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MLF Towers in St. Petersburg, FL

MLF Towers is an independent living community in St. Petersburg, FL.

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MLF Towers in St. Petersburg, FL

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MLF Towers

540 2nd Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

To contact a resident: (727) 823-1575

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.4 from 46 reviews
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Overall Review of MLF Towers

common 10 reviews mention this

Staff support is a mixed point

Residents describe attentive help, while a few report the opposite from staff.

Many residents say the staff is helpful, professional, and responsive, and they mention administrators and workers taking care of day-to-day needs. Several also tie the overall experience to how people at the building treat residents and guests. A smaller set of reviews take the opposite view, saying staff and management do not care and pairing that criticism with other concerns.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Cleanliness ranges from very clean

Reviews describe strong cleanliness at times, but also include serious complaints.

Positive reviews repeatedly mention a clean building, neat apartments, and cleanliness as a sign the workers do their jobs well. One review also specifically calls out order and cleanliness in the common areas. On the negative side, other residents describe the place as filthy and mention roaches, which creates an uneven picture of condition.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Safety feels good, but conflicts happen

Some residents feel safe, while others describe resident conflict.

A family member says residents are safe and “locked in tight,” and other reviews emphasize having a good place to live. However, at least a couple of residents describe fighting or frequent conflicts between residents. One of those reviews frames arguments as being about certain individuals rather than the building itself, but the conflict is still called out.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Car access is a concern

Vehicle access comes up as a limitation for some residents.

One review says parking spots are not available. Another describes that a car is necessary and that a wait for available space would prevent living there, linking the decision to what transportation they need.

How we summarize

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Features

Types of Care

  • Independent Living Independent Living

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas

Transportation

  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater International (10 miles away) St. Petersburg-Clearwater International (10 miles away)
  • Tampa International (16 miles away) Tampa International (16 miles away)

Care Services

  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care

Dining

  • Meals provided Meals provided

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of St. Petersburg, Florida, offers a convenient and vibrant location with a variety of amenities nearby. With multiple pharmacies including CVS and Walgreens within a short distance, medical needs can easily be met. The area also boasts a selection of diverse dining options such as Red Mesa Cantina, Ford's Garage, and Cassis American Brasserie. Access to quality healthcare is readily available with hospitals like All Children's Hospital and Bayfront Health St. Petersburg close by, along with reputable physicians' offices for specialized care. For leisure activities, residents can enjoy parks like Roser Park and Vinoy Park for outdoor relaxation or catch a movie at AMC Sundial 12 theater. Additionally, there are several cafes such as Kahwa Coffee and Panera Bread for socializing over coffee or a meal. Places of worship like Allendale United Methodist Church provide spiritual nourishment for those seeking community engagement. Overall, this area offers convenience, entertainment, medical facilities, and opportunities for socialization making it an appealing choice for senior living in St. Petersburg.

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.9 miles)
  • Octapharma Plasma (2.3 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (2.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Red Mesa Cantina (0.3 miles)
  • Ford's Garage (0.3 miles)
  • Cassis American Brasserie (0.6 miles)
  • BellaBrava (0.6 miles)
  • Green Bench Brewing Company (0.6 miles)
  • Hawkers Asian Street Fare (0.6 miles)
  • Byte Federal Bitcoin ATM (Ferg's Sports Bar & Grill) (0.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • All Children's Hospital (0.3 miles)
  • Bayfront Health St. Petersburg (0.4 miles)
  • St Anthony's Hospital (0.9 miles)
  • All Children's Obgyn Specialists (4.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Price Hoffman Stone & Associates: Goodrum Aaron MD (0.4 miles)
  • Allergy/Immunology (0.6 miles)
  • Suncoast Medical Clinic (0.8 miles)
  • BayCare Behavioral Health - St. Anthony's Primary Care (0.8 miles)
  • Bay Area Heart Center (1 miles)
  • Central Neurology Sleep Disorders Center (1.4 miles)
  • Northeast Family Practice (1.8 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Sundial 12 (0.5 miles)
  • Regal Park Place & RPX (5.4 miles)

Parks

  • Roser Park (0.5 miles)
  • St Pete Pier Playground (0.9 miles)
  • Vinoy Park St Petersburg (1.1 miles)
  • North Shore Park (1.3 miles)
  • Crescent Lake Park (1.5 miles)
  • Forrest Bluff Park (4.1 miles)
  • Fossil Park (4.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Kahwa Coffee (0.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (0.9 miles)
  • Panera Bread (1.4 miles)
  • Bula Kafe (1.7 miles)
  • Bandit Coffee Co. (1.7 miles)
  • Mazzaro's Italian Market (2.6 miles)
  • Kristina's Cafe (3.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Allendale United Methodist Church (2.7 miles)
  • Christ The Cornerstone (5.9 miles)

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