765 and the state average of $3,009. Similarly, studio apartments are priced at $1,625 - again undercutting county and state averages of $3,598 and $3,823 respectively. The one-bedroom units also reflect this trend, with a monthly cost of $1,905 compared to county and state averages of $3,638 and $3,864. Even for two-bedroom apartments at $2,650, The Fountains remains below both regional benchmarks of $3,985 in Pinellas County and $4,711 statewide. These attractive rates make The Fountains At Boca Ciega Bay an appealing choice for those seeking quality senior living options without the typical financial burden found elsewhere in the area.

Room TypeThe Fountains At Boca Ciega BayPinellas CountyFlorida
Semi-Private$1,600$2,765$3,009
Studio$1,625$3,598$3,823
1 Bedroom$1,905$3,638$3,864
2 Bedrooms$2,650$3,985$4,711

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    Overall Review

    Pros

    • pro Residents at The Fountains at Boca Ciega Bay enjoy beautiful rooms with new carpet and paint, offering lovely views of the bay.
    • pro The facility provides a wide range of activities, keeping residents engaged and active in their community.
    • pro The staff is described as friendly, accommodating, and attentive to the needs of the residents.
    • pro Family members appreciate the transportation services available for appointments and the convenience of on-site medical care.
    • pro Residents have access to various amenities including a swimming pool, movie theater, and arts and crafts activities.
    • pro Many feel confident in the quality of care provided, making the transition to assisted living smoother for their loved ones.
    • pro The facility’s clean and pleasant atmosphere enhances residents' overall living experience.
    • pro Positive feedback highlights that the meals are well-received and dining options are enjoyable for residents.

    Cons

    • pro The care my mother-in-law is receiving in assisted living is inadequate, with her often not getting the showers she’s supposed to have and not being checked on regularly.
    • pro Residents experience forgotten meals and services, such as cleaning, which leads to dissatisfaction with the overall level of care.
    • pro There are significant concerns about cleanliness in the facility, including issues like mold that management has failed to address.
    • pro The management's response time is lacking; calls and messages are often not returned, leading to frustration among family members seeking assistance.
    • pro The quality of care seems inconsistent, with staff neglecting to respond promptly when residents press their emergency buttons for help.

    Review

    The Fountains at Boca Ciega Bay has garnered a mix of reviews, highlighting both the positive aspects and serious concerns regarding the experience of residents and their families. Many visitors have praised the facility for its pleasant atmosphere and engaging activities, while others voiced dissatisfaction with the care provided, particularly in assisted living settings.

    A common theme among the positive reviews is the appealing physical environment of The Fountains. Prospective residents and their families have remarked on well-maintained rooms equipped with new carpeting and paint, as well as stunning views overlooking Boca Ciega Bay. The facility offers various living arrangements—including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options—most of which enjoy water vistas. Residents can partake in numerous activities designed to enhance social interaction and mental stimulation such as bingo nights, arts and crafts sessions, swimming pool aerobics, movie screenings, and outings to local attractions like ball games or the Florida Orchestra.

    Several reviewers highlighted the approachable staff who facilitate smooth transitions into this new lifestyle. Jean Brown’s experience epitomizes this sentiment; she expressed appreciation for a sales director who spent considerable time guiding her through paperwork during her visit. Such personal interactions appear to contribute significantly to an inviting atmosphere that fosters comfort in what can be a daunting transition for many individuals entering assisted living later in life.

    However, despite these favorable impressions about community engagement and amenities, several negative experiences raise serious concerns about the level of care being provided—particularly within assisted living services. One family member shared frustrations regarding their loved one's lack of timely shower assistance despite paying over $2,500 monthly for care points. Instances where meals were forgotten and issues with scheduling laundry services further compounded frustrations about staff responsiveness. These isolated accounts suggest inconsistency between initial impressions during visits to The Fountains versus ongoing daily experiences once residents settle in.

    Moreover, alarming reports surfaced concerning cleanliness standards in some areas of The Fountains—most notably mention of black mold spreading through air conditioning vents that reportedly went unaddressed by management. Complaints regarding inadequate check-ins on vulnerable residents also raised flags about potential lapses in necessary oversight or monitoring essential for ensuring resident safety and wellbeing.

    Overall feedback paints a complex picture: while many appreciate The Fountains at Boca Ciega Bay for its beautiful location along with engaging social activities that enrich lives within a community setting, others express deep dissatisfaction primarily focused on limited assistance and lapses in care quality among assisted living services. Consequently, potential residents should thoroughly weigh these perspectives when considering this facility for themselves or their loved ones to ensure it aligns with individual needs or expectations before making any commitments.

