My mother has been an AL resident for 6 years. Currently the quantity of care staff for the number…read moreof residents is bare bones - a strong concern! The quality of care provided by the long-term staff members is five star! I would hate to see resignations due to burnout. Management must address this issue to prevent staff and resident turnover.

Run away! ... don't walk if you are considering this place! Always understaffed, no one knows what…read moreis going on, my Mom constantly falls & no one knows what is going on, they lose her clothes & belongings all the time, most of the time I have to bring them home to wash them, they don't help keep the residents clean, smells like poop all the time in the hallways, the cable never works in her room, their internet is out all the time and the management doesn't do anything about it except keep increasing your fees after you move in! This place is awful! Look elsewhere!

My grandmother moved in to the Summit (formerly the Sheridan) in July 2022. She lived there until…read moreher passing in March 2024 at age 94. It was her third ALF since her stroke in 2016, and it was by far the best. I live about five minutes away and so I was there often. I was able to see first-hand the attention and care she received from all of the staff. From the CNAs to the nurses to the maintenance and cleaning personnel, I always felt they had her best interests at heart. They have several integrated doctors and PT/OT (though you can keep your own) and because of that they were able to catch a few issues my grandmother was having long before they became critical. There are some things you can tell from a tour - the activities, the physical amenities, maybe even the food. But what you cannot tell, and what matters most, are the people who work there. I'll be forever thankful of the care my grandmother received; it was very much the kind of care I'd hope to receive myself in her place.

From the owner: Our supportive senior living community in the heart of Lakewood Ranch, Florida, is conveniently…read morelocated right by Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and Rangeland Parkway. At The Summit of Lakewood Ranch, you can enjoy time outdoors in our courtyard and walking paths, or stay inside to get creative in the art studio or catch a movie in the entertainment room. Our community welcomes residents from across the country and around the world. Designed to evoke a relaxed coastal vibe, The Summit of Lakewood Ranch is where family and friends come together.

My Dad lives at DeSoto Palms. after touring several communities I felt the apartments were much…read morebigger than others. My Dad has made many friends at DeSoto. The staff is very friendly and really care about him. The Director is warm and always returns my phone calls. This was a great decision, wish we did it sooner!

My husband fell and fractured his hip. I needed a place for him to go to get stronger before coming…read morehome. I toured 10 facilities and chose DeSoto Palms mainly because of 4 reasons that were important to me. 1. They had a reasonable resbit rate that didn't include a huge community fee. 2. We got right in. 3. It was close to home. 4. The Physical Therapy is amazing. Bonus was the facility is clean, welcoming, cozy/not over sterile and the food is actually good. Based upon my experiences with a few other assisted living facilities where my mom lived, DeSoto Palms is great! For the temporary status we needed. I was pleased. Depending on your needs, the only draw back was the daily activities. My husband didn't participate much but that was ok for him.

STAY AWAY FOR MEMORY CARE! If you are looking to put an…read moreAlzheimer's patient into their memory care, do yourself a favor and seek out another facility. My mother was transferred here and the arrival was a disaster. She was found wandering the parking lot and asking for my father (who has been dead for 31 years). Then once they got her into the unit, I was told by the nurse that she was very uncooperative about taking her meds. Why they couldn't slip it into her food or drink is beyond me. Then when I called to see how she was, both times I was connected to Deborah. She had the most miserable tone in her voice and complained about my mom packing and unpacking. I did research on this and it's very typical for Alzheimer's patients to do that when in a new place. She also said that she refused to take her meds. Why is this even an issue for someone who is supposed to be trained to take care of people with dementia? Then we were told after she had been there for only 5 days, she was going to be kicked out. We asked for help from the staff there to find her a more suitable facility. It typically takes about a month for people to get adjusted. They gave her 5 days! The director, Michelle Orlando, told us she "exhausted the search for every place in the area." My husband called 2 places the same day and we were told there was plenty of room at both. The icing on the cake was when Michelle told me "Your mother has been absolutely vile to everyone here since she arrived." This was already an emotionally draining time for me and to be told those exact words about my ailing mother told me all I needed to know. She was moved to another facility and is doing great. This is because the new facility has properly trained staff - not miserable nurses who complain about my mom and a director who couldn't even be bothered to call another facility for me. STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE! It's truly all top show. They entice you by showing you their facility and claiming to have properly trained staff. This is false! Good luck if your loved one comes here and experiences the anger that most dementia patients will go through. Their staff aren't trained to handle those patients. On a side note, they charged us $4400 which was fraudulent. Mom wasn't even there a month, yet they wanted to try to get over half her monthly rent on top of the $10,000 I paid them. They are truly fraudulent in their practices and what they promise people. All this while we are in an extremely vulnerable position. If this keeps one person from making the same mistake we did, I'll be happy. BTW, for those looking for memory care facility, please make sure the staff is licensed to administer alternative delivery systems such as a topical gel for benzodiazepines. This has been the saving grace at her new facility.

