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Photo of The Gallery at Cape Coral
3737 Photos available
2222 Floor plans available
9.5
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90 reviews
9.5
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90 reviews
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It is a very friendly atmosphere from the moment you walk in the front door. There are activities every minute from 10 to 6 and sometimes there are things to do at 6 such as wine and paint or wine and line...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Gallery at Cape Coral is a senior living community located in the heart of Cape Coral, Florida, offering a variety of living options including assisted living, memory care, and soon to open, independent living. The community is in a prime location in the southern peninsula of Florida, near...
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Photo of American House Coconut Point
99 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.5
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90 reviews
9.5
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90 reviews
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Friendly and cooperative staff overall but disappointed with the protocols (or lack thereof) after my mother was diagnosed with head lice after being there two months. Never before has she had them and all...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
American House Coconut Point American House Coconut Point is a luxurious assisted living community nestled in gorgeous Bonita Springs, Lee County, Florida. Bonita Springs offers the perfect beach-like setting and salty sea air that residents often enjoy. The idealistic surrounding of the property...
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Photo of Highpoint at Cape Coral
2323 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.4
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60 reviews
9.4
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60 reviews
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The staff is very friendly and engaging with all of the residents. There is always something to do and they really care about everyone, including families.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Highpoint at Cape Coral is a locally owned, market-rate, continuing care rental senior living community developed by Fortress Ventures on a 10.8-acre site located on Four Mile Cove Parkway in Cape Coral, Florida. The community is centrally located off Del Prado Blvd S and Four Mile Cove Pkwy,...
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1919 Photos available
9.4
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33 reviews
9.4
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I give you a five in every category, having had experience with other facilities in the area. Yours is by far the best. if memory care is the service you are seeking you can do no better than the staff at...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...
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Photo of Discovery Village at Naples
77 Photos available
9.4
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30 reviews
9.4
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30 reviews
5 star
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Discovery Village in Naples was a perfect place for my Mom. I researched many assisted living facilities and I felt such positive energy here. Distance from my home to discovery was also an important factor...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We are the area’s finest senior-living community.Discovery Village At Naples is nestled not far from the natural beauty of the Everglades and the Gulf of Mexico. Unlike most assisted living communities in the region, Discovery Village At Naples uniquely blends the best senior-living features,...
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Photo of South Port Square, a CCRC
1010 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
9.4
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121 reviews
9.4
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121 reviews
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Upsize your possibilities and experiment with new hobbies, re-ignite your sense of purpose and enjoy new experiences and connections with interesting new friends. At our continuing care retirement community (CCRC), you’ll have independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing...
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Photo of Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake
1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.3
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113 reviews
9.3
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113 reviews
5 star
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Brookdale Cypress Lakes Assisted Living stands out in Fort Myers, Florida as our Best Choice for a New Home for our Mom!! She loves it! This quality facility has a caring, friendly and proactive staff -...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Full Life for Fantastic SeniorsYou deserve the best of what senior living has to offer, and that’s what you’ll find in this community tucked away in Fort Myers. Residents here receive excellent care, either assisted living or memory care, and also enjoy an excellent life. Assisted living...
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Photo of Calusa Harbour
1212 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
9.3
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55 reviews
9.3
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55 reviews
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Fun,friends,good food,nice living quarters ,all good! Just like being on a cruise ship! Every third floor is an atrium. Bingo hall,card room, gym, ball room, etc! Spectacular views! We wouldn’t want to be...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Calusa Harbour Senior Living offers Independent Living and Assisted Living for seniors who want to maintain their rich and rewarding life without the responsibilities of running a household. Here, you're given independence and options. We offer a choice of apartment floor plans, restaurant-style...
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Photo of Barrington Terrace of Naples
77 Photos available
9.3
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67 reviews
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67 reviews
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[name removed] and [name removed] have been great. The communication is wonderful between both of them. It has taken a minute for them to understand the medical care for my mom but now it seems like it's...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Barrington Terrace of Naples provides the highest quality of geriatric care and assisted living in the Naples, Florida area, including innovative memory care designed specifically for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Every resident receives unique and personalized care...
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Photo of Heron Club at Prestancia
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.3
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59 reviews
9.3
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59 reviews
5 star
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Staff is excellent. Diligent, patient, kind. Food is decent to good, although more limited lunch menu than other ALs. Lacking green vegetables. Executive director, [Name Removed], is always prompt and very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Across from the old theater at Sarasota Square Mall, at Prestancia at Palmer Ranch, sits a beautiful community where you can enjoy the feel of luxury living while receiving the benefits that assisted living has to offer. Artful Dining, Zestful Activities and Heartful Care are some of the...
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Photo of Aston Gardens at Pelican Pointe
1818 Photos available
9.2
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34 reviews
9.2
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34 reviews
5 star
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Absolutely, they made the process easy. They even recommended a downsized/mover. They packed/ donated/ discarded then moved. While moving in to Aston, they even helped with proper placement of furniture.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
All Aston Gardens communities are ideally located in residential settings surrounded by lakes, gardens or golf courses. Lush landscaping, beautiful walking paths and gazebos are trademarks of an Aston Gardens community. A dedicated administrative staff, a first class concierge and a Director of...
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Photo of Maris Pointe
1212 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.2
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49 reviews
9.2
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49 reviews
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I rate Maris Point as a 5. Place is very clean and the facility tries to have many activities for the residence. Very nice courtyard to get some sunshine as well
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Maris Pointe is an assisted living and memory care community located in Venice, Florida, near Sarasota. Venice draws people from all over the world with over 14 miles of white sandy beaches and an abundance of recreational opportunities including shelling, boating and fishing. Venice is a Florida...
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Photo of Gulf Coast Memory Care
55 Photos available
9.2
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46 reviews
9.2
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46 reviews
