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The Fountains At Boca Ciega Bay in Saint Petersburg, FL

The Fountains At Boca Ciega Bay is an assisted living and memory care community in Saint Petersburg, FL.

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  • Interior

    A well-lit hallway featuring abstract paintings and decorative columns.
  • Architecture

    High-rise buildings overlooking a waterfront with a red bridge and palm trees on a partly cloudy day.
  • Garden

    A serene patio with comfortable wicker seating overlooks a tranquil lake surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
  • Outdoor

    A wooden dock extends over a peaceful body of water under a clear blue sky.
  • Palm Trees

    High-rise residential buildings with palm trees and a wooden walkway under a cloudy sky.
  • Clouds

    A serene view of a boat docked at a pier under a sky filled with fluffy clouds.
  • Lights

    A cinema sign illuminated with blue lighting at a movie theater entrance.
  • Lake

    An elderly couple sits on a bench, enjoying a peaceful sunset by the lake.

1255 Pasadena Avenue South Street, Saint Petersburg, FL 33707

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4.1 from 203 reviews
5 stars
125
4 stars
30
3 stars
14
2 stars
9
1 stars
25

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The Fountains At Boca Ciega Bay Costs & 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.

Floor plansThe 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

Overall Review of The Fountains At Boca Ciega Bay

common 28 reviews mention this

Compassionate, responsive caregiving

Residents and families repeatedly describe caring, kind staff members.

Across many reviews, residents and visitors say the staff is caring, patient, and professional, with help showing up when questions come up. Multiple people also mention staff members being welcoming, attentive to concerns, and supportive for families during rehab or daily life. A few negative reviews still criticize staff availability or follow-through, but the overall tone in the reviews is that people generally feel treated with respect.

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Rehab and therapy impressions

Physical therapy and rehab care are a frequent focus in reviews.

Several reviewers highlight therapy as a standout, describing PT/OT as professional and effective, and praising caring, compassionate therapy teams. Reviews also mention nursing support alongside therapy during recovery stays, with people feeling their loved ones were monitored and supported as they regained strength. At the same time, a smaller set of reviews criticize delays or gaps in care and communication, including concerns about how therapy time was handled and whether patients received the help they needed consistently.

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Activities and community amenities

Reviews commonly point to an active schedule and on-site options.

Many families and visitors say the community keeps residents engaged with lots of planned activities, outings, and entertainment, including events like movies, music, and group programs. Reviews also mention amenities that support getting out and staying active, such as a swimming pool, fitness opportunities, and spaces residents can use for social time. A few reviews note that activity availability changed during COVID, while others raise concerns that the facility can feel understaffed at times, which may limit how fully activities and common spaces are supported.

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Dining is restaurant-style, but mixed

Residents describe restaurant-style meals, with both praise and complaints.

Dining comes up often: some reviews say meals are good, that there are diet-aware options, and that residents can eat in the dining area. Others report cold food, long waits, or limited quality—especially when meals are delivered instead of eaten in a dining room. Overall, reviews suggest dining experience can vary by timing and delivery, even though the community is set up for restaurant-style dining and meal service choices.

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Pricing can feel like a value

Pricing is positioned as substantially below county and state benchmarks.

The community’s posted rate ranges are described as much lower than county and state levels across unit types, and several reviews echo that the cost felt reasonable or better than other places considered. Some reviews also mention add-on realities for particular services, like meal delivery or care-related charges, which suggests costs may change based on what residents need. Even with the general sense of value, a few reviews still describe being disappointed by service details that affect day-to-day experience.

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Elevators and communication concerns

Several reviews raise concerns about elevator access and delayed responses.

A recurring complaint is elevator reliability and wait times in a large high-rise, including situations where limited elevator access affected residents’ ability to get to meals safely. Some families also report difficulties getting timely answers—such as trouble reaching staff by phone, limited updates, or unanswered calls—especially when coordinating care needs. While other reviews describe care teams as attentive, these issues show up often enough to be a clear point to investigate before moving in.

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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 available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater International (11 miles away) St. Petersburg-Clearwater International (11 miles away)
  • Tampa International (20 miles away) Tampa International (20 miles away)
  • 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

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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