The facility is fabulous, the staff caring and engaged, and there are LOADS of activities to keep…read moreeveryone who wants to participate involved. I was so sorry to read about the previous negative review. It's not what most have experienced here.

Great place to live. The residents are very friendly and always willing to help pet friendly tooread more

From the owner: With its sun-bleached beaches, vibrant community and rich cultural history, Bradenton is a magical…read morelocation for Stone River. Between the world-class attractions of the Tampa Bay, the pristine Florida Keys to the south, and the bounteous nature all around, there is so much for our residents to do and see. Our all-inclusive 55 and over senior living community is home to those who relish living a luxurious lifestyle, complete with round-the-clock service, resort-style dining, and lavish accommodations.

My mom lives in skilled nursing and she gets amazing care, everyone is so nice and the place is a…read moreclass act. Thank you

I find that this community is truly a quality organization whose CEO has extensive experience in…read moreoperations. The managers are some of the best I have ever come across both from an experience level as well as personality and passion for the seniors. I wouldn't be worried about a reduction in staff at the top level as this is prudent business management during these fiscal times. My experience and the residents I know who have moved there in the last 6 months tell me they are extremely happy to live at Aviva. You have to be careful about all posts you read both positive and negative - always validate!

Needs updated photos Hard to get a hold of anyone there in…read morean emergency Always short on help

My parents were at the Windsor of Lakewood Ranch years ago and had a good experience. I would…read moredefinitely not recommend this facility now. My significant other was here for 3 years. While the facility was recently renovated, the quality and amount of care does not match the price they charge. Staff seems disengaged and constantly on their phone. Communication is bad. You can't get a return call from nurses. There is little communication from management. Maintenance requests get ignored. My significant other had a broken freezer for months despite multiple requests. He also had valuables such as money and phones that suddenly "disappeared." This place is not worth the money they charge. Make sure you go beyond how the facility looks.

After two years of residence I cannot give a positive review! The food is institutional, poorly…read moreprepared, never changing and not healthy in choices. Maintenance is poor. Waiting for a clothes dryer to be repaired or replaced when moving in took two months, later a broken washer took over a month. A nonfunctioning shower in guest room was not corrected while I had company for a week and still not fixed when I left! They had changes in management twice and neither was efficient or caring. The apartments were lovely and spacious but housekeeping was non existent the first 18 months and then poor until I left. The residents were very nice and friendly but poorly screened for IL, assisted living or memory care. I cannot comment on anything other than IL where I lived.

My aunt lives at Amira choice and the care is amazing. The staff in the dining room go above and…read morebeyond to please everyone. The caretakers on the floor she lives are also spectacular. The assistant director Donna McGrath is always available for any feed. Back. I can't say enough about how hard everyone works to make her stay at Amira wonderful.

Everyone was so happy and cheerful. The whole experience was top notch…read more The office help could not be more helpful, they made sure your every need was fullfilled. The food was varied and tastey. Always served well, and nicely prepared.

From the owner: Cypress Springs features an active senior living lifestyle, with a full complement of amenities and…read moreservices so you can enjoy your retirement and spend more time with new friends and family. Our independent lifestyle includes a live-in management team that is available 24/7. Each private apartment also includes emergency pull cords that link you to our management team 24 hours a day. Your monthly rent includes three chef-prepared meals daily, transportation, exciting events and activities, and weekly housekeeping, so you can enjoy your retirement. We invite you to come visit with us and learn more about our gracious lifestyle.