I toured this beautiful, well-maintained community and felt immediate peace of mind - rooms and common areas are very clean and secure. The staff are exceptional: friendly, attentive and professional (special thanks to Christine, Gladys and Suzanna), memory care is excellent with lots of activities, and my father is very happy, so I highly recommend it.
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
Memory care community services
Mild cognitive impairment
Specialized memory care programming
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
3.70·(23)
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
Care
3.8
Staff
4.4
Meals
2.0
Amenities
2.7
Value
2.0
Pros
Compassionate, family-style caregiving
Attentive and responsive direct-care staff
Clean and well-kept common areas
Secure, monitored building with cameras and locked access
Engaging activities and craft programs
Dementia-friendly memory-unit programming and seasonal decorating
Furnished rooms with homelike touches
Helpful admissions and marketing staff
Organized building operations
Respite-care availability
Cons
Inconsistent cleanliness and maintenance across units
Small, shared rooms in memory-care areas
Confusing multi-building layout that requires external transfers
Restricted access and escorted-movement policies in secured units
High resident-to-staff ratios and understaffing concerns
Limited dining variety and inconsistent meal options
Perfunctory or variable tour and admissions communication
Medication practices and monitoring
Allegations of theft and retaliatory staff conduct
Aging infrastructure and limited bathing facility options
Summary of reviews
Reviewers present a mixed but distinct set of themes about Best Care Senior Living at Saint Joseph. Many families praised direct-care staff as compassionate, attentive, and family-oriented; individual caregivers and several admissions staff received specific commendation for easing transitions and responding to concerns. The facility operates as a secure environment with cameras and controlled access, and there is clear capacity for respite stays. Multiple accounts describe furnished, homelike rooms and active efforts to engage residents through crafts, outings, and holiday-themed memory-unit programming.
Care quality and staffing patterns appear polarized. While many experiences describe helpful, engaged caregivers who provide peace of mind, other comments raise operational concerns: a repeatedly mentioned high resident-to-staff ratio, reports of understaffing, and what some described as perfunctory monitoring (periodic checks rather than continuous engagement). There are also expressed worries about medication practices and monitoring; these should be explored directly with clinical leadership during a tour.
Dining and activities are likewise mixed. Several families noted an active activities calendar and successful efforts to gather residents for crafts and socialization. Conversely, others cited limited meal variety and inconsistencies in dining choices. Prospective residents should ask for sample menus, typical mealtimes, and how special dietary needs are accommodated.
Facility layout and physical plant merit careful attention. The campus spans multiple buildings and memory-care units are described as both decorated and dementia-aware but also smaller and sometimes shared; some memory areas require exiting the main building to reach them. Reviewers cited maintenance needs in parts of the property, periodic clutter in certain areas, and an absence of preferred bathing options (no sit-down shower in some units). Security measures (locked doors, escorted access) are in place, which supports safety but may feel restrictive for some families.
Management and governance show variability in reviewer perception. Admissions and marketing personnel earned positive mentions for being helpful and communicative, yet other accounts describe perfunctory tours and inconsistent follow-up. Most concerns about operations relate to systemic patterns—staffing levels, upkeep, and dining—while a few more serious individual allegations (including theft and retaliatory conduct) were raised; those are significant and warrant direct inquiry about policies, incident investigation procedures, and staff oversight.
Summary guidance: the facility demonstrates clear strengths in compassionate caregiving, security, and activity programming, which families found valuable. At the same time, recurring operational issues — staffing ratios, maintenance and cleanliness inconsistencies, memory-unit room size and layout, dining limitations, and at least one serious misconduct allegation — suggest prospective residents should tour with targeted questions, request unit-specific observations, review staffing rosters and care plans, and ask how clinical incidents and allegations are investigated and resolved.
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Location
Best Care Senior Living at Saint Joseph is located at 4406 Melton Ave, Tampa, FL, 33614.
