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Canterbury Tower Tampa

4.1 (38 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

Canterbury Tower Tampa is a nonprofit continuing care retirement community in Tampa, Florida, serving adults aged 62 and older. It reports providing services to residents since 1976. The community is on Bayshore Boulevard overlooking Hillsborough Bay, with views toward downtown Tampa. Its site describes downtown’s business and cultural arts district as a short drive away. Canterbury Tower offers independent living, assisted living and an on-site Health Center, with several care settings represented on one campus.

Independent-living apartments are available as studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units, described as overlooking the bay and Tampa skyline. A third-party room-amenities listing names private bathrooms and kitchenettes, as well as air conditioning, cable television, telephone and internet access. Health Center accommodations are offered in private or semiprivate rooms. These arrangements distinguish apartment living from the Health Center’s more supported care setting.

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Assisted living is another option. Third-party care listings describe help with medication management, bathing, dressing, transfers and daily activities, along with non-ambulatory care and 24-hour supervision. The Health Center provides skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, respite stays and long-term care. It identifies itself as a Medicare provider for short-term rehabilitation. Occupational and speech therapy are also identified in third-party service listings.

Shared indoor spaces include a library, living room and Bayview social and community room. Activities listed by the community include OLLI classes and discussions, lectures and guest speakers, bingo, movies, creative arts classes, social hours, excursions and cultural events. Residents can use a fitness center and heated swimming pool, and water aerobics are offered. Outdoor shared areas include a courtyard and shaded poolside garden; nearby walking options include Bayshore Boulevard and streets in adjacent neighborhoods. Other amenity listings name a computer lounge, game room, theater, salon and barber services, and arts and activity spaces. Housekeeping and laundry services also appear in third-party listings.

Dining is available in three venues: the Canterbury Club dining room, bayside Parker Wood Grill and Mona Lisa Café. The Club offers bay views, the Grill is a casual setting, and the café serves weekday breakfast and lunch in a coffee-shop setting. Meals are chef-prepared and served by wait staff, and visitors may dine with residents. A third-party dining listing notes support for special dietary restrictions, including allergy-sensitive and diabetes diets. Scheduled complimentary transportation is listed for appointments, grocery shopping and other trips; group outings include theaters, shopping and area restaurants. Emergency alert sensors are monitored in-house around the clock, a fire-detection system is in place, and gated parking has controlled entry and exit.

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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

24-hour call system

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  • 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
  • Diabetes diet
  • Dining room
  • Family private dining rooms
  • Fitness programs
  • Fitness room
  • Fully furnished
  • Gaming room
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping and linen services
  • Kitchenettes
  • Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management
  • Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor patio
  • Outdoor space
  • Planned day trips
  • Private bathrooms
  • Resident-run activities
  • Restaurant-style dining
  • Scheduled daily activities
  • Small library
  • Special dietary restrictions
  • Telephone
  • Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • 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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Memory Care

Specialized support for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

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Skilled Nursing

Nursing and rehabilitation services for people who need a higher level of care.

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Continuing Care

Multiple levels of senior living and care within one community.

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“We have a very close family friend staying at the fully assisted wing for Over 2 months . I have to say just for starters He is a very picky patient. But they really knew how to accommodate all his needs . Great staff from Mrs Lucadano to Joyce and all the therapist . The entire staff is well trained and very knowledgeable.…”
Community review · 2025

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4.1 · 38 reviews

I called to simply ask a few questions and I spoke to Kathy who was very rude and short . With this being my first experience with this place it gets two stars from me

We have a very close family friend staying at the fully assisted wing for Over 2 months . I have to say just for starters He is a very picky patient. But they really knew how to accommodate all his needs . Great staff from Mrs Lucadano to Joyce and all the therapist . The entire staff is well trained and very knowledgeable. Everyone portrayed Great attitudes as well as bed side manners . I would highly recommend Canterbury Towers Daniel D

My grandmother needed to go into rehab/skilled nursing for a few weeks following surgery on her hip and femur. I was told by many Canterbury is the preferred facility for this type of care and I’m grateful they could accept her because that was absolutely the case. The facility is clean, comfortable, safe and conveniently located with ample parking. Naturally, it was a stressful and challenging time, but both Kim and Joyce were immensely helpful while navigating all of the necessary logistics and emotions. The care team was exceptional, both patient and attentive. Liza, Gabe and Gloria are…

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My grandmother needed to go into rehab/skilled nursing for a few weeks following surgery on her hip and femur. I was told by many Canterbury is the preferred facility for this type of care and I’m grateful they could accept her because that was absolutely the case. The facility is clean, comfortable, safe and conveniently located with ample parking. Naturally, it was a stressful and challenging time, but both Kim and Joyce were immensely helpful while navigating all of the necessary logistics and emotions. The care team was exceptional, both patient and attentive. Liza, Gabe and Gloria are all incredibly skilled nurses and I would happily trust myself or a loved one to their care again.