    Features

    Housing

    • 175 resident community capacity 175 resident community capacity
    • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
    • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
    • Studio apartments Studio apartments

    Types of Care

    • Assisted Living Assisted Living
    • Independent Living Independent Living
    • Memory Care Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

    Amenities

    • Activities off-site Activities off-site
    • Activities on-site Activities on-site
    • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
    • Bath tubs Bath tubs
    • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
    • Beauty salon Beauty salon
    • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
    • Computer center Computer center
    • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
    • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
    • Dining room Dining room
    • Fitness room Fitness room
    • Full kitchen Full kitchen
    • Fully furnished Fully furnished
    • Gaming room Gaming room
    • Garden Garden
    • Ground floor units Ground floor units
    • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
    • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
    • Kitchenette Kitchenette
    • Laundry Laundry
    • Located close to restaurants Located close to restaurants
    • Located close to shopping centers Located close to shopping centers
    • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
    • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
    • Outdoor patio Outdoor patio
    • Outdoor space Outdoor space
    • Overnight guests Overnight guests
    • Pet friendly Pet friendly
    • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
    • Resident parking Resident parking
    • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
    • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
    • Small library Small library
    • Swimming pool Swimming pool
    • Swimming pool / hot tub Swimming pool / hot tub
    • Telephone Telephone
    • Wellness center Wellness center
    • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
    • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
    • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Care Services

    • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
    • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
    • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
    • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
    • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
    • Diabetic care Diabetic care
    • High acuity care High acuity care
    • Hospice care Hospice care
    • Incontinence care Incontinence care
    • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
    • Medication management Medication management
    • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
    • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
    • Physical therapy Physical therapy
    • Respite program Respite program
    • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
    • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
    • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)

    Dining

    • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
    • Meals provided Meals provided
    • Room service Room service
    • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
    • Special dining programs Special dining programs

    Activities

    • Activities off-site Activities off-site
    • Art classes Art classes
    • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
    • Concierge services Concierge services
    • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
    • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
    • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
    • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
    • Fitness programs Fitness programs
    • Happy hour Happy hour
    • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
    • Live musical performances Live musical performances
    • Live well programs Live well programs
    • Planned day trips Planned day trips
    • Religious services Religious services
    • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
    • Stretching classes Stretching classes
    • Wine tasting Wine tasting

    Languages Spoken

    • English English

    Description

    The Fountains At Boca Ciega Bay in Saint Petersburg, FL is a vibrant assisted living community offering Independent Living and Memory Care services. Residents can enjoy a wide range of amenities to enhance their lifestyle, including a beauty salon, fully furnished accommodations, a fitness room, gaming room, small library, and an outdoor patio. The community also provides convenient access to restaurants and shopping centers for residents to explore.

    Care services at The Fountains At Boca Ciega Bay are tailored to meet the individual needs of each resident. With 24-hour supervision and assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing and dressing, residents can receive the support they need while maintaining their independence. Medication management and meal preparation are also provided, ensuring that residents' health needs are met.

    For those requiring memory care, specialized programming is available to assist individuals with cognitive impairments. Additionally, the community offers respite programs for temporary stays and transportation arrangements for both medical and non-medical purposes.

    Delicious restaurant-style dining is provided with special dietary restrictions taken into account. Residents can enjoy nutritious meals prepared by professional staff.

    A variety of activities are offered to keep residents engaged and entertained. These include fitness programs, planned day trips, resident-run activities, and scheduled daily activities. A concierge service is also available to assist residents with any additional needs or requests they may have.

    Located in a prime location, The Fountains At Boca Ciega Bay provides easy access to nearby cafes, parks, pharmacies, physicians' offices, restaurants, and hospitals.

    Overall, The Fountains At Boca Ciega Bay offers a warm and welcoming environment where residents can receive personalized care while enjoying an active and fulfilling lifestyle surrounded by beautiful amenities and convenient amenities nearby.

    Nearby Places of Interest

    Restaurants

    • Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish (0.2 miles)
    • Dead Bob's (1.1 miles)
    • McDonald's (1.4 miles)
    • Woody's Waterfront (1.5 miles)
    • Agave Restaurant (1.6 miles)
    • Rickey T's (1.9 miles)
    • Rum Runners (2.1 miles)

    Pharmacies

    • CVS Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
    • Winn-Dixie (0.4 miles)
    • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
    • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
    • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
    • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
    • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)

    Physicians

    • Pasadena Eye Center (1 miles)
    • Bay Area Family Practice (1.4 miles)
    • Allergy Associates (1.5 miles)
    • Pediatric Health Care Alliance (2 miles)
    • Retina Vitreous Associates (3.1 miles)
    • Bay Area Medical (3.5 miles)
    • Central Neurology Sleep Disorders Center (4.8 miles)

    Cafes

    • Starbucks (1.2 miles)
    • Bandit Coffee Co. (4.4 miles)
    • Bula Kafe (4.7 miles)
    • Mazzaro's Italian Market (4.7 miles)
    • Kristina's Cafe (4.9 miles)
    • Starbucks (6.4 miles)
    • Kahwa Coffee (6.6 miles)

    Hospitals

    • All Children's Obgyn Specialists (1.8 miles)
    • St Anthony's Hospital (5.7 miles)
    • Bayfront Health St. Petersburg (6 miles)
    • All Children's Hospital (6.1 miles)

    Parks

    • Azalea Park (1.9 miles)
    • Treasure Island Beach (2.2 miles)
    • Northwest Park (3 miles)
    • Roser Park (6.1 miles)
    • Crescent Lake Park (6.5 miles)

    Places of Worship

    • Christ The Cornerstone (5.3 miles)
    • Allendale United Methodist Church (6.5 miles)

    Theaters

    • Regal Park Place & RPX (6.4 miles)
    • AMC Sundial 12 (6.6 miles)

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