About Best Care Senior Living at Saint Joseph
Best Care Senior Living offers a compassionate and supportive atmosphere for seniors, blending quality, personalization, and affordability in both assisted living and memory care settings. Dedicated to providing a superior standard of care, the team is available around the clock, ensuring that every resident's needs are met with warmth and professionalism. The highly trained staff undergoes specialized instruction to deliver attentive care tailored to each individual's needs, creating an environment where every resident is embraced as part of the Best Care Senior Living family.
Residents benefit from a vibrant daily routine enriched by a diverse range of activities and entertainment, fostering not only social engagement but also mental and physical well-being. The objective is to make every day fulfilling, providing personalized attention and meaningful interaction. The community is designed to feel like home, where concerns are addressed promptly and peace of mind for both residents and their families is a top priority.
For those navigating the emotional challenge of transitioning to assisted living or memory care, Best Care Senior Living is deeply empathetic and strives to make the experience as comforting as possible. The memory care program is structured as a robust defense against degenerative nerve diseases such as Alzheimer’s, offering not only practical care but also rehabilitation and comfort in a secure setting. The care homes feature specialized memory care units, meticulously designed to minimize risks such as elopement while expertly managing dementia and Alzheimer’s symptoms. The focus is on providing a level of attentiveness that enhances both safety and quality of life.
Beyond long-term living options, Best Care Senior Living acknowledges the varying needs of caregivers and seniors. The adult day care program caters to those who may not require full-time assistance but still seek companionship and purposeful activity during the day. This service allows seniors to enjoy the same high-quality meals and engaging activities as full-time residents, while caregivers gain time to attend to their responsibilities, with the comfort of knowing their loved ones are thriving in a supervised environment.
Additionally, respite care is available for short-term stays, offering a supportive solution for caregivers who need a temporary break, are planning a vacation, or have work commitments. These stays also provide an opportunity for seniors to experience the community before making a permanent move. Rehabilitation and therapy services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, are managed by Best Care Home Health LLC, seamlessly integrating top-tier clinical care for residents’ ongoing health needs.
At Best Care Senior Living, the staff believe that seniors deserve to live in dignity, surrounded by respect and genuine care. Every element of the experience, from the personalized approach to daily life to the expertly managed therapeutic services, is designed to help each resident lead a rich, comfortable, and engaged life. The commitment is unwavering: to support, uplift, and nurture each individual while making Best Care Senior Living a true home where loved ones not only live, but thrive.
People often ask...
Best Care Senior Living at Saint Joseph offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,167 per month.
Best Care Senior Living at Saint Joseph offers assisted living and memory care.
There are 14 photos of Best Care Senior Living at Saint Joseph on Mirador.
The full address for this community is 4406 Melton Ave, Tampa, FL 33614.
No, Best Care Senior Living at Saint Joseph 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.
Investigated a complaint related to a generator monitoring survey and found no deficient practices identified.
A0008ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
02 Apr 2025Standard
02 Apr 2025Standard
Identified deficiencies were corrected on-site during the survey.
A0008ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
14 Feb 2025Standard
14 Feb 2025Standard
Found deficiencies in medication storage, administration, and self-administration support.
Class 3A0052MEDICATION - ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMIN
Class 3A0055MEDICATION - STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
A0008ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
18 Dec 2024Complaint
18 Dec 2024Complaint
Found no deficiencies after a second revisit of a prior complaint investigation.
22 Oct 2024Complaint
22 Oct 2024Complaint
Observed ongoing safety deficiencies due to roof and ceiling leaks with flooding during a hurricane, including use of trash cans to collect water and evidence of incomplete repairs.
A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
22 Oct 2024Complaint
22 Oct 2024Complaint
Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies.
05 Sept 2024Complaint
05 Sept 2024Complaint
Identified a safety hazard due to an unresolved roof leak on the third floor that created standing water and hazards for residents, with delayed follow-up by staff.
Class 2A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
24 Jun 2024Complaint
24 Jun 2024Complaint
Found no deficiencies after investigating a complaint and related generator monitoring.
