411 1st Ave N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
Anonymous
Resident/client
The Princess Martha review
From the Executive Director, [name removed] to the front desk, Housekeeping and Maintenance staff are each here to help the residents.
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From a grand hotel in 1924 to a senior living retirement residence, The Princess Martha, located in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, has been a landmark throughout the century. Graced with charm, elegance, and style, The Princess Martha is a symbol of southern hospitality and grace in affordable, independent senior living.
When you become a resident of The Princess Martha, you start enjoying our all-inclusive independent senior living lifestyle. Here, there is no more worry over cooking, yard work, cleaning, dishes, HOA fees, or property taxes. Let us know how we can help get you on the track to an active senior lifestyle, today!
Our chef prepares you three delicious meals a day, so you’ll never have to worry over meal prep again. Housekeeping and utilities are also provided for utmost convenience. You’ll enjoy access to staff around the clock, a calendar of life enrichment activities, and scheduled transportation if you wish to use it.
Some of our amenities include a heated pool, beautiful sun deck, fitness center, and state-of-the-art media center. The Princess Martha is pet-friendly and we even have a dog park onsite for your convenience! For those of you needing a little...
The Princess Martha
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed
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A Place for Mom has scored The Princess Martha with 9.4 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Princess Martha has 80 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.7 out of 5.
Anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
September 2, 2025
It is an old building and I think a lot of stuff that comes with being an old building that hasn't been properly maintained. My dad has copd and it was exacerbated when he was staying there and better when he left. they did have a lot of water damage from the hurricane however, so as a business owner I respect the cost of repairs and how natural disasters can affect us all.
Anonymous
Independent LivingResident/client
April 29, 2025
From the Executive Director, [name removed] to the front desk, Housekeeping and Maintenance staff are each here to help the residents.
Anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
March 14, 2025
The staff and residents are all kind and friendly. You can be as busy or active as you want to be. The room sizes vary, they have 1-2 bedrooms available. It is a perfect fit for my uncle.
Jackie L
Independent LivingFamily/friend
December 20, 2024
I could not say enough fabulous things about The Princess Martha! My loved one was displaced due to the hurricane's. I reached out To their marketing Director and was given an appointment to tour immediately! My husband and I toured had lunch and met several of the Princess Martha residence! The food was fabulous and the residents there were like no other! Everyone, including the staff had smiles on their face! My husband and I decided The Princess Martha was where we wanted our loved one to be, We paid the community fee and moved the man the following week! Thank you, Princess Martha and your wonderful staff!
Peggy F
Independent LivingToured community
September 17, 2024
I visited PM to help a friend choose a place to live. She liked what we saw and the friendliness of residents that she met. She decided to take an apartment and has been there for several months now. You would need to survey her to know how she likes it.
Jennifer J
Independent LivingFamily/friend
September 4, 2024
My mother and I toured The Princess Martha as she was looking for a Senior Community. Our experience was amazing. The minute we walked in we were treated like family. The love radiated from the residents as well as the staff members. Everyone was smiling and laughing it was like being at a family reunion. This community is like no other that we had visited and my mother is now a part of this fantastic community. If you are looking to be treated with love The Princess Martha is definitely for you.
Anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
May 15, 2024
My loved one was previously a resident at The Princess Martha and the facility and experience were great. The cleanliness and friendliness were great. The staff, meals and activities were also great. I would recommend The Princess Martha to others.
Anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
April 2, 2024
I really liked the place. The staff is friendly and helpful. Only issue I can say was there are only two elevators which can mean a crowd at meal times. They came to my dad and picked him up to tour the facility, that did it for him.
SJP
Independent LivingResident/client
February 16, 2024
Overall best fit. Great physical layout. Great dining. Downtown and walkaable. Also only 1.7 miles from my daughter's house. AND it was the least expensive!? Perfect. Courteous, professional representatives. No pressure. Listened to my needs.
Tony R
Independent LivingResident/client
December 14, 2023
During my transition into retirement it was very difficult for me. I was in the Medical field and still have an entertainment business, music. The building is beautiful but the people inside is what made the difference to me. Part of my career I taught leadership training, I am a DDI instructor and what I see now especially the new executive director[name removed] it starts there. She is an hands on leader and leads not with a title from her office but example. We are lucky to have her and as a new resident I am committed to help her in enhancing our community.
Abigail K
Independent LivingToured community
December 11, 2023
I went here to visit and it is literally a piece of history in downtown St. Pete where you can move into and have your own apt. Everything is included in the rent and it is a great location in downtown! Highly considering The Princess Martha as my new home.
