Assisted Living Communities in Tampa, FL

"Chapman Manor was good, but it was different in the way it was set up for memory care. They're locked in because memory care people tend to roam or leave, but the way it was set up was so obvious to my mother. They had a separate section, and it was behind closed doors and she did not like that. It wasn't bad. The studios were very nice and very clean. It was upstairs. They had assisted living upstairs also, but it was separate. It was a white door that had a keypad to get in and out, and there were no windows. You could not look into that section. The way the building curved, it was hard to tell anything except that you're going through this door that has a keypad on it. Mom wouldn't be able to get in and out by herself. She would always have to be with somebody, of course, but it was just so obvious to her. They had many things going on. Mom was assured that she would be able to participate in anything that assisted living was doing. Memory care had its things, they were doing, but also assisted living had its things, and the assisted living section was upstairs and downstairs. She thought she was going to be locked in and couldn't come out. That wasn't Chapman Manor's fault. They assured her over and over again that she would be able to participate in anything, but it's just how it looked to her, and once she saw it that way, that was it. You couldn't change her mind. While it was maintained well, it did kind of seem like an old building."

"The area of Tampa Gardens Senior Living was very well-kept. The young lady at the front desk greeted us with open arms as if we were family. They escorted us to different activities they have, whether it was bingo night or movies. The young lady gave us so much literature and information to take home. They showed us around the memory care facility, which was very well-kept and secure. My dad is a wanderer and likes to walk around, but we felt very secure that he wouldn't be in any danger or anything like that. The staffing was amazing. The place was immaculate. They have menus and so many activities that would keep my dad occupied and very busy. We even spoke to one of the nurses there who takes care of these patients with these needs. She was very, very helpful. She speaks multiple languages, which is fantastic, not only English, but she also speaks Spanish. Someone else spoke Filipino, which is fantastic. Somebody else spoke Hindi, who is very well-balanced. We saw the menu, which had a large variety. They had vegan choices and choices for special diets and special needs. It was a very nice menu that we saw. The dining area was very clean and organized."

"Having been through this process with other relatives, I was not looking forward to it again. However, Angels did an incredible job helping me. Dayna from the beginning and Angela throughout. They were amazing. There are clearly no words to describe how amazing Jennifer. She listened to me on my bad days after my father took his life, she laughed with me on my good days, and the main think was that she took care of the "little things" that my mother needed when others were too busy. She is truly an angel and I will NEVER forget her. "

"My friend will move into Brookdale Bayshore. First of all, the view is beautiful and every single room has a view of the bay. It's got a great outdoor pool, kitchen, and a dock that even provides fishing poles. Everybody was nice. It's a beautiful facility, and everything seemed just first-class. Anna's great, and she'd been my point of contact throughout the whole process. She's been readily available and has answered all my questions. They invited us to have lunch one day. We sat in on lunch, and they provided a glass of wine for us, and that was great. The menu options I saw looked extensive, and all of them sounded good. They do have a beauty salon. They have the library. They have a whole lot of different functions going on. They have live music and happy hours. They have outings where they go to different places."

"We have chosen Promise Point Senior Living for my mother. It's very nice, very clean, and well-staffed. Everyone there was very kind. We liked the particular setup for memory care. It was different than the other places and our mother was most comfortable there. She seemed relaxed. She was interacting with the residents when we were taking the tour. She responded to everybody around her, and that mattered to us. We sat and talked with Paula for a while before we went on the tour. We also went back, and we had lunch there. Once again, our mother seemed relaxed and comfortable, and she was responsive to people. The other places that we toured were very nice, but she did not have the same reaction. We have chosen a private room. They call it a studio, but it's just a large room with a bathroom. She can fit her bed, her TV, and her recliner. They had more activities than my mom is going to be able to keep track of. If she is bored or has nothing to do, that is not their fault; it would be hers. They have active attendance there. They participate in things. They also have many outings that mom can participate in. They have a physical therapist there. They have a room with stationary bicycles, and that would be excellent for my mom. They have a walking club. They take care of everything. I am also comparing it to a home that my mother-in-law was in, in Maryland. Every single other thing they charged her for, and this one doesn't. Things are all included. My sister and I were able to have lunch with our mother, and it was good. They had cookies, and they were excellent."

"Angels Senior Living at The Reserves Of Idlewild was a newer facility. I like the room for my wife. They were repainting everything. I like the lady who took me on a tour there, and it looked like they had everything that we needed. They even set us up with a preferred rehab specialist there, so it was pretty amazing. They had a rehab center. They had three meals a day. They had different levels of care. They had a bus to take people around, a beauty shop, entertainment, and activities. It was a modern facility."