15 Nov 2023Complaint
15 Nov 2023Complaint
Investigated a complaint related to generator monitoring and found no deficiencies.
06 Sept 2023Complaint
06 Sept 2023Complaint
Investigated a complaint and generator monitoring conducted on 2023-09-06 and found no deficiencies.
11 Jul 2023Complaint
11 Jul 2023Complaint
Found no deficiencies after a complaint investigation conducted on 2023-07-11.
19 Apr 2023Standard
19 Apr 2023Standard
Concluded that previously cited deficiencies were corrected during a follow-up desk review.
02 Mar 2023Standard
02 Mar 2023Standard
Identified deficiencies in required nutrition and food service training; failed to provide the mandated annual hours of continuing education for the food service designee.
Class 3A0085TRAINING - NUTRITION & FOOD SERVICE
Class 3AL243LMH - TRAINING
21 Dec 2022Complaint
21 Dec 2022Complaint
Found no deficiencies. A complaint investigation was conducted.
04 May 2022Complaint
04 May 2022Complaint
Found no deficiencies after a complaint investigation conducted on 2022-05-04.
23 Nov 2021Complaint
23 Nov 2021Complaint
Investigated the 2021 complaint; deficiencies were found to have been corrected during the 11/23/2021 visit.
21 Oct 2021Complaint
21 Oct 2021Complaint
Investigated a complaint and identified multiple deficiencies in resident care, supervision, and staff training, indicating noncompliance with state rules.
Class 2A0025RESIDENT CARE - SUPERVISION
Class 3A0080TRAINING - CORE & COMPETENCY TEST
Class 3A0083TRAINING - FIRST AID AND CPR
Class 3A0086TRAINING - ADRD
Class 3AL243LMH - TRAINING
A0004LICENSURE - REQUIREMENTS
14 Oct 2021Complaint
14 Oct 2021Complaint
Found no deficiencies identified during a revisit of the prior complaint investigation.
30 Aug 2021Complaint
30 Aug 2021Complaint
Investigated a complaint alleging rights violations and safety concerns; found deficiencies in posting residents' rights and grievance procedures and in maintaining a safe, clean living environment.
Class 3A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES
Class 3A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
A0003LICENSURE - CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP (CHOW)
29 Apr 2021Standard
29 Apr 2021Standard
Concluded that deficiencies identified earlier were corrected during the survey.
24 Mar 2021Standard
24 Mar 2021Standard
Identified deficiencies in dietary standards and meal planning, including failure to document residents' refusals to therapeutic diets and to maintain dated menus and substitution records.
Class 3A0093FOOD SERVICE - DIETARY STANDARDS
19 Jan 2021Complaint
19 Jan 2021Complaint
Investigated a complaint survey focusing on COVID-19 infection control and generator monitoring; found no deficiencies.
05 Nov 2020Complaint
05 Nov 2020Complaint
Investigated a complaint revisit and confirmed prior deficiencies were corrected.
03 Aug 2020Complaint
03 Aug 2020Complaint
Identified deficiencies in medication records and daily observation logs; the facility failed to maintain accurate MORs for a resident receiving injections. An administrator interview confirmed injections were being given to residents and that records did not consistently reflect these treatments.
Class 3A0054MEDICATION - RECORDS
23 Jun 2020Complaint
23 Jun 2020Complaint
Investigated a complaint; deficiencies were found and corrected during a survey conducted on 06/23/2020.
31 May 2020Complaint
31 May 2020Complaint
Identified deficiencies regarding residents' rights, relocation procedures, and emergency planning during a survey conducted in late May 2020.
Class 2A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES
Class 3A0200EMERGENCY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
A0300FACILITY CLOSURE
04 Dec 2019Expansion
04 Dec 2019Expansion
Investigated a capacity increase survey; no deficiencies identified.
07 Oct 2019Expansion
07 Oct 2019Expansion
Investigated ongoing renovations and found safety and capacity concerns due to unfinished construction and inability to safely accommodate residents.
