Caring.com
Caring.com

(800) 558-0653

American House Bonita Springs

11400 Longfellow Lane, Bonita Springs, FL 34135

(800) 558-0653

Verified Partner

4.1

(33 reviews)

Starting Price

$4,000

Care Offered: Independent Living, Memory Care, and Assisted Living

Wi-Fi

Pet Friendly

Mobility Assistance

Transportation Services

Get cost information
Find out availability
Payment options

What you can do with Caring

  • Search the Caring database

    Quickly search the largest online senior living and senior care directory

  • Read reviews and expert guidance

    Read our authentic consumer reviews and content by experts

  • Speak to a Family Advisor for free

    Guided, expert advice to find the best community or agency for you

  • Take a tour to decide yourself

    We’ll help you book tours or get in touch with local agencies

About American House Bonita Springs in Bonita Springs, Florida

Designed from the ground up with discerning seniors in mind, American House Bonita Springs is a beautifully appointed community, tucked away on a 26-acre campus, in a quiet neighborhood setting.We offer studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments with a host of amenities and services. Bonita Springs provides various levels of care, including Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care through our proprietary Love is Ageless program. As you age, we are able to provide the level of care you may need in the future.Whether you choose to gather friends for a Happy Hour cocktail, or invite family for dinner in your private apartment, you can do it all at American House Bonita Springs.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Florida Agency of Health Care Administration

Map of American House Bonita Springs

Services and Amenities of American House Bonita Springs in Bonita Springs, Florida

Ambulatory Assistance & Accessibility

  • Transfer Assistance
  • Mobility & Wheelchair Assistance
  • Accessible apartments
  • Accessible Facilities
  • Ambulatory Assistance
  • No Hoyer Lift
  • Two-Person Transfer Assistance
  • Wheelchair Accessible Facilities
  • Wheelchair Accessible Transportation
  • Ambulatory Assistance Features

Companionship & Escort Assistance

  • Companionship Services
  • Escort Assistance

Fitness & Wellness Programs

  • Fitness & wellness facilities/equipment
  • Tai Chi
  • Salon Services
  • Fitness Opportunities
  • Balance activities/programs
  • Brain fitness activities
  • Chair fitness
  • Dance fitness
  • Group exercise
  • Health & wellness activities/programs
  • Life enrichment activities/programs
  • Meditation opportunities
  • Yoga/Stretching opportunities
  • Aquatic fitness
  • Fitness & wellness staff
  • Health & wellness education

Health Services

  • Companion Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Medical Care
  • Memory Care
  • Medication Reminders
  • Dental Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Diagnostic/Lab Services
  • Immunizations
  • Restaurant on-site

Languages

  • English spoken
  • Spanish Spoken
  • French spoken

Parking Options

  • Parking Lot
  • Covered Parking

Room Amenities

  • Wifi/Internet In Unit
  • Cable/Satellite In Unit
  • Kitchen Appliances In Unit
  • Closet Space In Unit
  • Individual Climate Controls
  • Shower in unit
  • Telephone Hookup
  • Unfurnished units
  • Dining Area In Unit
  • Living Rooms in Unit
  • Premium Amenities In Unit
  • Private Outdoor Space
  • Washer/Dryer In Unit

Therapies

  • Occupational Therapy/Rehabilitation
  • Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation
  • Pet/Animal Therapy/Rehabilitation
  • Post-Acute Therapy/Rehabilitation
  • Respiratory Therapy/Rehabilitation
  • Sensory Therapy/Rehabilitation
  • Speech Therapy/Rehabilitation
  • Stress Management
  • Stroke Therapy/Rehabilitation
  • Therapy/Rehabilitation
  • Therapy Rooms
  • Massage Therapy

Resident Information

  • Offers Respite Care

Aquatic Amenities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Hot Tub Spa

Diet & Nutrition

  • Diabetic
  • Low Fat
  • Low Salt
  • Chef on staff
  • Dietary services
  • Dietitian-Approved Meals
  • Special Diets/Dietary Accommodations

Games Hobbies & Recreation

  • Arts & Crafts Activities/Programs
  • Literary Activities/Programs
  • Music Activities/Programs
  • Facilitated Field Trips/Outings
  • Tabletop & Other Games/Programs
  • Horticultural Activities
  • Activities staff
  • Cultural activities/programs
  • Entertainment activities/programs
  • Intergenerational events/programs
  • Organized activities/programs
  • Performing arts activities/programs
  • Recreational activities/programs
  • Resident volunteer opportunities
  • Seasonal, holiday, and themed events
  • Social Activities/Events
  • Spiritual activities/programs
  • Sports & lawn games
  • Technology activities/programs