TS
Independent LivingFamily/friend
November 10, 2023
I wanted to be in an vibrant area with restaurants ,sports, cultural events, and be safe-as I no longer drive. My brother lives 3 block from the Princes Martha.The Princess Martha has exceeded my expectations.
Karma S
Independent LivingOctober 26, 2023
I came to the Princess Martha to surprise my grandmother. Haven’t been here in months and it was dinner time so we ended up having dinner with her and it was delicious. Absolutely one of her favorite meals was cooked. She loves baked salmon. I enjoyed it also the delicious cobbler was awesome. Staff very pleasant
Lily D
Independent LivingToured community
October 19, 2023
Took a tour of The Princess Martha and wow what a great community. I loved all the history and the decor was amazing. My mom lives in a mobile home park and she wants a different change and we are beginning the search. I think she will love it here and will bring her back to see for herself. We look forward to coming back with her and showing her around downtown St. Pete
Brittany K
Independent LivingIndustry reviewer
October 13, 2023
A fun atmosphere with active seniors who love having all the amenities The Princess Martha has to offer. 3 meals a day, housekeeping, heated rooftop pool a variety of activities, transportation services and a truly caring staff. All located in downtown St. Pete, FL.
K P
Independent LivingResident/client
September 16, 2023
I took a tour of The Princess Martha and was invited by the marketing director to stay for lunch after my tour. No other place offered lunch. Wendy was a breath of fresh air she wasn’t pushy or rushing to get rid of me. You could tell that she was very proud of The Princess Martha and loves her residents. She introduced me to a lot of the residents as well as employees including the Executive Director [name removed] whom I believe [name removed] said has worked for the company over 18 years. How often do you hear that? Everyone I met was smiling and happy to be there! I had lunch with some fantastic individuals. The sever was wonderful as well. I was amazed when my lunch was brought to me. It looked great and tasted even better. Everything was hot and tasted delicious. The Chef even came out to say hello After enjoying my lunch I met with Wendy and signed paperwork for my new home. Thank you Princess Martha Staff Members and residents for being one of a kind! I am proud to be part of this community.
Anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
August 21, 2023
There is a bug roaches infestation in the building but particular on my sister's floor. I go over to spray every Sunday and based on the cost I pay for her to be there this should not happen. The food is really subpar. They serve cold food that should be hot more than two times a week. The other days the meat is over cooked or partially raw. They run out if stuff on a frequent basis. The wait staff is amazing but they have a labor issue. The head chef might need to seek other employment at a bar. On most days when I have seen him he either appears to be slightly high or intoxicated or both. His appearance always looks as if he has not had a bath and have not had a shave in many months. He just does not appear to be up to part for this type of place. That does not mean he is not a good person just that it appears that he does not care and it is reflected in the food that is served. They have a lot of activities. Based on the cost i would expect the things i listed to be at a minimum. Every place will have some problems but the Food should not be one and the bug infestation Should not be one. We have moved to another unit because of water intrusion from the windows and walls from the outside. This also came with a termites infestation. The second unit we encountered the same problem. Water coming in through the windows and termites. This is all within a three month period of moving in. If I knew these issues existed I would not have moved my sister in there. I pay [fee removed] a month and moved her from well maintained house with no bug problems and no water issues flooding her floors when it rains. We are between a rock and a hard place because of available places. However, I am looking to move her from The Princes Martha Place. This could be great place but they need to make some changes and quickly. Just for the record my challenges there are shared by a fair amount of the residents that I hear talking over dinner or on the property.
Anonymous
Independent LivingResident/client
August 2, 2023
It is like a family. I picked this community because of the ambiance. They offer lots of fun activities.
JUDITH B
Independent LivingResident/client
July 25, 2023
If you are considering an independent, active, 55+ years community for yourself, a friend, or a loved one, please put The Princess Martha at the top of your list. Our monthly calendar is rich with enjoyable daily activities. The elegant decor entrance and lobby are showstoppers year round, but especially at Christmas. Arrange a tour, discover our amenities, and a friendly ‘Welcome Home’.
Nikki B
Independent LivingIndustry reviewer
July 25, 2023
the staff at the princess Martha is amazing I couldn't ask for a better place to work I truly thankful for the staff they are so kind and understanding everyone help each other out and [name removed]is one of a kind she does so much for everyone at the princess Martha truly thankful for her and all that she does for all of us here that the princess Martha
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