Class 3A0004LICENSURE - REQUIREMENTS
28 Aug 2019Complaint
28 Aug 2019Complaint
Concluded no deficiencies were identified during the 08/28/2019 revisit of a 2019 complaint investigation.
22 Jul 2019Complaint
22 Jul 2019Complaint
Inspections found deficiencies in maintaining a clean living environment, with evidence of dirt around beds and issues with bed bug management and related furnishings.
A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
13 May 2019Complaint
13 May 2019Complaint
Found bed bugs present and the environment not free from pests.
Class 3A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
13 May 2019
13 May 2019
Found no deficiencies at the time of the survey.
07 Mar 2019Monitor
07 Mar 2019Monitor
Investigated deficiencies identified shortcomings in activities, staff training documentation, and mental health records, with multiple violations cited.
Class 3A0026RESIDENT CARE - SOCIAL & LEISURE ACTIVITIES
Class 3A0052MEDICATION - ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMIN
Class 3A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
Class 3A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE
Class 3A0082TRAINING - HIV/AIDS
Class 3A0090TRAINING - DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDERS
Class 3A0091TRAINING - DOCUMENTATION & MONITORING
Class 3AL241LMH - RECORDS
Class 3AL242LMH - RESPONSIBILITIES OF FACILITY
A0162RECORDS - RESIDENT
26 Jun 2018Complaint
26 Jun 2018Complaint
Concluded there were no deficient practices observed during the revisit survey.
26 Jun 2018Complaint
26 Jun 2018Complaint
Found no deficiencies after a complaint investigation and follow-up revisit.
16 Apr 2018Complaint
16 Apr 2018Complaint
Investigated a complaint and identified deficient practice related to emergency management planning.
Class 3A0181EMERGENCY PLAN APPROVAL
23 Jun 2017Complaint
23 Jun 2017Complaint
Investigated a second revisit to complaint investigations and found no deficiencies at the time of the visit.
23 Jun 2017Standard
23 Jun 2017Standard
Investigated a follow-up relicensure survey and found no deficiencies.
25 May 2017Complaint
25 May 2017Complaint
Identified an uncorrected deficiency for failing to provide a safe living environment free from pests.
05 May 2017Standard
05 May 2017Standard
Investigated found deficiencies in staff attestations and background checks, medication administration, and administrative oversight, along with gaps in training and staff records.
Class 3A0052MEDICATION - ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMIN
Class 3A0054MEDICATION - RECORDS
Class 3A0056MEDICATION - LABELING AND ORDERS
Class 3A0077STAFFING STANDARDS - ADMINISTRATORS
Class 3A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
Class 3A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE
Class 3A0090TRAINING - DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDERS
Class 3A0161RECORDS - STAFF
Class 3AL241LMH - RECORDS
Class 4CZ814BACKGROUND SCREENING CLEARINGHOUSE
Class 4CZ815BACKGROUND SCREENING; PROHIBITED OFFENSES
Class 4CZ816BACKGROUND SCREENING-COMPLIANCE ATTESTATION
AZ814BACKGROUND SCREENING CLEARINGHOUSE
A0160RECORDS - FACILITY
A0162RECORDS - RESIDENT
07 Apr 2017Complaint
07 Apr 2017Complaint
Investigated a complaint and found a bed bug infestation that created an unsafe living environment for Resident #3.
Class 3A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
27 Jan 2017Expansion
27 Jan 2017Expansion
Found no deficiencies identified during the initial limited mental health licensure survey.
12 Dec 2016Complaint
12 Dec 2016Complaint
Confirmed that previously cited deficiencies were corrected on the revisit.
A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES
17 Oct 2016Complaint
17 Oct 2016Complaint
Identified two deficiencies: no written grievance procedure for resident complaints and no limited mental health license for serving more than one resident with mental health needs.
