Volante Senior Living of St. Petersburg

    3600 34th St S, Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Mom treated like family, excellent

    I chose Grand Villa for my mom and couldn't be happier - she's treated like family and is truly well cared for. Staff are responsive, compassionate, and leadership under Scott Elsass keeps us regularly updated. The bright, beautifully maintained facility, strong memory-care program and busy activities give us real peace of mind, and housekeeping, therapy and dining have been excellent. Move-in was smooth and the team went above and beyond; I highly recommend it with only a bit of room to refine.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.37·(214)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.1
    • Staff

      4.3
    • Meals

      3.3
    • Amenities

      4.3
    • Value

      1.9

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive caregiving staff
    • Strong memory-care programming and engagement
    • Freactive family communication and accessible leadership
    • Engaging daily activities and regular outings
    • On-site physical and occupational therapy services
    • Resort-style amenities (pool, theater, salon, cafe)
    • Bright, well-maintained interior spaces
    • Private and shared apartment options with personalization
    • Housekeeping and on-site laundry services
    • Dining variety with menu alternatives and a café
    • Transportation for medical appointments and excursions
    • Pet-friendly policies and pet-support partnerships
    • Short-term rehab and therapy offerings
    • Secure, memory-friendly design in care units
    • Smooth transition and move-in support

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels and high staff turnover
    • Variable cleanliness and sanitation practices
    • Inconsistent meal quality, temperature control, and service timing
    • Delays in call-button response and medication administration
    • Gaps in clinical oversight, documentation, and wound care follow-up
    • Inconsistent family communication after admission or incidents
    • Operational disruption during management or ownership transitions
    • Lapses in personal property management and clothing tracking
    • Limited direct outdoor access for some apartment floors
    • Insufficient accessible seating and communal seating options
    • Pest-control concerns in select kitchen/food areas
    • Inconsistent staff conduct and communication tone

    Summary of reviews

    Overview: Reviewer input presents a facility with many institutional strengths alongside recurring operational weaknesses. Families and residents consistently highlight compassionate direct care, a strong memory-care program, and broad programming and amenities that resemble a resort-style community. At the same time, persistent operational patterns—especially around staffing stability, dining consistency, cleanliness in some areas, and management communication—emerge as important areas for prospective families to weigh.

    Care and staff: The dominant positive theme is the quality of direct caregiving: numerous comments emphasize attentive, kind, and responsive aides and nursing teams, personalized attention during transitions, and an atmosphere described as family-like. Memory-care staff, activity teams, and therapy clinicians receive frequent praise for engagement, stimulation, and rehabilitation outcomes. However, this strength is counterbalanced by recurring concerns about staffing consistency and turnover. Reviewers link these staffing fluctuations to variable responsiveness (for example, call-button delays) and uneven execution of clinical tasks such as medication administration and wound follow-up. Several reviews also note variability in staff tone and communication style, which can affect family confidence and the resident experience.

    Dining and nutrition: Dining is a mixed area. The facility offers a varied menu, café options, and an attentive dining team with some reviewers noting chef-prepared meals and accommodating substitutions. Activity-linked dining and social meals are described positively. Conversely, reviewers cited inconsistent meal temperature, occasional unbalanced offerings, and meal-timing concerns. Service disruptions related to kitchen operations and storm/repair events were also mentioned. These patterns suggest that while menu variety and meal programming are strengths, operational reliability and meal delivery temperature/timing control can be inconsistent.

    Activities and amenities: The community's activity roster and physical amenities are clear assets. Families cite robust daily programming (music, crafts, exercise, outings), accessible transportation, an indoor garden, and multiple communal spaces. On-site therapy services, a pool, theater, salon, and pet-friendly options contribute to resident engagement and quality of life. Limitations noted by reviewers include activity formats that may not appeal to every resident demographic (for example, fewer male-focused options) and physical constraints for residents who use mobility aids; still, overall programming is a major positive.

    Facilities and operations: Physically, the facility is often described as bright, well-decorated, and hotel-like, with flexible apartment types and memory-care design features. Practical concerns include limited direct outdoor access for some upper-floor units, constrained apartment sizes in some plans, and insufficient reclining or comfortable seating in communal areas. Operationally, reviewers raised intermittent sanitation and housekeeping issues in certain areas, occasional pest-control concerns in food zones, and lapses in personal property management (misplaced or mislabeled clothing). These are operational traits to monitor during tours and follow-up conversations.

    Management and notable patterns: Management engagement is a differentiator: numerous reviewers praise proactive directors who communicate by phone, email, and FaceTime and who facilitate smooth move-ins and crisis responses. Conversely, there are multiple accounts linking ownership or leadership transitions to temporary declines in service consistency. Post-admission communication gaps, delayed incident follow-up, and perceived inconsistencies in applying policies are recurring themes. Together with staffing instability, these management-level patterns appear to drive many of the negative experiences described.

