Assisted Living Communities in Englewood, FL

"We went to visit the Grand Villa of Englewood's independent living. It was a very nice place. I think the dining facility was very attractive, and I liked that. I also like the cleanliness of the place. It was fairly new because it had been decimated by a hurricane about a year or so before, so they had to rebuild a lot of it. The only thing I didn't care for was that the largest living space they had was maybe a thousand square feet. That would maybe be okay, but they were just building those spaces. I don't think they were operational, and the ones they showed us were the 500 square feet ones. My wife and I don't like being in a space that small, and that's another reason we are not really excited about moving. I also have a lot of beautiful heirlooms and furniture, and if I move to another place, I'd have to get rid of half of it. I'm not looking forward to that. The staff was excellent and very good. The guy who gave the tour was very good, too."

"My mother is in Heritage Oaks of Englewood. She's not getting any assistance. It's just a community that she can live in so she can have socialization and meals and all of that. She's gonna be there for five months. She's just renting a one-bedroom apartment there. You can add on services as you wish, but we haven't added on any service. It's very beautiful visually and well-maintained. The staff is very good. Mom loves it there and she's just been there for a couple of weeks. My brother brought her down a couple of weeks ago. We've been over to see her a couple of times, but they seem to be paying attention to any needs that she might have. Yesterday I was there, the occupational therapist was taking her blood pressure and just checking to see her status and how she walks and all that. I think she's one of the few that does not need a walker or a wheelchair and she is doing very well. They'll keep an eye on her to make sure that if something changes, they can remedy that. She's getting three meals a day, light housekeeping, and laundry once a week. There's a lot of bingo and other games. There are lots of activities. Yesterday, they had a program where there was a guy who played piano and sang Christmas songs. I think tonight they're going to go on a bus trip to see all the Christmas lights. They'll take residents to shopping places once a week or so. My mom is always busy. They do coloring. Mom had never done that before, but she tried it and she's looking for people to play Bridge with and I think they finally found four people. She wants to find some people to play cribbage with. The food is amazing. My mom raves about the food. She said it's like getting a $40 meal at a restaurant. She loves it."

"My parents have been at Brookdale for almost 2 years and they have appreciated the care and concern from the staff."

"My parents moved to the Windsor of Venice. What I like the best about it is it's small, and the staff seems to know everybody by name, and they are very caring. Everybody always has a smile on their face and is willing to lend a hand. I have tried their food and it is mediocre. The room sizes are generous. They have a one-bedroom apartment, which we've actually set up as two bedrooms, and the rooms are so large that they're very comfortable. They've got two separate spaces, yet they have a living room space kind of combined with one of the bedrooms, so it's worked out very well. Plus a kitchenette with the fridge. Mom is kind of at a point where she's not very active, but there are activities available. She's doing physical therapy and yesterday there was a Christmas party which the family was invited to. So we took her and Dad down to the Christmas party, and she really enjoyed that. There's always something going on if somebody wants to get involved. Unfortunately, she's not able to be involved and Dad is afraid to leave her alone, so we're working on that. They could improve the options of their food, because they are pretty limited. There's two different choices at each meal, and it's not necessarily something that everybody would want, but then they have a little a la carte menu you can order from and get some real basic things. Everything is home cooked, but it's just limited."

"I toured The Gallery at North Port. I like the amenities that are available for that situation. We like the floor plan. We looked at one unit. The environment was very positive. The people we saw there seemed to be enjoying themselves, which is important to us. Their amenities were the typical ones. They have a pool, various activities, and major social events. There are meals every day in the large eating area."

"I cannot say enough good things about Banyan. From the very beginning, their entire team has been professional, compassionate, and incredibly supportive. They guided me through a very difficult process with clarity and patience, always making sure my questions were answered and my concerns were heard. The unique setting is truly one of a kind. Residents have ready access to the outdoors, with beautiful gardens everywhere that provide daily stimulation and peace. The gazebo is a hub of activity, where music and engaging “sports” like cornhole and adapted darts are led by caring, energetic staff. These activities not only brighten the days but also foster connection and joy. What stood out most to me was the community atmosphere. The thoughtful blending of assisted living with memory care gave my relatively younger husband (65 with FTD) a genuine sense of belonging, while providing me with an extended support team to collaborate with for his best care. It felt less like an institution and more like a family working together. It is rare to find an organization that combines expertise with such genuine human care. Banyan goes above and beyond, and I am deeply grateful for their role in making a challenging time more manageable. I would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone seeking a place where both residents and their loved ones are embraced with compassion, dignity, and respect."