Pricing ranges from
    $3,014 – 3,616/month

    Sweet Home of Tampa ALF

    12209 N Ola Ave, Tampa, FL 33612
    • Assisted Living

    Compassionate dementia care, home-like environment

    I placed my mother here and have been very satisfied with the caring, compassionate staff and their strong dementia and diabetes care. The converted home is spotless, cozy and calm, with home-cooked meals, engaging activities, pet-friendly policy, and consistent family updates - the owners and manager are available around the clock. My mother feels loved and supported; this is a trustworthy, well-organized option for families seeking personal, care-first service.

    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
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.63·(16)

    Overall rating

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

      3.4
    • Staff

      3.9
    • Meals

      3.2
    • Amenities

      4.8
    • Value

      3.6

    Pros

    • Home-like atmosphere
    • Compassionate, owner-led staff
    • Spacious, comfortable resident rooms
    • Home-cooked meals with generous portions
    • Pet-friendly small-pet accommodations
    • Emotional-support animal presence (cat)
    • Clean, odor-free environment
    • Quiet, residential location
    • Outdoor common areas and light-filled interior
    • Organized operations and friendly resident community
    • Owner-led personalized tours
    • Care-focused philosophy distinct from corporate models

    Cons

    • Limited clinical and specialty-care capacity compared with larger facilities
    • Small residential layout limits scalability and institutional amenities
    • Pet restrictions and additional pet fee
    • Potential accessibility constraints in a converted home
    • Operational dependence on owner-led management

    Summary of reviews

    The reviewed material describes a small, owner-operated assisted living facility housed in a converted residential building that emphasizes a home-like environment and personal attention. Reviewers emphasize cleanliness, a light and open interior, outdoor common areas, and a generally quiet, residential location. The facility is presented as organized and community-oriented, with friendly residents and an owner-led admissions process that many found reassuring.

    Care and staffing are depicted as strengths: staff are described as warm, caring, and attentive, and the ownership frames the facility as having a "care-first" philosophy contrasted with larger corporate providers. That orientation appears to shape daily interactions and the overall culture. However, the facility's small, home-style scale suggests limits in clinical breadth; prospective residents with complex medical or specialty needs should verify on-site clinical staffing and emergency protocols before committing.

    Dining and daily life are characterized by home-cooked meals offered in generous portions and an informal, family-style rhythm. The home accepts small pets and maintains an emotional-support cat on-site, which contributes to the homelike feel for pet owners; there is an associated pet fee and size restrictions. Activities and social life appear to be centered on small-group interactions and outdoor access rather than an extensive institutional activities program.

    The physical plant and management model reflect trade-offs inherent to a converted home: a pleasant, domestic scale and personalized management come at the cost of limited institutional amenities and potential accessibility constraints (for example, narrower layouts or lack of elevator infrastructure). Operational control is closely tied to owner leadership, which supports personalized service but can also create single-point dependence for policy and staffing decisions.

    In sum, this facility may be well suited to older adults and families seeking a small, clean, pet-friendly residence with owner-led, relationship-oriented care and home-style meals. Those requiring broader onsite clinical services, extensive institutional amenities, or guaranteed accessibility features should confirm specific capabilities and accommodations during a visit.

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    Location

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    Sweet Home of Tampa ALF is located at 12209 N Ola Ave, Tampa, FL, 33612.

    About Sweet Home of Tampa ALF

    Sweet Home Of Tampa ALF is an assisted living facility located in Tampa, Florida, focused on providing comprehensive care and support for seniors. The community is designed to offer residents a warm and welcoming environment where their well-being and comfort are top priorities. With a philosophy centered around personalized care, Sweet Home Of Tampa ALF ensures that each resident receives attention tailored to their individual needs, whether they require assistance with daily activities or more advanced support through skilled nursing services.

    The facility features amenities that enhance the quality of life for its residents. Professional nursing staff and visiting medical professionals are available to address health concerns promptly and efficiently, fostering peace of mind for both residents and their families. Respite care services are an option, allowing caregivers a much-needed break while loved ones are provided with compassionate supervision and assistance. For those living with memory care needs, Sweet Home Of Tampa ALF offers thoughtful services devised to support individuals with cognitive challenges, providing both safety and enriching activities.

    At Sweet Home Of Tampa ALF, accommodations are offered in semi-private and private room settings, enabling residents to choose an environment that best suits their preferences for privacy and companionship. The homelike setting encourages independence while ensuring that necessary support is always close at hand. Residents can also enjoy interactions with pets as part of the facility’s welcoming approach, adding another layer of comfort and familiarity to everyday life.

    The team at Sweet Home Of Tampa ALF is committed to guiding families through the senior living journey, helping them explore the best options available for their unique circumstances. By prioritizing the physical and emotional well-being of its residents, Sweet Home Of Tampa ALF stands out as a reliable and caring choice for those seeking assisted living solutions in the Tampa area.

    People often ask...

    Sweet Home of Tampa ALF offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $3,014 per month.

    Sweet Home of Tampa ALF offers assisted living.

    The full address for this community is 12209 N Ola Ave, Tampa, FL 33612.

    No, Sweet Home of Tampa ALF 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 number11969684
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility
    Capacity6 residents
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    Inspection Reports

    6

    Reports

    0

    Citations

    2

    Complaints

    6

    Years

    25 Mar 2026Standard
    Found no deficiencies during a re-licensure survey with generator monitoring.
    05 Mar 2024Standard
    Found no deficiencies during the visit.
    02 Oct 2023Complaint
    Found no deficiencies after a complaint-based survey that included generator monitoring.
    23 Jun 2023Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies at the time of the survey.
    04 Mar 2022Standard
    Investigated a re-licensure and generator monitoring survey; found no deficiencies.
    16 Mar 2020Initial
    Found no deficiencies during the licensure survey conducted on 03/16/2020.

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