"I can't say enough wonderful things about Angels senior Living at the Lodges. The staff is truly loving, caring and dedicated. They go above and beyond to make their residents feel valued and cared for. From the moment we first walked in, we were welcomed with warmth and kindness. The facilty is always clean and inviting and the environment truly feels like home. The staff is incredibly helpful, not only with the residents but also with family members. They're always available to answer questions or provide updates , which gives me so much peace of mind. I'm especially grateful for how they keep me informed about my Dad and Step Mom's care and daily activities. Knowing they're in such caring, compassionate hands means everything to me. I wouldn't trust my loved ones anywhere else. Angles Senior Living of Idlewild is exactly what the name says....... full of angels. Highly recommend!"

"I have recently used Magnolia Manor Assisted Living for respite. It's for my mother. Throughout the whole process they were very professional. Their staff was very engaging, not only with me, but with my mother too. More importantly, the feedback I got from my mother when I picked her up was very, very positive. I would say it was excellent. Everyone was very professional and very engaging. My mother didn't complain about their food service. The physical appearance of the facility was exceptional. I didn't see or smell any issues. My mother is confined to a wheelchair, so she is limited, but based on the feedback she mentioned to me, someone was there to take her to lunch in the cafeteria, and they were there to transfer her too."

"I was very impressed with The Meridian at Brandon. I thought that the place was great. I had a nice tour. I was very impressed with the facility, and I was very impressed with the way that facility was kept, and with the people who gave me the tour and told me all about it. It's bright, airy, and clean. They take good care of the building. I like the design of it, too. There are a lot of very big open, airy spaces. There's a lot of little nooks and crannies where people can sit. They have cool things like fireplaces and a place where you can walk your dog. They have good security, too. It's independent living, assisted living, and then they have a memory care unit. And I was very impressed with the way that they did that, because a lot of people go in knowing they're going to graduate from independent living to assisted living, and then actually wind up needing full 24-hour supervision. I only met three staff, and they were all delightful. The food looked fresh and well prepared. Their menu has a lot of variety and the people who live there have choices. If they don't want the main thing on the menu, they can get choices. They can also get service if they miss a meal like they come down and it's too late for breakfast like they overslept or whatever, or if they want a late lunch. The dining room accommodates people, which I thought was good."

"We toured Savannah Court of Brandon. Everything was nice. It's a little bit older but it was in very good condition. The rooms were nice. They had a hair salon for women. They had physical therapists that came in there too. We didn't eat there. It's a nice facility, and the people were very nice."

"My mom has been placed at Aldea Green. It's very nice. They do a good job keeping the grounds nice. When you first walk in, there's an area where residents can gather to talk or read the paper or whatever they want to do, and there's always people there. In other places I've gone into you don't see residents around as much, but you always see residents when you go to Aldea Green, and they all seem to be very happy. The staff is great. They take very good care of my mom. They're very attentive. They're always very pleasant. They go in and check on her very frequently. If she is not out doing one of the activities, they'll go in and check on her to see if she's okay. And if she doesn't show up for a meal, they go in to find out why she's not there and if she wants to go down. They're very attentive. My mom goes to bingo, they do crafts, and they have entertainment come in twice a week. They'll take them to stores. The dining room is very nice. It's like walking into a restaurant. My mom seems to like the food. I've only had one meal there and it was good. And they make it part of their job to know every single resident by name. Every one of the staff knows my mom by name. "

"We toured Keystone Place at Terra Bella. I like that very much. I thought that esthetically, it looked good, it was clean, and the staff we spoke to was very friendly. The residents appear to be happy, the ones we saw walking around. If it was me, I would have gotten into that place. It was very nice. They were very helpful and very friendly. They did a great job giving us a tour and telling us about the services they provide and the activities that are available for the residents. It was great. It was a good atmosphere."

"I toured The Crossings at Riverview. We spent more time in their assisted living. What stood out was the brightness of the place. It's a very bright home. And the staff was friendly. It looked clean and very welcoming. The rooms were spacious and homey. They were very friendly and welcoming. The staff who gave the tour was professional and friendly, too. We played bingo with the residents, and they seemed fine and happy. We like it. And it's close to our house, so we like that, too."

"What my sister-in-law liked most about Addington Place of East Lake was that they seemed to have a lot of interest in arts and crafts, and there was an arts and crafts room close to the room that was going to be available for her. There was nothing that I didn't like about it. It was very satisfactory to me and to my sister-in-law. The staff who toured us was excellent. She was very knowledgeable. What my sister-in-law liked most was that the room had a balcony and was pet-friendly. We're pleased with the services and the amenities. Also, the room was close to the elevator. Some of the facilities looked a little dated, but the tour guide said that it was all going to be remodeled in the near future, like new carpeting and things like that."