Class 3A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES
Class 3AL240LMH - LICENSING
04 Apr 2016Complaint
04 Apr 2016Complaint
Found no deficiencies identified during the two complaint investigations conducted on April 4, 2016.
15 Oct 2015Complaint
15 Oct 2015Complaint
Found no deficiencies after two complaint surveys were conducted on October 15, 2015.
23 Jul 2015Complaint
23 Jul 2015Complaint
Concluded that previously cited deficiencies were found corrected during the follow-up revisit.
A0054MEDICATION - RECORDS
A0058PHARMACY & DIETARY; UNCORRECTED DEFICIENCIES
23 Jul 2015Standard
23 Jul 2015Standard
Verified the previously reported deficiencies were corrected during the revisit.
A0026RESIDENT CARE - SOCIAL & LEISURE ACTIVITIES
A0056MEDICATION - LABELING AND ORDERS
A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE
A0090TRAINING - DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDERS
10 Jun 2015Complaint
10 Jun 2015Complaint
Investigated a revisit and found an uncorrected deficiency related to medications, requiring ongoing pharmacist or nurse consultant services and quarterly updates.
Class 3A0058PHARMACY & DIETARY; UNCORRECTED DEFICIENCIES
A0054MEDICATION - RECORDS
10 Jun 2015Standard
10 Jun 2015Standard
Investigated deficiencies in the activities program, and in medication recordkeeping and staff training; multiple violations were cited.
Class 3A0026RESIDENT CARE - SOCIAL & LEISURE ACTIVITIES
Class 3A0056MEDICATION - LABELING AND ORDERS
Class 3A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
Class 3A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE
Class 3A0090TRAINING - DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDERS
27 Apr 2015Complaint
27 Apr 2015Complaint
Identified deficiencies in medication administration records and in meeting minimum direct care staffing hours.
Class 3A0054MEDICATION - RECORDS
Class 3A0079STAFFING STANDARDS - LEVELS
06 May 2014Complaint
06 May 2014Complaint
Investigated a revisit and found previously cited deficiencies had been corrected, and one tag was administratively deleted.
13 Mar 2014Complaint
13 Mar 2014Complaint
Found deficiencies in medication management, recordkeeping, staff training, and environmental safety during the inspection.
Class 3A0052MEDICATION - ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMIN
Class 3A0054MEDICATION - RECORDS
Class 3A0055MEDICATION - STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Class 3A0056MEDICATION - LABELING AND ORDERS
Class 3A0084TRAINING - ASSIS SELF-ADMIN MEDS & MED MGMT
Class 3A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
Class 3A0160RECORDS - FACILITY
Class 3A0161RECORDS - STAFF
14 Jun 2013
14 Jun 2013
Found no deficiencies identified during the survey conducted on June 14, 2013. Previously cited deficiencies were corrected at the revisit.
A0008ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
14 Jun 2013Standard
14 Jun 2013Standard
Found that previous deficiencies were corrected during a follow-up licensure revisit and abbreviated survey, and no deficiencies were identified.
12 Mar 2013
12 Mar 2013
Inspectors identified deficiencies in staff background screening and related documentation, with missing health provider statements and inadequate compliance records for several employees.
Class 3A0008ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
Class 3A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
Class 4AZ815BACKGROUND SCREENING; PROHIBITED OFFENSES
AZ816BACKGROUND SCREENING-COMPLIANCE ATTESTATION
15 Jan 2013Complaint
15 Jan 2013Complaint
Concluded that previously cited deficiencies were corrected on the day of the revisit, with no further deficiencies cited.
A0165RISK MGMT & QA; ADVERSE INCIDENT REPORT
08 Jan 2013Complaint
08 Jan 2013Complaint
Found no deficiencies during the visit.
13 Dec 2012Complaint
13 Dec 2012Complaint
Determined that a Day 1 adverse incident report was not filed timely after a resident was found unresponsive and no on-site investigation was conducted.
Class 3A0165RISK MGMT & QA; ADVERSE INCIDENT REPORT
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