With 175 licensed beds and an active Florida AHCA license (#4818), Oaks Of Clearwater, The ranks among the larger assisted livings serving Clearwater. Here we pair the state record with the things worth watching for when you visit.
| Provider | Oaks Of Clearwater, The |
|---|---|
| Type | Assisted Living (AHCA-licensed) |
| City | Clearwater, FL 33756 |
| Address | 420 Bay Avenue |
| Licensed beds | 175 |
| AHCA license # | 4818 |
| License status | LICENSED |
| County | Pinellas County |
How Florida regulates assisted livings
In Florida, assisted living is licensed by AHCA under Chapter 429, F.S. Communities hold a Standard license, or an Extended Congregate Care (ECC) or Limited Nursing Services (LNS) license that lets residents stay as needs increase, plus a Limited Mental Health (LMH) designation where relevant. Always verify the exact license type — it determines how long your parent can remain as care needs grow.
Clearwater location & hospital context
Clearwater draws snowbirds and year-round retirees to its Gulf beaches and the Countryside area, sustaining one of the highest per-capita concentrations of senior communities in Pinellas.
Nearby hospitals: Morton Plant Hospital (BayCare), Clearwater (BayCare urgent/specialty). Proximity matters for hospital discharges, emergencies, and specialist visits, so families weighing Oaks Of Clearwater, The often factor drive time to these. Nearby areas: Countryside, Sand Key, Island Estates, Downtown Clearwater, Clearwater Beach.
What assisted living costs near Oaks Of Clearwater, The
Assisted Living in the Clearwater area typically runs $3,700–$5,850/month (2026). Pricing at any specific community depends on care level, room type, and size. Florida's SMMC Long-Term Care Medicaid waiver and VA Aid & Attendance can offset much of the care cost for those who qualify — ask us what applies.
How to evaluate Oaks Of Clearwater, The
At an assisted living community, the clearest quality signals are staffing and transparency — not the chandeliers. Pin down the awake-overnight staffing level, how often caregivers leave, and how long the key leaders have stayed. Ask for an itemized, all-in monthly figure for your parent's exact care level, and learn what pushes a resident into a higher, pricier tier. Dig into how the community responds to a decline — a fall, new incontinence, or slipping memory — and how it keeps families in the loop. Come back more than once, unannounced and at different hours, and read the AHCA inspection history on FloridaHealthFinder for any pattern of repeat deficiencies before you sign on.
Is Oaks Of Clearwater, The the right fit?
Assisted living fits an older adult who needs daily help — bathing, dressing, medication reminders, meals — but does not require round-the-clock skilled nursing. It's the most common first move when living alone stops being safe. Oaks Of Clearwater, The is licensed for this level of care in Clearwater; whether it's right for your parent depends on their specific needs, budget, and preferences. A free advisor can compare it head-to-head with other licensed Clearwater-area options.
How we help with Oaks Of Clearwater, The
Tampa Senior Advisor helps Clearwater families weigh communities like Oaks Of Clearwater, The at no charge. We confirm the license, measure it against other licensed Clearwater-area options on price and care level, and stay within reach right through the move. A community pays us a referral fee only if you decide to move in — you never do — and we'll flag strong options that send us nothing. Consider us a knowledgeable local second opinion.
About this page: the facility facts above come from current Florida AHCA / FloridaHealthFinder licensing data. You won't find unverified reviews or star ratings here — we stick to the public record and help you judge the community in person. Before you sign anything, confirm the current license at quality.healthfinder.fl.gov.