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They communicate very well. Make adjustments when needed. Very easy to deal with. We would recommend them without hesitation. The experience has been excellent. If something comes up the call us immediately.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Gulf Coast memory care is all we do. Our exclusive focus is on providing the best, research-based assisted living memory care for people with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia.Every employee at Gulf Coast Memory Care is trained in memory care, because caring for those with dementia is...
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Photo of Hampton Manor of Cape Coral
1010 Photos available
9.2
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28 reviews
9.2
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28 reviews
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Overall it is a very nice clean facility. Staff is nice. Food options should be better enforced, especially if loved ones have restrictions. Overall we are pleased with the facility just a few things that we...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Hampton Manor, boasts resort-style living within a 77,000 square foot facility featuring three courtyards, a swimming pool, putting green and rock-formation waterfall, billiards/game room, library, movie theatre and spa. Residents can select from 88 spacious studios, one bedroom, one-bedroom...
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Photo of Truewood by Merrill, Charlotte Center
1212 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.2
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133 reviews
9.2
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133 reviews
5 star
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Super friendly staff. [name removed] & [name removed] go out of their way to accommodate my mother's needs. Facility is clean and modern. Staff is very friendly. Really nice after being let down at...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Our community is designed to meet your individual needs and give you the freedom to be yourself. We offer the best in assisted living and memory care from a family-owned company that knows connection is everything.Residents of our assisted living and memory care community love our neighborhood...
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Photo of Bayside Senior Living
1313 Photos available
9.2
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45 reviews
9.2
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Most of the staff is fine and helpful. Sometimes his room is neat but I am sure it is who is helping him that day. There were a few rules that the communication was slack but once it got clarified, all is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Wickshire Senior Living offers a personalized experience that addresses physical, emotional and financial concerns through active listening and thoughtful preparation. We work tirelessly for the benefit of our residents, our associates, and our community to ensure that the highest standards of...
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Photo of Venice Palms Senior Living
2222 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.1
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94 reviews
9.1
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94 reviews
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All 5s!! Very Clean! Everyone is very friendly!! Staff, residents and guests! Staff is concerned about residents and call lights are answered very quickly'
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Our community is designed to meet your individual needs and give you the freedom to be yourself. We offer the best in assisted living and memory care from a family-owned company that knows connection is everything.
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Photo of Hampton Manor of Punta Gorda
55 Photos available
9.1
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My mother is very happy there. She says all the people are very nice. The size of the room is sufficient. The place is well kept and clean. I have no complaints. I would give it a five out of five.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Hampton Manor of Punta Gorda is a premier assisted living and memory care community. We are family-friendly with open common spaces, a theatre, a reservable dining area for parties, and various programs, events, perfect for entertaining family members.
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Photo of Bayshore Memory Care
1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.0
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66 reviews
9.0
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66 reviews
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Very helpful getting my sis in for temporary housing. Working with court for processing. Was hard trying to talk to nurse to see how she was doing. I had to go back to Michigan so I wasn't close by.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Bayshore Memory Care is solely dedicated to memory care, yet it is not just a facility. It is a community we would want our parents to live in, and that we would be proud to call home. Simply put, we break the stereotype in senior housing for memory care.At Bayshore, we are dedicated to creating...
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Photo of Springwood Court
66 Photos available
9.0
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I have lived here over a year and found the staff and residents to be friendly. I have made several close friends and the staff is always willing to stop and talk to you or wave if they are busy. One has...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
At Springwood Court, we have an abundance of ways to make your life here enjoyable, including — but not limited to -beautifully landscaped courtyard and gardens, fine cuisine and activities & social groups. Our assisted living offers tastefully appointed apartment-style living, attractive...
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Photo of Lehigh Acres Assisted Living
1111 Photos available
9.0
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31 reviews
9.0
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A Place for Mom as a company has really caring and knowledgeable people working there. They are very helpful, followed up, made an appointment and we were done and moved mom in within 4 days. It was a great...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Lehigh Acres Place is a pet friendly assisted living community providing personalized assistance with daily task to help maintain independence as long as possible. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time licensed nurse is available 24 hours a day to...
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Photo of Lexington Manor at Port Charlotte
2121 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
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I would give them 4 stars. Dining is great along with activities. No clarification on levels of care and nursing could be more involved when falls with injuries occur. Apartment size is adequate and food...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
At Lexington Manor, you’ll find beautifully appointed independent living and assisted living apartments with services tailored to what you need most. In the business for over 20 years with knowledgeable staff, Lexington Manor has the experience and compassion to care for your loved one. We are a...
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Photo of Adviniacare of Naples
77 Photos available
8.9
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28 reviews
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The staff is always friendly. Especially [name removed] she has always treated my brother [name removed] with respect. She always helps him with what ever he needs. The staff has always been supportive of...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
At Paddock Cove at Adviniacare, you will embrace new friendships and an exceptional lifestyle that allows you the freedom to do the things you love to do. Featuring a variety of innovative services, We offer delicious restaurant-style dining, generous amenities and a wealth of exciting activities...
Photo of Elance at Sarasota
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8.9
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8.9
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The staff are very friendly and helpful. The food is very good. Lots of fun activities for the residents, and a beautiful campus with a large lake. My parents are very happy there. And their apartment is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Elance' at Sarasota, located in Florida is a retirement community that offers Independent Living and Assisted Living. Elance' is located on a large and comfortable senior campus notable for spacious, beautifully landscaped grounds. Elance' at Sarasota is located just minutes from shopping,...
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Photo of Parkside Assisted Living and Memory Cottage
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.9
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47 reviews
8.9
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47 reviews
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The staff was very friendly, very informative on what's happening. They paid a lot of attention to my mom because she didn't want to leave the room. So a nurses would talked her into coming out having a cup...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Would you like to love where you live? If you answered yes, then Parkside Assisted Living & Memory Care is for you. We are challenging what people think Assisted Living and Memory Care should be and delivering a quality lifestyle not seen before. Our open concept cottage floor plans offer...
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Cost of nursing homes in Gilchrist, FL

