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Wentworth Central Avenue in St. Petersburg, FL

Wentworth Central Avenue is an assisted living and memory care community in St. Petersburg, FL.

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Wentworth Central Avenue in St. Petersburg, FL

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  • Interior

    A cozy bedroom with elegant decor and a neatly made bed.
  • Decor

    A clean and organized bathroom with a shower, large mirror, and wooden cabinets.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with comfortable seating, an aquarium, and decorative plants.
  • Building

    A hotel entrance with an American flag and palm trees in the parking area.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed, nightstands, and soft lighting.
  • Trees

    Aerial view of a residential apartment building with a parking lot and trees lining the street.
  • Windows

    A cozy waiting room with comfortable seating and warm decor.
  • Dining

    A well-decorated dining area featuring multiple tables and chairs with elegant lighting fixtures.
  • Landscaping

    A peaceful courtyard with a palm tree and benches outside a residential building.
  • Lighting

    A spacious lobby with a chandelier, reception desk, and balcony.
  • Garden

    A cozy outdoor patio area with a purple umbrella, chairs, and a table surrounded by green plants.
  • Entrance

    A multi-story building with a grand entrance, featuring an American flag and surrounded by palm trees.
  • Artwork

    A cozy home office with a desk, chair, and decorative elements.
  • Seating Area

    A cozy patio with rattan seating, a central table, and a grill under a shaded canopy.

6280 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33707

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4.4 from 162 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
24
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Wentworth Central Avenue Costs & Pricing

At Wentworth Central Avenue, the pricing structure for monthly accommodations reflects a competitive yet premium offering compared to its local and state counterparts. For instance, the cost of a semi-private room is set at $2,800, which slightly surpasses the Pinellas County average of $2,765 while remaining below the wider Florida average of $3,009. When it comes to studio apartments, Wentworth's rate of $3,500 positions it favorably against both the county's $3,598 and the state's $3,823. However, in the one-bedroom category, at $4,300 it stands out as notably higher than both averages - Pinellas County at $3,638 and Florida overall at $3,864. The trend continues with two-bedroom units priced at $5,350; this figure again exceeds both local and state prices of $3,985 and $4,711 respectively. Overall, Wentworth Central Avenue offers an appealing option for those seeking quality accommodations amidst varying costs in the region.

Floor plansWentworth Central AvenuePinellas CountyFlorida
Semi-Private$2,800$2,765$3,009
Studio$3,500$3,598$3,823
1 Bedroom$4,300$3,638$3,864
2 Bedrooms$5,350$3,985$4,711

Overall Review of Wentworth Central Avenue

common 36 reviews mention this

Friendly staff and attentive care

Residents and families frequently describe the staff as friendly and helpful.

Many reviews say the staff knows residents by name, is responsive when help is needed, and creates a welcoming feel for families and visitors. Several specifically call out nursing leadership and the care team as professional and accommodating. A smaller set of reviews express concerns about communication, medication handling, and how staff respond in tense situations, including mentions of unreturned calls and problems being left unresolved.

common 28 reviews mention this

Clean, updated, well-kept building

Reviews repeatedly mention cleanliness and rooms that feel well maintained.

A common point in the reviews is that the facility looks clean, bright, and maintained, with updated or modernized spaces mentioned by multiple families. Visitors also describe a comfortable atmosphere during tours, including comments about no unpleasant odors and well-kept common areas. Some residents mention deterioration or staffing-related decline, including complaints about meals and cleanliness slipping at times.

common 22 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents are offered frequent activities and group programming.

Several reviews describe a steady schedule of daily activities, including group games, crafts, educational speakers, and planned events. Families also mention outings such as trips and beach visits, along with seasonal community events like carnivals and open-house style gatherings. While most feedback is positive about engagement, a few reviews raise concerns about limited activities on certain days or periods.

caveat 16 reviews mention this

Dining quality varies day to day

Dining reviews are mixed, with both positives and repeated complaints.

