Assisted Living Communities in Englewood, FL

"I toured Elison Assisted Living of Bella Vita. It was very nice and the people were very nice. The staff was excellent. The dining area looks nice. I just like the overall layout of it."

"The people at Brookdale Port Charlotte were very nice. The residents that I ran into, because of their dogs, were nice. The place was clean. I liked the first floor. I loved the dining room. The rooms themselves were just really tiny. I liked the fact that the dining room was small. There were not that many people. Dee gave us the tour, and she was very nice. It is a very expensive place. I think for the price they offer, they should have a physical therapy room with machines to use."

"My parents will be moving into AdviniaCare Venice. As they age they'll be able to go through all of the levels of care at the same place, and that was important to them. I liked that the staff there didn't have a high turnover. They showed us a model room that had 350 square feet with a little kitchenette, two closets, and a bathroom. I actually sat there yesterday filling out my paperwork and watched the residents do trivia, and then there was a scavenger hunt going on while I was sitting in the lobby."

"My experience here at The Goldton at Venice has been wonderful. The place is great. They have all kinds of amenities to do there. I would recommend it to anybody. They have fine dining and a bar. They have a heated in-ground swimming pool that's saltwater. They have a movie theater, a library, and a beauty salon. The list goes on and on. The food is excellent. Their dining area is very clean and very nice. They have a dining room downstairs that's upscale to where you have lots of nice food."

"Jean showed us around the Grand Villa of Port Charlotte, and I really liked her. I also met one of the cooks and some other people who work there, and I liked everyone. Their food was awesome. They're renovating everything right now, but it was still clean. There was no mess in the room. They have a dog park, and they're putting in a library inside, a coffee place, a movie theater, and a fitness room. They're over $1,000 a month less than the other place I visited."

"I had an in-person tour of Parkside Assisted Living and Memory Care. It wasn't like a resort. It was like a very nice assisted living facility with many amenities. They provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The staff was very thorough, accommodating, and welcoming. They were a little expensive and kind of small for me."

"I toured Vick Street Manor. The staff was so nice. They seemed on the same page, organized, and friendly. The facility was very clean and organized."

"We've toured South Port Square. The amenities that they offer are just wonderful. They have an indoor swimming pool, pickleball, and a tennis court. There's a flower garden where you can plant your own flowers. There is a vegetable garden, and you can plant your own vegetables if you're into that. They have a happy hour, a bar, and lots and lots of activities. There are also a lot of health-related exercises like pool aerobics. Plus, they have a classroom to do your exercises in with a class. The assisted living is in another building from the independent living. The ones at the business office are about the only staff that I've really talked with. They're very sweet and caring, and they try to work with you. They honestly care. We had a meal when they invited us over for an orientation with other new people, and it was very good. They have maybe two or three elevators. When you go in, everything smells so nice and fresh, and you have a welcoming feeling. There's a lady at the desk who is just so nice. You have to give your name when you go in. They also have security around the grounds. They are on 40 acres, and I think they said they have about 500 residents. There's central air conditioning, too. Another thing is, they have hurricane windows, and they are prepared if there are hurricanes. I would say it's a bigger place for your money."

"I thought Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles was excellent for senior living. I thought everything was great. The rooms were of a nice size. I like their kitchenettes and their very friendly staff. I thought everything was wonderful. I was greeted nicely at the front entrance, and I was given a nice tour. The people are very friendly and courteous. The place was very clean. It seemed like the property was well-kept."

"The Courtyard could be my choice because they allow cats, which is my mother's only concern. Right now, I'm still on hold for Medicaid Diversion Program. I'm just waiting for the funding from state of Florida so I could get her in some place. The staff, as far as that goes, is very helpful, and they seem to have more connections as far as getting the funding done. They're very helpful and attentive to my mom's health and needs. She would get good care there. "

"My dad stayed at Brookdale Palmer Ranch extended rehab for about 2 months after a fall that resulted in a pelvic fracture. The care he received was excellent, PT 5 days a week and attentive nursing. They got him back to weight bearing faster than expected. The rooms aren’t fancy but they are clean and well maintained. There were many daily activities to entertain the residents. All of the staff I met were kind, compassionate and competent. This place was by far the best of the 4 rehab facilities he has been in over the last several years. We are grateful for the care my dad received there."

"My parents-in-law will move to Heron Club at Prestancia. My mother-in-law will be in memory care and my father-in-law will be under hospice. The staff is great. It's very well maintained and it's very clean and their apartment is huge. They have a huge bedroom that's going to fit a hospital bed and a full bed with room to spare. Then they'll be able to take their living room furniture to the living room and the little kitchenette. It is very bright and cheery and there's always something going on and that's what my mother-in-law needs for her brain."

"We toured Savannah Grand of Sarasota. It's very clean, small and personal. There was one-on-one attention when we got there, which was wonderful. They even gave follow-ups and showed care. The rooms were very efficient but small for what we needed. We were disappointed because we did like it there. They were a nice size if someone was going single. They were cute. Their dining is wonderful and the food was excellent. We didn't spend too much time on the activities, but from what we saw, there was plenty to do. The dining area was clean and pretty. Beth gave us a wonderful hot apple pie when we left. I said it was very, very, sweet with the extra special touch that they gave."

"I like Angels Senior Living at Sarasota. I like its location and cleanliness. The staff members were nice; I liked them. The facility itself was very clean."