The average cost of senior living in Gilchrist is $4,705 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Placid, FL with an average of $3,413 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Gilchrist, FL, vs. nearby cities

Gilchrist, FL
$4,705/mo

Nursing homes costs in Gilchrist, FL, vs. state and national averages

Gilchrist, FL
$4,705/mo
$4,290/mo
U.S. national average
$4,803/mo

Nursing homes costs in Gilchrist, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,705/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,705/mo

Nursing homes costs in Gilchrist, FL, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Gilchrist vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Gilchrist, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGilchrist, FLFloridaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,705/mo$4,290/mo$4,803/mo
Assisted Living$3,907/mo$3,902/mo$4,565/mo
Memory Care$4,705/mo$4,290/mo$4,803/mo
Independent Living$3,822/mo$3,993/mo$4,024/mo
Nursing Homes
Gilchrist, FL:$4,705/mo
Florida:$4,290/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
Assisted Living
Gilchrist, FL:$3,907/mo
Florida:$3,902/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Memory Care
Gilchrist, FL:$4,705/mo
Florida:$4,290/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
Independent Living
Gilchrist, FL:$3,822/mo
Florida:$3,993/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Gilchrist, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Gilchrist and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Gilchrist, FLFL stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Gilchrist, FL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Gilchrist have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Gilchrist, FL$5,045/mo$4,626/mo+9.0%
Florida$4,710/mo$4,461/mo+5.6%
National$5,669/mo$5,384/mo+5.3%
Gilchrist, FL
2024 average cost:$5,045/mo
2023 average cost:$4,626/mo
Percent change:+9.0%
Florida
2024 average cost:$4,710/mo
2023 average cost:$4,461/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,669/mo
2023 average cost:$5,384/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Gilchrist

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Gilchrist

A Banyan Residence in Venice, FL

4.0
I would recommend this facility as they are caring, loving people that treat the residents like family. The place is a good fit for someone who loves the outdoor environment.

Venice Green Village

4.9
My mother has been at Venice Green Village for over a year. It gives me peace if mind to know my mother is being well cared for. Her health has actually improved now that she's eating better and gets her medication at the proper times.

Balmoral Assisted Living in Lake Placid, FL

5.0
All of the people here are very caring and kind. The director of nursing, [name removed] is very dedicated to the residents, she goes above and beyond and has made my stay so much better. She helped me through preparing for surgery as well as making sure I was okay when I had an infection in my ...
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Gilchrist nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gilchrist nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gilchrist, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Gilchrist nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Gilchrist that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gilchrist, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
52.7%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.1%
10.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.8%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.3%
24.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.8%
10.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.6%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.4%
20.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.1%
7.4%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58%
19.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gilchrist nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Gilchrist Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gilchrist, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.2%
4.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.7%
6.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gilchrist nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Gilchrist partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gilchrist, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.1%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.2%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
43.2%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.8%
3.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Gilchrist nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Gilchrist communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gilchrist, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.9%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
40.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gilchrist nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Gilchrist offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gilchrist, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.1%
7.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.5%
7.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.7%
0.3%
Live performances
Live performances
52.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
35.5%
0.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.2%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.7%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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