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This is a top-notch rehab center. The high-quality, professional staff works hard to restore their patients’ health in a kind, compassionate, and caring way. Communication with family is open and supportive. A positive experience in every way.

The team at Canterbury provided the highest quality care. Everyone is accommodating, kind, and caring. The staff is phenomenal. Canterbury is a wonderful place to be!

My mom moved to Canterbury Tower Tampa. It's well-staffed and very clean, which I can't say for a few places we have dealt with. So, it's a step up and it's well established, and I just have a good feeling about it. She does physical therapy, but she's not in the main population. She's in the medical wing. The staff was very nice and very attentive. They don't want family members in the dining room, but when I come up, she'll eat in her room if she chooses. She likes the food. She's currently in a two-person room, and it's not full, so she's only had a roommate for a couple of days. She has a window view, and it's clean and comfortable. She is currently waiting in a single room to come up. They have an activity schedule every day. My mom loves reading, so there is a library system where girls come around with books. She builds puzzles, and she reads a lot. She has her own TV. If she wants her nails done, they'll do her nails. It's very attentive.

My 5 weeks in Canterbury skilled nursing division were amazing. Came in wheelchair left on own 2 feet. All thanks to the staff at Canterbury. Can never thank all of you enough for the care and the caring!!🙏😊🫢

OMG! Canterbury Towers Rehab was just simply AMAZING! My siblings and I had to search high and low for the perfect rehab facility for our Mother "Mrs. Annie" to go to after her surgery in May 2024. From the minute we pulled in to the secured gated tower that faced the ocean on Bayshore Boulevard, we were greeted by the parking gate security person, to the valet gentleman at the main entrance, to the beautiful foyer entryway, to the front desk security/receptionist who contacted the Health rehab area who Ms. Gwen and her trainee greeted us in their uniform with the Canterbury Crest with a professional warm smile and greeting, that I knew we had found the best facility for our mother. They then introduced us to the Social Worker Director, Ms. Joyce Mitchell, who had been hands on from that point onward to answer, support, and be attentive to ALL of our mother's rehab care for the month that our mother was there after the transport of our mother from the hospital to this beautiful, elegant, very clean, friendly, loving, and caring facility. While my mother was there, she had a medical issue that required her to go to the emergency room. Without hesitation that Ms. Mitchell and my mother's nurse, Ms. Candis, has contacted our family as soon as they saw my mother's situation getting worse and we then approved of them sending my mother immediately back to the hospital E.R.. Ms. Joyce Mitchell, Nurse Candis, and the Canterbury Staff kept in touch with our mother's progress during her three day hospital stay and expertly coordinated my mother's return back to her room at Canterbury. Once my mother returned, I cannot begin to tell you how compassionate, caring, and professional the entire staff was in our mother's overall rehab and care from the nurses, CNA's, Food service, housekeeping, doctors, staff, security, front office, rehab staff, the daily exciting and fun activities, and even the beautiful views surrounding the building and in the interior of the overall facility that was always kept immaculate. Oh, another surprising aspect was that all of their meals were practically gourmet that my mother truly enjoyed due to she is an excellent cook and very particular about what she ate. Hats off to the food service staff and thanks for having my mother feel special and doing such an outstanding job. Overall, I see why Canterbury Towers is always booked and sought after. I have to truly thank God that my mother was able to do her rehab at Canterbury Towers to a point that I wouldn't mind staying in my latter years in the upper residential retirement units on the upper levels of Canterbury that I think the Health Center on site where my mother stayed for rehab is inclusive for the friendly residents. Again, I have to thank Ms. Joyce Mitchell the social worker Director, Ms. Gwen the activities coordinator, Ms. Miriam, the MDS Coordinator & her staff, Mr. Jeff, the Physical Therapist Director & his staff, Ms. Candis, Ms. Cristania, Ms. Veronica, Ms. Sophie, Ms. Lisandra, Ms. Maddy and ALL of the staff at Canterbury for having my mother and us feel like family. We love them all so much! Yes, if there's an opening at Canterbury, then I highly recommend this place to everyone. If I could give them 1000 stars instead of 5, then I would. BTW, my mother is making excellent progress with thanks to the dynamic rehab staff at Canterbury Towers. May God continue to bless and keep everyone at Canterbury Towers. Ms. Vivian B.

What families highlight

  • Resort-like grounds with bay views
  • Spacious, well-appointed apartments with multiple floor plans
  • Well-maintained fitness center and pool with water-aerobics
  • Comprehensive rehabilitation and on-site therapy services
  • Professional nursing and medication-assistance availability

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Location & neighborhood

3501 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33629
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