CANTERBURY TOWERS INC
3501 BAYSHORE BLVD, Tampa, FL 33629
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How CANTERBURY TOWERS INC Compares
CANTERBURY TOWERS INC is a 60-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Tampa, Florida. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Florida average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (33.3%) is above the Florida average of 8.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 60 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 53% occupied.
Among the 18 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Tampa, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Florida average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 33.3% — worse than the Florida average of 8.7% (282% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.4% — worse than the Florida average of 2.6% (33% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.7% — better than the Florida average of 4.7% (64% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 31.6% — worse than the Florida average of 26.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Florida averages across 694 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CANTERBURY TOWERS INC
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CANTERBURY TOWERS INC with other nursing homes in Tampa.
What keeps CANTERBURY TOWERS INC's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is CANTERBURY TOWERS INC doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 33.3% here versus 8.7% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is CANTERBURY TOWERS INC doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.4% here versus 2.6% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is CANTERBURY TOWERS INC's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 53% occupancy across 60 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CANTERBURY TOWERS INC?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains CANTERBURY TOWERS INC's rating advantage in Tampa?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.5 stars across 18 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Tampa
Tampa sits in Hillsborough County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.3% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Florida as a whole (20.5% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 206,825 (14.3%)
- Median age
- 37.4 years
- Median household income
- $60,566
- Median home value
- $233,200
Demographics for Hillsborough County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Tampa.
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