Tarpon Shores Resident-Owned Association

    89 Rachel Dr, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689
    5.0 · 9 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    5.0

    Friendly supportive clean safe affordable

    I've lived here for years and I love it - the neighbors are friendly and supportive and there are abundant monthly activities that keep me engaged. The mobile-home park is very clean, safe and up-to-date, reasonably priced with low HOA fees, so I have less work and more free time.

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    5.00 · 9 reviews

    Overall rating

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    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      4.5

    Pros

    • strong sense of community
    • abundant monthly activities
    • safe neighborhood
    • friendly residents
    • low HOA fees
    • very clean facilities
    • up-to-date amenities
    • reasonably priced / affordable
    • low-maintenance lifestyle (more free time)
    • appeals to long-term residents
    • high overall resident satisfaction (five-star praise)

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment: The reviews for Tarpon Shores Resident-Owned Association are overwhelmingly positive. Multiple reviewers describe the community with strong, enthusiastic language—calling it a great place to live, a five-star mobile home park, and noting great experiences. The dominant themes are community, safety, cleanliness, affordability, and low-maintenance living. There are no recurring complaints or negative themes in the provided summaries.

    Community, social life, and activities: A major strength emphasized across reviews is the social fabric. Reviews repeatedly highlight a supportive and friendly resident body and an abundance of scheduled activities (noted as monthly activities). This suggests an active social calendar that keeps residents engaged and provides ample opportunity for interaction, which likely contributes to both the sense of community and residents’ long-term commitments to living there. The presence of long-term residents and repeated praise for friendliness indicate strong peer relationships and successful community-building.

    Facilities, maintenance, and amenities: Reviews consistently praise the physical condition of the property. Facilities are described as very clean and up-to-date, which points to regular maintenance and attention to common areas and amenities. The mention of "up-to-date amenities" implies that communal features (recreation areas, common rooms, or infrastructure) are modern or well-maintained. The emphasis on cleanliness and current amenities adds to the overall appeal and supports the perception of a high-quality living environment.

    Affordability and lifestyle: Cost-related comments are uniformly positive: reviewers cite low HOA fees and reasonable pricing. Combined with the "less work and more free time" comment, these points paint a picture of an affordable, low-maintenance lifestyle where residents can reduce chores and enjoy leisure and community activities. That combination—lower monthly costs plus fewer maintenance responsibilities—appears to be a key driver of resident satisfaction.

    Management, staff, dining, and gaps in reviews: The supplied summaries do not specifically mention on-site management, staff behavior, or dining/catering services. Because these areas are not discussed, no conclusions about management responsiveness, staff quality, or food services can be drawn from the available text. The absence of negative remarks is itself notable; however, potential residents should consider asking targeted questions about management responsiveness, maintenance request turnaround, and dining options (if important) when touring or speaking with current residents.

    Notable patterns and recommendations: The reviews form a coherent pattern of high resident satisfaction anchored in social engagement, safety, cleanliness, and affordability. For prospective residents, the highlights are clear: an active social environment with many monthly activities, friendly neighbors, modern and clean facilities, and lower ongoing costs. For those evaluating the community further, recommended follow-ups would be quick checks on management practices, any rules or restrictions associated with being a resident-owned association, and confirmation of amenity specifics (which amenities are considered "up-to-date"), since those finer details were not specified in the summaries. Overall, the available reviews portray Tarpon Shores Resident-Owned Association as a well-regarded, safe, and affordable community with strong social offerings and high resident satisfaction.

    Location

    Map showing location of Tarpon Shores Resident-Owned Association

    About Tarpon Shores Resident-Owned Association

    Tarpon Shores Resident-Owned Association sits in Tarpon Springs, Florida, near places like the Sponge Docks, beaches, golf courses, parks, and shopping, so folks can find plenty to do nearby. This is a 55+ community with 277 homesites, and people who live here own their spot-meaning they get a real say in the community, which helps keep living costs steady and affordable. The place has all sorts of things people use every day, like a renovated clubhouse with a kitchen, meeting hall, and library, plus a separate pool room, a heated pool, shuffleboard courts, pickleball and bocce ball courts, horse shoe pits, and covered shuffleboard courts for when the sun's hot or there's rain. Residents can use amenities like a swimming pool, billiards, a library, and on-site fishing, which gives folks a little bit of everything, and the grounds have landscaping around the clubhouse, which makes the place look pleasant.

    They host community events, like a Father's Day Celebration with food and entertainment, so folks can stay social without too much fuss, and there's a regular newsletter, like the July 2025 Newsletter, so information gets around. Nutritious meals are served, and live-in caregiver help is available for seniors, especially for those needing memory care because of Alzheimer's or dementia, and the place tries to prevent confusion and wandering. People who live here are mostly describing the staff as helpful, joyful, and kind, and there's a detailed review and rating system for resident satisfaction, with awards like Best of Senior Living and Best of Senior Living All Star given to the community.

    The management uses Resource Property Management for day-to-day things and handles requests such as estoppel queries for home sales. Residents have a login for secure access to community info, and the website provides newsletters, sometimes needing Adobe Reader, and there's an email contact system in use. The park has low monthly fees covering things like lawn mowing and spraying, water, sewer, trash pickup, basic cable TV with the park channel, and use of all the facilities, which takes some worry away from paying bills. The neighborhood is quiet and charming, calls itself a serene and welcoming environment, and allows pets, so animal lovers can bring a companion. Most homes are mobile homes for personal or private use, and the association emphasizes a hassle-free lifestyle, with lots of planned activities that keep folks active and involved both mentally and socially. It's shown on community comparison platforms and is also associated with A Place For Mom. The rules state it's a 55+ community, but it has a NO PETS policy, so it's best to check current rules if pets are a concern.

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