Brookdale Bayshore

Brookdale Bayshore sits at the corner of Bayshore Blvd. and Gandy Blvd. in South Tampa and has a mix of care options like independent living, assisted living, memory care for Alzheimer's or dementia, skilled nursing, and even continuing care retirement communities, so residents can get the help they need as life changes and as their health needs shift over time, and you've got trained medical staff around to help with special medical needs, with on-site skilled care for people needing a higher level of assistance. There's the Brookdale HealthPlus® Community program, with a registered nurse making sure on-site care coordination and things like annual wellness visits, immunizations, and health screenings get taken care of, including help for chronic health conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure, along with personalized care plans for daily needs like bathing, dressing, grooming, medication reminders, and management, and you've even got structured activities to keep minds and bodies moving, through a full activity and social calendar full of planned events, social time, learning opportunities, and outings on and offsite. The apartments have private bathrooms, kitchenettes, emergency call systems, grab bars, and walk-in showers, with these little details making it easier to keep independence and move around safely, and there are indoor and outdoor common areas with comfortable chairs, welcoming carpets, and what most would call a homey feel. The place has Wi-Fi, high-speed internet, and is fully handicap accessible, and you'll find amenities like a swimming pool and hot tub, a big grilling area with fancy stainless steel grills, lots of prep space, lounge chairs, and a fire pit by a fenced-in pool so folks can sit outside, relax, or just watch others have fun. Inside there's a fitness center, a game room, a library, beauty salon, and a dining room with restaurant-style meals and nice scenic views, with devotional services both on and off-campus and a beautician on site if you need it. Transportation's available at an extra cost, and you'll find parking for residents and services like adult day care and at-home care if those are needed. Memory care areas are set up to reduce confusion and prevent wandering, with secure and supportive spaces for people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, and the grounds include courtyards with fire pits and inviting places just to gather, talk, or enjoy the Florida weather. The Brookdale Bayshore community has even picked up the Best of Senior Living Award and an award for friendliness, with folks giving it a review score of 8.7, and the staff keep the place open 24 hours a day to help out day or night. Pets are part of life there, and the place tries to give everyone something to do with their days whether they're active and independent or need some extra help, using signature programs, Brookdale blogs, and a focus on safety, meals, and social life so the people living there feel comfortable, secure, and able to enjoy each day as best they can.

Brookdale Bayshore is managed by Brookdale.

Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (NYSE: BKD) is the largest senior living operator in the United States, managing over 640 communities with capacity for approximately 59,000 residents across 41 states and employing around 36,000 associates. Founded in 1978 and publicly traded since 2005, Brookdale solidified its market leadership through major acquisitions including American Retirement Corporation (2006) and Emeritus Senior Living (2014), making it the only national full-spectrum senior living company. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Brookdale has topped the American Seniors Housing Association's ASHA 50 list and Argentum's largest providers list for multiple consecutive years.

The company's comprehensive care continuum includes independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs). Brookdale's signature Clare Bridge program, developed over 30 years ago by dementia-care experts, provides specialized Alzheimer's and dementia care through two distinct levels: Clare Bridge communities for comprehensive memory support and the Clare Bridge Solace program for advanced-stage dementia residents. The program is recognized by the Alzheimer's Association® for incorporating evidence-based Dementia Care Practice Recommendations and features secure environments, enclosed courtyards, Daily Path programming with six structured activities daily, and the InTouch technology platform offering personalized brain-stimulating games and therapeutic content.

Brookdale's holistic Optimum Life® wellness approach balances six dimensions—Purposeful, Physical, Emotional, Social, Spiritual, and Intellectual—implemented through signature programs including B-Fit (eight exercise class options), Brain Fit (mental fitness workouts), My Life Story (resident storytelling), EngagementPlus (interest-based connections), Growing Together (collaborative learning), and The Ageless Spirit (kindness and gratitude practices). The Embrace Family Partnership provides caregiver education and support for families of memory care residents.

The company's Brookdale HealthPlus® care coordination model, winner of the 2024 Argentum Best of the Best Award placing it among the top 1% of operators, is a technology-enabled healthcare service featuring dedicated RN Care Managers who proactively manage residents' health, coordinate care transitions, and help prevent avoidable hospitalizations. Communities using HealthPlus report 78% fewer urgent care visits, 36% fewer hospitalizations, and 63% more completed annual wellness visits. The Personal Solutions program delivers hygiene products, medications, and daily necessities directly to residents' doors with discreet packaging and monthly billing convenience.

Following a strategic divestiture of its home health and hospice operations to HCA Healthcare (completed December 2023), Brookdale now focuses exclusively on senior living operations while maintaining its position as the industry's largest operator, committed to its mission of enriching lives with compassion, respect, excellence, and integrity.