    Recommendation notes: For families considering this community, the strengths are clear: a caring direct-care staff, strong memory-care programming, robust activities, and well-appointed amenities. Prospective residents and families should balance those positives against operational weaknesses—ask targeted questions about current staffing ratios and turnover, meal service procedures, sanitation practices, personal property controls, call-response times, and recent management changes. Observing meal service, reviewing staffing schedules, and requesting recent incident and quality metrics can help clarify whether the facility’s operational issues have been addressed or remain areas of risk.

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    Location

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    Volante Senior Living of St. Petersburg is located at 3600 34th St S, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33711.

    About Volante Senior Living of St. Petersburg

    Volante Senior Living of St. Petersburg sits on lush, resort-like grounds with walking paths, patios, gardens, and plenty of places to soak in the Florida sun and fresh air, and the community does have a big campus with both single-story and multi-floor buildings, so you'll see outdoor spaces as well as elevator access indoors. People often talk about the friendly staff here, saying they're helpful and quick to respond to things like maintenance and daily concerns, which probably helps because there's always so much going on, like gardening club, music sessions, Wii bowling, arts and crafts, and outings to local spots. There's a swimming pool, hot tub, tennis courts, shuffleboard, a putting green, and inside, rooms like a theater, salon, activity and game areas, and a bistro for snacks and coffee, plus a computer room, library, and fitness center for residents wanting to stay active in body and mind.

    The place lets people choose from cozy studios or one-bedroom apartments with kitchenettes, private bathrooms, climate control, and wall-to-wall carpet, where utilities are bundled in, except for phone, and the staff handles things like housekeeping, laundry, and general upkeep. Residents can enjoy three chef-prepared meals a day in a restaurant-style dining room, and there are flexible meal plans and even special diets for those needing low salt, low sugar, or diabetic options. Folks keep their independence for as long as possible here, and families seem to like the person-centered care, because things like bathing help, medication reminders, dressing assistance, help with transfers, and appointment setting all get tailored by the care team, whether you're living independently, need more assisted living support, or have memory care needs.

    This community has services for independent living, assisted living, memory care, and even short-term respite stays, so people can age in place and get extra help as their needs change, and there's a nurse on staff part-time along with aides trained for dementia or Alzheimer's care in secure memory units. There's always daily activities, wellness programs, outings, chair fitness, chair yoga, pet therapy, and community events with room for hobbies and friendship, and with amenities like complimentary Wi-Fi, cable TV, private mailboxes, guest meals, and flexible visitation hours, it feels open and inviting but secure, with controlled access, security guards, and emergency call systems for safety.

    Residents and their families like that there's transportation for shopping, appointments, and outings, and parking for both them and their guests, and with shops, a general store, and a coffee shop on campus, people have what they need close by, while still being around medical services like Bayfront Health and neighborhood conveniences such as CVS Pharmacy. There have been legal actions and violations in the past, and the place is regulated by AHCA, meaning the facility meets certain standards and follows rules for safety, emergency planning, and care, and anyone can find their provider profile online for more specifics. Volante Senior Living of St. Petersburg won both the Best of Senior Living 2025 and the Best of 2020 Award from SeniorAdvisor.com, which came from positive feedback on staff warmth, engaging activities, and food quality, and overall, the community offers a supportive setting for seniors who want to stay active and independent, keep social, and adjust levels of care over time-with a focus on wellness, companionship, and comfort tailored to each person's needs.

    People often ask...

    Volante Senior Living of St. Petersburg offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $3,876 per month.

    Volante Senior Living of St. Petersburg offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

    There are 39 photos of Volante Senior Living of St. Petersburg on Mirador.

    Yes, Volante Senior Living of St. Petersburg allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 3600 34th St S, Saint Petersburg, FL 33711.

    No, Volante Senior Living of St. Petersburg does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) licenses assisted living facilities and publishes the results of its standard, complaint, and monitoring inspections.

    License number11968698
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility
    Capacity192 residents
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    Inspection Reports

