This is a factual overview of Bayside Terrace Senior Living, a 162-bed assisted living in Pinellas Park licensed by Florida AHCA (#6139) — what the record confirms, what it costs in the area, and how to evaluate it.
| Provider | Bayside Terrace Senior Living |
|---|---|
| Type | Assisted Living (AHCA-licensed) |
| City | Pinellas Park, FL 33782 |
| Address | 9381 Us Highway 19 N |
| Licensed beds | 162 |
| AHCA license # | 6139 |
| License status | LICENSED |
| County | Pinellas County |
How Florida regulates assisted livings
In Florida, assisted living is licensed by AHCA under Chapter 429, F.S. Communities hold a Standard license, or an Extended Congregate Care (ECC) or Limited Nursing Services (LNS) license that lets residents stay as needs increase, plus a Limited Mental Health (LMH) designation where relevant. Always verify the exact license type — it determines how long your parent can remain as care needs grow.
Pinellas Park location & hospital context
Pinellas Park, including the 55+ Mainlands community, is a value-oriented mid-county city with established senior housing.
Nearby hospitals: St. Anthony's / Northside (BayCare/HCA, nearby), Largo Medical (nearby). Proximity matters for hospital discharges, emergencies, and specialist visits, so families weighing Bayside Terrace Senior Living often factor drive time to these. Nearby areas: Mainlands, Bonair, Park Station.
What assisted living costs near Bayside Terrace Senior Living
Assisted Living in the Pinellas Park area typically runs $3,300–$5,200/month (2026). Pricing at any specific community depends on care level, room type, and size. Florida's SMMC Long-Term Care Medicaid waiver and VA Aid & Attendance can offset much of the care cost for those who qualify — ask us what applies.
How to evaluate Bayside Terrace Senior Living
When you tour an assisted living community like this one, the things that predict a good experience aren't in the brochure. Ask the overnight staff-to-resident ratio (daytime numbers hide the real picture), the staff turnover rate over the past year, and how long the administrator and head nurse have been in place. Ask what care needs would force a move-out, how the care plan is built and how often it's updated, and who administers medications and how errors are tracked. Walk the halls at a meal and an activity, notice whether residents are engaged or idle, and ask to speak with a current resident's family. Confirm the AHCA license type — Standard, ECC, or LNS — because it determines how long your parent can stay as needs grow.
Is Bayside Terrace Senior Living the right fit?
Assisted living fits an older adult who needs daily help — bathing, dressing, medication reminders, meals — but does not require round-the-clock skilled nursing. It's the most common first move when living alone stops being safe. Bayside Terrace Senior Living is licensed for this level of care in Pinellas Park; whether it's right for your parent depends on their specific needs, budget, and preferences. A free advisor can compare it head-to-head with other licensed Pinellas Park-area options.
How we help with Bayside Terrace Senior Living
Tampa Senior Advisor helps Pinellas Park families evaluate communities like Bayside Terrace Senior Living at no cost. We verify the license, compare it against other licensed Pinellas Park-area options on price and care level, and stay reachable through the move. Communities pay us a referral fee only if you choose to move in; you never pay us, and we'll tell you about strong options that don't pay us. Think of us as a knowledgeable local second opinion.
About this page: the facility facts above come from current Florida AHCA / FloridaHealthFinder licensing data. We don't publish unverified reviews or ratings — we share the public record and help you evaluate the community in person. Confirm the current license at quality.healthfinder.fl.gov before you sign anything.