Buyer BEWARE ! Pictures posted for homes on Emerald Lake website are old pictures that do NOT…read morereflect current condition of the home. Do not trust Emerald Lake sales person !!!!!!

From the owner: The striking 55+ retirement mobile home community of Emerald Lake, located in beautiful Punta…read moreGorda, FL, offers you a wealth of amenities to enhance whichever lifestyle you choose to lead. If relaxation is your choice then the clubhouse is perfect for a family get together. On-site fishing, the community swimming pool, and the whirlpool-spa-hot tub are also great options for relaxation; as is the on-site library. Seeking a more active lifestyle? If so, then Emerald Lake offers you the chance to brush up on your billiards game, challenge your neighbors to a friendly game in the game room or on the shuffleboard courts, or even to take aim at the horseshoe pits.

The worst... STAY AWAY from this horrific place. They still don't have enough help and t…read moreHalf of their staff is leaving...

they suck and cant keep any workers , residents die at least once a week, theyre dementia gets…read moreHORRIBLE here , also they're dirty! need all new supervisors and directors . Jessie is the only nice and good one there I like her she just gets overwhelmed sometimes . but Renata is literally useless idk why she's the top dog she could care less about the residents.

I want to acknowledge that we've had numerous positive experiences at The Meridian, particularly…read morewith the memory care unit, where my mother constantly expresses her love for the care and environment. It is crucial to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents and staff, and sometimes that requires difficult decisions regarding individuals who may pose a risk to others. With over 32 years in the healthcare field, and leading large Emergency Rooms, I understand the complexities involved in caring for individuals with challenging behaviors. There are compliance regulations mandated by AHCA (Agency for Healthcare Administration), Florida's regulatory body for assuring the safety of patients and residents in all facilities who care for patients/residents. I encourage anyone reading this gentleman's post to not let negative experiences by one individual overshadow the positive aspects of The Meridian. If a resident harms another resident or healthcare team member, they must take action and assure this resident receives age specific care they need in facility capable of handling the aggressive/impulsive behaviors. I'm thankful the Meridian team took action in this case to keep my mother and the other residents safe. While they strive to create a nurturing environment for all families, they are always looking for ways to keep the memory care residents engaged and safe; go see for yourself, you won't be disappointed.

Grossly understaffed . You pay a premium for a beautiful facility , however the staffing is at…read more"state minimum " they say ... but more than one member of staff stated they need a full time nurse and more staff. Administration disagrees and our family had an incident (s) as a result . The police called us to tell us of their concerns regarding neglect of my dad . I can't warn you more strongly . STAY CLEAR. If you have a parent that needs memory care, there are better facilities that do staff better and do care .

I was initially hesitant about having my 91 year old father reside in any senior living facility…read more Especially when I'm a "snow bird" and Dad didn't want to go back to snow. Luckily we visited Brookdale Assisted Living in Punta Gorda, Florida. After meeting with the staff and taking a tour, Dad and I felt we'd found the perfect place to meet our needs. I'm so glad we did. Brookdale is a small community with a family atmosphere. All of the staff go above and beyond. They even assist Dad making FaceTime calls to me. Jessica, who is the Health and Wellness director, calls me regularly with updates on Dad. I can't offer enough praises of Brookdale Assisted living in Punta Gorda, Florida.

Valerie always goes above and beyond to help each and every person she comes in contact with, she…read moreis so knowledgeable and everything that she does with the senior placement! I advise everybody to start with Valerie for your family needs in the transition of senior placement!

From the owner: Experienced professional located in SWFL that are dedicated in helping seniors and their family…read moremembers through the journey of Assisted Living. Our Services are free, we are locally located and provide extensive knowledge of the various options in the area. Whether its Independant Living, Assisted Living or Memory Care needs we can find the solution! No Cost to the families and we offer FREE consultations and face to face appointments.

Excellent company, in great demand. Owners care about the…read morepeople they transport to/from doctors, hospitals, nursing homes, hospice, etc. Company is efficient, reliable, and reasonable for the type of service it offers. Transport vans are very well equipped, ready to attend to a variety of needs. Employees are treated fairly and with consideration. The company is very busy, attending to all kinds of unpredictable situations, with many clients that have serious medical conditions. Because of the nature of the business, the stress level can occasionally be high. Highly recommend the company, the owners and the employees.

My husband needed to be transported from Fawcett to Solaris Rehab. He was texting me from his cell…read moreat 2:15. The transport hasn't arrived yet but was supposed to be there at 2. i went to Solaris at 4:15 and they said he had been brought in at 3:30. While unpacking his belongings, his phone was missing. My husband told about a bumpy horrible rod he had getting there. The driver took him to a high school (supposedly lost). He was swerving and hitting his brakes pretty hard. The phone is missing but still being used. I called T mobile and had it suspended. The phone was being used last night. I don't feel i could trust this company again.