    45

    Reports

    0

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    33

    Complaints

    12

    Years

    30 Apr 2026Complaint
    Found no deficiencies in the complaint investigation.
    20 Aug 2025Standard
    Corrected deficiencies observed at the time of the survey; no ongoing deficiencies remained.
    20 Aug 2025Complaint
    Found no deficiencies. A complaint and generator monitoring survey conducted on 08/20/2025 identified no deficit practices.
    09 May 2025Standard
    Investigated deficiencies in staffing standards; a staff file lacked written documentation of an updated annual negative examination.
    • A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
    09 Dec 2024Complaint
    Confirmed no deficiencies; previously cited deficiencies were corrected via desk review.
    28 Oct 2024Complaint
    Found that medication observation records were not updated for one resident; MORs were not documented as given and an administrator acknowledged the records were not up to date.
    28 Oct 2024Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and identified deficiencies during a generator-monitoring survey conducted on 2024-10-28 in the St. Petersburg area.
    17 Aug 2024Complaint
    Identified deficiencies in medication self-administration support and in medication observation records for two residents.
    • Class 3A0052MEDICATION - ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMIN
    • Class 3A0054MEDICATION - RECORDS
    17 Jun 2024Complaint
    Found no deficiencies.
    07 May 2024Complaint
    Found no deficiencies identified during the revisit and complaint survey conducted on 2024-05-07.
    07 May 2024Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and follow-up checks. No deficiencies were identified.
    07 May 2024Complaint
    Concluded no deficiencies were identified during a third revisit and complaint survey conducted on 2024-05-07.
    13 Mar 2024Complaint
    Identified deficiency in emergency management planning due to failure to submit a comprehensive emergency management plan to the county for review and approval.
    • Class 3CZ830EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING
    • Class 3A0170RESIDENT REFUND POLICY
    13 Mar 2024Complaint
    Found deficiencies in staff pre-service orientation and in resident refund processing, with incomplete training and delayed refunds, plus issues with handling residents’ belongings.
    • Class 3CZ830EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING
    • Class 3A0170RESIDENT REFUND POLICY
    05 Feb 2024Complaint
    Identified deficiencies for failure to provide required in-service training to direct care staff within 30 days of hire; three employees lacked the mandated two-hour pre-service orientation.
    05 Feb 2024Complaint
    Investigated a complaint related to generator monitoring and found no deficient practices.
    14 Dec 2023Complaint
    Identified deficiencies in resident rights posting, medication labeling, staff training, and resident records.
    • Class 3A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES
    • Class 3A0056MEDICATION - LABELING AND ORDERS
    • Class 3A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE
    • Class 3A0160RECORDS - FACILITY
    18 Sept 2023Complaint
    Investigated a complaint related to a generator monitoring survey and found no deficient practices.
    19 Jul 2023Standard
    Investigated a CHOW and complaint survey and found no deficiencies.
    24 Apr 2023Complaint
    Found no deficiencies. A complaint investigation conducted on 04/24/2023 identified no deficient practices.
    02 Feb 2023Complaint
    Investigated a complaint in conjunction with a generator monitoring survey; no deficient practice identified.
    06 Dec 2022Standard
    Investigated a biennial re-licensure and complaint investigation; deficiencies were corrected at the time of survey.
    06 Dec 2022Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and a generator monitoring survey. Found no deficient practices identified at the time of the survey.
    12 Oct 2022Standard
    Found deficiencies in medication administration and documentation, including improper administration and incomplete medication records.
    • Class 3A0052MEDICATION - ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMIN
    • Class 3A0054MEDICATION - RECORDS
    31 Aug 2022Complaint
    Investigated a complaint regarding generator monitoring and found no deficiencies.
    25 Apr 2022Complaint
    Investigated a complaint regarding generator monitoring and found no deficiencies.
    20 Jan 2022Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and generator monitoring; found no deficiencies.
    19 Aug 2021Complaint
    Found no deficiencies identified during a complaint investigation conducted on 2021-08-19 related to generator monitoring.
    22 Dec 2020Standard
    Found no deficiencies during a re-licensure survey conducted on 2020-12-22.
    27 Aug 2020Complaint
    Found no deficiencies identified during a complaint investigation and an infection control visit.
    19 Jun 2020Complaint
    Found no deficiencies after a complaint investigation conducted on 2020-06-19.
    15 May 2020
    Concluded no deficiencies were found after a focused infection control visit.
    20 Feb 2020Complaint
    Found no deficiencies during a complaint investigation conducted on 2020-02-20.
    16 May 2019Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies at the time of the survey.
    30 Oct 2018Standard
    Concluded no deficiencies were identified during the biennial survey.
    10 Sept 2018Standard
    Identified deficiencies in honoring residents' advance directives and in ensuring an accessible binder/policy for emergencies, with staff training gaps.
    • Class 3A0076DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDERS (DNROS)
    10 Sept 2018Complaint
    Found no deficiencies related to the complaint during a survey conducted on 2018-09-10.
    02 Aug 2017Complaint
    Concluded that the deficiency cited in a prior survey was corrected during a follow-up on 2017-08-02.
    19 Jun 2017Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and found a deficiency in the safe living environment due to unsecured containers present in the living spaces.
    • Class 3A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
    06 Oct 2016Standard
    Concluded no deficiencies were identified during a follow-up survey.
    06 Oct 2016Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies during the revisit.
    31 Aug 2016Standard
    Found deficiencies related to handling of missing resident property and related investigations, and failures to document meal substitutions properly.
    • Class 3A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES
    • Class 3A0093FOOD SERVICE - DIETARY STANDARDS
    27 May 2016Complaint
    Found no deficiencies during the complaint survey conducted on May 27, 2016.
    17 Feb 2016Complaint
    Investigated two complaints and found no deficiencies.
    18 Sept 2014Initial
    Identified no deficiencies during the initial licensure survey.

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