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Brookdale Bayshore

4.1 (137 reviews)

Tampa, FL

Independent Living and Assisted Living in Tampa, with spaces to feel at home and support for your next chapter.

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About this community

Brookdale Bayshore is in Tampa, Florida, in the South Tampa area, and offers independent living and assisted living. Residents live in private, pet-friendly apartments and may bring personal furnishings and keepsakes. Independent-living floor plans include studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, with full kitchens and windows; some have views of Tampa Bay. The assisted-living information describes a choice of apartments but does not specify their layouts.

Independent living includes housekeeping and home-maintenance support, along with basic utilities and landscaping. Assisted living can include help with bathing, dressing and medication management. Support is based on an assessment and an individualized service plan, which can be adjusted if a resident’s needs change. Staff are on site around the clock to be alerted to emergencies. The community’s HealthPlus information describes access to preventive care, chronic-condition support and coordination with residents’ healthcare providers. An RN Care Manager helps manage care plans, arrange follow-up appointments and coordinate providers.

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Community spaces and services include an outdoor pool, fitness center, library, piano, meeting rooms and business or computer areas. There is also a clinic, therapy room and beauty or barber shop. Outside, residents can use a courtyard, garden, porch, landscaped grounds and walking paths; a boardwalk and views of Tampa Bay are also described. Transportation, postal and concierge services are listed among the conveniences, and transportation is described for errands and appointments.

Restaurant-style dining features meals prepared by a culinary team. Residents can share food preferences and dish suggestions, and the team supports therapeutic dietary needs. The community’s dining information highlights whole grains, lean proteins, fruits and vegetables, with seasonings used to add flavor without extra sodium. A sample menu includes soups, pork, fish, sirloin and chicken entrées, vegetable and potato sides, and desserts. A private dining room is available.

Activities include B-Fit exercise classes, with examples such as yoga, strength and balance, as well as Brain Fit mental-fitness programming and meditation classes. A published calendar excerpt lists word games, Spanish and French classes, a jewelry activity, bingo and a shopping trip. The range of indoor and outdoor spaces also includes options for reading, exercise and spending time outside.

The community’s neighborhood information describes a waterfront setting on Tampa Bay and identifies fishing, beaches and Tampa attractions as local recreation options. Area destinations named include historic Ybor City, the Florida Aquarium, the Straz Center for the Performing Arts and the Tampa Museum of Art. Clearwater and St. Pete Beach, local golf courses and professional sports venues are also noted as possible outings.

Starting at
$3,103/mo
Care options
2 available
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Community reviews
137

Key amenities

Dining

Meal preparation and service

Pool & outdoor spaces

Garden

Fitness & wellness

Fitness programs

Housekeeping

Housekeeping and linen services

Transportation

Community operated transportation

Social activities

Community-sponsored activities

Staff & support

12-16 hour nursing

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  • 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance
  • Air-conditioning
  • Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers
  • Beauty salon
  • Cable
  • Community operated transportation
  • Community-sponsored activities
  • Computer center
  • Concierge services
  • Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet
  • Dining room
  • Fitness programs
  • Fitness room
  • Fully furnished
  • Gaming room
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping and linen services
  • Internet
  • Kitchenettes
  • Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management
  • Mental wellness program
  • Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet friendly
  • Planned day trips
  • Private bathrooms
  • Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities
  • Small library
  • Special dietary restrictions
  • Telephone
  • Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments
  • Wellness center
  • Wifi

Care options available

Independent Living

Independent residences with community amenities and opportunities to stay active and connected.

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Assisted Living

Support with everyday routines and personal care in a community setting.

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“I am new to this community and it is such a beautiful location. Gorgeous view of the water, wonderful care staff, great management team, and very friendly residents!”
Community review · 2025

Pricing & residences

Monthly rates starting at

$3,103 / month

Rates and availability can change. Ask the community for a personalized quote and details about included services.

Listed monthly residence rates
Residence Monthly rate
Shared room $3,103
Residence $3,723
Studio $4,033

Resident & family reviews

4.1 · 137 reviews

I am new to this community and it is such a beautiful location. Gorgeous view of the water, wonderful care staff, great management team, and very friendly residents!

My friend will move into Brookdale Bayshore. First of all, the view is beautiful and every single room has a view of the bay. It's got a great outdoor pool, kitchen, and a dock that even provides fishing poles. Everybody was nice. It's a beautiful facility, and everything seemed just first-class. Anna's great, and she'd been my point of contact throughout the whole process. She's been readily available and has answered all my questions. They invited us to have lunch one day. We sat in on lunch, and they provided a glass of wine for us, and that was great. The menu options I saw looked…

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My friend will move into Brookdale Bayshore. First of all, the view is beautiful and every single room has a view of the bay. It's got a great outdoor pool, kitchen, and a dock that even provides fishing poles. Everybody was nice. It's a beautiful facility, and everything seemed just first-class. Anna's great, and she'd been my point of contact throughout the whole process. She's been readily available and has answered all my questions. They invited us to have lunch one day. We sat in on lunch, and they provided a glass of wine for us, and that was great. The menu options I saw looked extensive, and all of them sounded good. They do have a beauty salon. They have the library. They have a whole lot of different functions going on. They have live music and happy hours. They have outings where they go to different places.

It's never easy when your parent is coming from "independent" to now "assisted"...but it is necessary. It's really tough going through the difference in the price adjustment, but I do feel they care for my mom and we all want the best for her.

More recent reviews

A category to be added, make sure you check adequacy of repair/maintenance staff. I would recommend if a discussion of organic food might include an option, at additional expense of course for this. Maintenance staff should be capable and qualified. There should not be cash flow excuses.

Staff is wonderful. Very impressed lots of TLC. [name removed] help with handicaps resident loves [name removed] our dining staff speed of food service.

Good with everything inside and out of community. No issues other thaln when elevators go out.

Parking is terrible reserved space is often parked nursing wonderful, food and dining enjoyable by communication us terrible. Changes aren't always come for residents. Residents should have to pay a small could charge for happy hours, parties etc.

Good overall- 2 months since move in.

What families highlight

  • Waterfront location with bay views and outdoor boardwalk
  • Restaurant-style dining with chef engagement
  • Varied menu options and special dining events (wine, happy hour)
  • Extensive social and recreational programming (live music, outings, clubs)
  • Well-appointed common areas (dining room, library, salon, pool)

Highlights summarized from community reviews.

Location & neighborhood

4902 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611
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