HarborChase of Palm Harbor

The facilities were great. It was like a long stay hotel. While the great weather cannot be attributed to the business, the facilities took full advantage of them with nice open spaces that connected to the outside world. There were many large glass windows that displayed the nice scenery. A majority of the staff were very nice. They treated visitors very nicely and my great grandmother was very happy there. Although some of the staff seemed bored or sad to be working there, most seemed to enjoy their jobs and their importance to the elderly. There seemed to be a great deal of one on one attention and everyone knew everybody's names. The staff worked great with the residents who had memory loss and other illnesses. The staff were well trained for all types or people. I would like to live here one day when the time comes to leave my home.

Balmoral is a well known ALF in Pinellas County. Located conveniently in Palm Harbor Fl, just off Belcher, this facility is easy to locate. Its reputation is obvious once you arrive at this beautiful building. This facility is one of the larger ones in the county around 120 people reside here at any given time. The common areas are large and Well lit and the activities for the residents is posted near the main lobby. There is a check in desk that monitors all traffic in and out of the building for safety. The building is very clean and the staff is always visible and I even noticed on staff maintenance. The dinning area I noticed was nicely decorated and the food looked great! In my opinion this is a great place!

When my grandparents lived at this facility, they were very happy and well taken care of on the premises. We would often spend full days with them there, engaging in activities the facility put on, having delicious meals, and meeting the other residents. They provided wonderful meals, transportation to appointments if needed, and made sure there was always something for the residents to use.The facility was wide-open, with outdoor access, a piano, a small library, and even a resident pet (a bird at the time). The floor plan of the entire place and the rooms felt very comfortable and home-like. The staff were extremely caring and friendly. We felt secure that our family members were well taken care of and happy while living there.

My parents were in their 80s when my mom was diagnosed with cancer. After beginning chemo she didn't have the strength to cook and do household chores for her and my step dad. Mom asked me about an ACLF and we went out one day to visit a few. Harbor Chase was our first choice. They have amazing staff that truly cares about the residents who live there. The nurses on staff go above and beyond - they treat all the residents like family! The apartments have indoor entrance/exit doors much like a hotel, and residents check in and out at the front desk, as do guests for safety and security reasons. The grounds are gorgeous and my parents never complained once about the food in the main dining room. It was always delicious when I visited and we would eat together. I highly recommend Balmoral - in fact, I want to live there when I get older!!

The staff knows everyone by name, very clean, everyone seems happy even in the Alzeimers unit. They have a ice cream shop where the family and patients can gather and talke (even have one in the Alzeimers unit). Allow family to hve dinner in the dining room.