Some residents and families praise meals, describe the food as excellent, and note diets being handled for individual needs. Others describe dining as bland, repetitive, or sometimes cold, and one review says staff often run out of preferred entrees. There are also complaints about dining staff manners in at least a couple of reviews, even though other reviews call out a professional chef and restaurant-style approach.

  • A well-decorated dining room with elegant chandeliers and neatly arranged tables and chairs.
  • A well-decorated dining area featuring multiple tables and chairs with elegant lighting fixtures.
  • A modern dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring art on the walls and a television.
caveat 14 reviews mention this

Care consistency and medication concerns

A recurring concern involves medication handling and nighttime access to support.

Positive reviews emphasize medication management and updates from the wellness or nursing team, with families describing communication and help with care tasks. At the same time, multiple negative reviews raise concerns about medication being missed or handled improperly, plus problems contacting staff during overnight hours. One review also describes a pattern of communication and compliance breakdowns, while another mentions that staffing constraints may affect care follow-through.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Higher pricing compared with nearby benchmarks

Some reviewers say the pricing feels higher than expected.

A few reviews explicitly mention pricing as higher or not the best value, including comments that the community could feel more expensive than the options compared during tours. Despite those concerns, other reviewers say the price felt fair or was a reasonable fit after considering other assisted living options. The page-level pricing range also places costs in a relatively narrow band across unit types.

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Features

Housing

  • 240 resident community capacity 240 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
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Pet friendly Pet friendly
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Private patio, deck, or balcony Private patio, deck, or balcony
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Spa Spa
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater International (10 miles away) St. Petersburg-Clearwater International (10 miles away)
  • Tampa International (18 miles away) Tampa International (18 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 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
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity 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
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments
  • Walking wheelchair assistance Walking wheelchair assistance

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Bible study group Bible study group
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • 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
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of St. Petersburg, Florida, offers a variety of amenities and services that may be beneficial for seniors looking to settle in the area. There are several physicians' offices nearby, as well as hospitals and pharmacies for easy access to medical care. The presence of cafes and restaurants provides opportunities for socializing and dining out, while the parks offer green spaces for leisurely walks or picnics. Additionally, places of worship are available for spiritual fulfillment, and theaters provide entertainment options for cultural enrichment. Overall, this neighborhood appears to be well-equipped to meet the needs and interests of seniors seeking a convenient and lively community in which to reside.

Physicians

  • Allergy Associates (0.1 miles)
  • Bay Area Family Practice (0.1 miles)
  • Pasadena Eye Center (0.8 miles)
  • Pediatric Health Care Alliance (1.1 miles)
  • Retina Vitreous Associates (1.8 miles)
  • Bay Area Medical (2.5 miles)
  • Central Neurology Sleep Disorders Center (3.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.4 miles)
  • Bandit Coffee Co. (3.2 miles)
  • Mazzaro's Italian Market (3.3 miles)
  • Bula Kafe (3.3 miles)
  • Kristina's Cafe (3.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.1 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • All Children's Obgyn Specialists (0.4 miles)
  • St Anthony's Hospital (4.4 miles)
  • Bayfront Health St. Petersburg (4.9 miles)
  • All Children's Hospital (5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Dead Bob's (0.5 miles)
  • Chuck E. Cheese's (1 miles)
  • Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish (1.4 miles)
  • Chili's Grill & Bar (1.5 miles)
  • Portillo's Hot Dogs (1.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.6 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (1 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)

Parks

  • Azalea Park (1.4 miles)
  • Northwest Park (1.7 miles)
  • Treasure Island Beach (3.1 miles)
  • Roser Park (5 miles)
  • Crescent Lake Park (5.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Christ The Cornerstone (4.1 miles)
  • Allendale United Methodist Church (5 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Park Place & RPX (5.1 miles)
  • AMC Sundial 12 (5.3 miles)

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