Canterbury Tower is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Tampa, Florida, offering independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care for residents age 62 and older. Located on Bayshore Boulevard overlooking Hillsborough Bay and the downtown Tampa skyline, the community has served the region since 1976 as a not-for-profit organization.
The community provides independent living in spacious studios and one- or two-bedroom apartments, with transition options to assisted living and an on-site Health Center for skilled nursing, including short-term rehabilitative care, respite care, and long-term care. Residents benefit from 24-hour emergency alert sensors, a state-of-the-art fire detection system, gated parking with controlled access, and complimentary scheduled transportation to medical appointments, grocery stores, and local destinations.
Canterbury Tower offers numerous amenities and activities designed to support an active lifestyle. These include a well-equipped fitness center, heated resort-style pool with water aerobics, library, OLLI classes, weekly bingo games, creative arts classes, and organized excursions to theaters, shopping, and restaurants throughout the Tampa area. Residents enjoy direct access to walks along Bayshore Boulevard and nearby tree-lined neighborhood streets.
Dining at Canterbury Tower features multiple venues: the country-club style Canterbury Club dining room and bayside Parker Wood Grill, both overlooking Hillsborough Bay with chef-curated meals and dedicated wait staff, plus the Mona Lisa Café for weekday breakfast and lunch. Common spaces include a well-lit and elegant library, Bayview social and community room, living areas, and a shaded poolside garden.