Housekeeping & Maintenance

  • Housekeeping Services
  • Laundry Services
  • Linen Services
  • Bed Making Services
  • Groundskeeping Services
  • Maintenance & Repair Services
  • Maintenance Staff On-Site
  • Pest Control Services
  • Private Housekeeping Services
  • Trash Removal Services

On-Site Services

  • Religious Services
  • Catholic Services
  • Church services
  • Conference room
  • Mail delivery
  • Newspaper delivery
  • Copying services
  • Fax services
  • Meeting room
  • Mobile library services

Personal Care

  • Bathing Assistance
  • Personal Care Assistants
  • Dressing Assistance
  • Meal Preparation
  • Cooking services
  • Cueing & Redirection
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Grooming Assistance
  • Health/Medical reminders
  • Meal planning
  • Mealtime Reminders
  • Oral Hygiene Assistance
  • Personal Care Reminders
  • Phone Call Assistance
  • Shaving Assistance
  • Urinary Incontinence Care
  • Medical Appointment Scheduling Assistance

Specialized Staff

  • Nurse on Staff (Part time)

Transportation & Shopping

  • General Transportation Services

Financing & Payment Options

  • Rent And Care Fees
  • Accepts Check Payments
  • All Inclusive Rent
  • Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted
  • Payroll Not Provided for Caregivers
  • Private Pay Accepted
  • Veterans Aid (VA) Benefits Accepted
  • New Choice Waiver Not Accepted

Campus/Building Details

  • Coffee Shop
  • Convenient location
  • Flexible Visitation Hours
  • Multi-acre campus
  • Resort-style community
  • Scenic views
  • Single-floor building
  • Smoking Not Allowed
  • Multi-floor building

Dining

  • Communal Dining
  • Room Service
  • Guest Meals
  • Beverages provided
  • Casual dining
  • Flexible food options
  • Meal delivery and/or takeout option
  • Meals provided
  • Outdoor dining
  • Snacks provided
  • Flexible dining times
  • Private dining
  • Resident-assisted menu development

Guests

  • Guest Parking
  • Overnight Guests

Inside Amenities

  • Computer Room
  • Cable/Satellite TV in Common Area
  • Learning Facilities
  • Recreational amenities
  • Shared Common Areas
  • Bar on-site
  • Mailboxes
  • Religious Spaces

Outside Amenities

  • Garden
  • Walking and Hiking Areas
  • Enclosed/Secured outdoor common areas
  • Greenhouse
  • Outdoor common areas
  • Water features

Pets

  • Pets
  • Pet facilities
  • Visiting pets allowed

Staff Training & Qualifications

  • Staff Trained in Ethics
  • Reference Checks
  • Staff Driving Record Check
  • Flexible staffing
  • Male Caregivers
  • Staff are licensed or certified
  • Staff screening conducted
  • Staff to resident ratio meets state requirements
  • Staff trained in aging & mobility
  • Staff trained in ambulatory assistance
  • Staff trained in behavior management
  • Staff trained in client rights
  • Staff trained in diversity/inclusion/sensitivity
  • Staff trained in fitness & wellness
  • Staff trained in memory care
  • Staff trained in personal care
  • Staff trained in safety
  • Staff trained in skin care
  • Staff trained to monitor for abuse/neglect/exploitation
  • Trained staff on-site
  • Interview Every Team Member in Person
  • Staff trained in chronic diseases/illnesses
  • Staff trained in disability care
  • Staff trained in Respiratory Care
  • Staff trained in use of medical equipment

Kitchen Types

  • Kitchenette

Safety & Security

  • Controlled Building Access
  • Emergency Preparedness Procedures & Facilities
  • Fall Prevention Program
  • Safety & Wellness Checks
  • Security Systems
  • Supervisory Staff
  • Emergency Response System

Additional Amenity Information

  • State Licenses: 12672

Costs for American House Bonita Springs in Bonita Springs, Florida

Independent Living

$4,000

Starting Price

Memory Care

$5,900

Starting Price

Assisted Living

$4,701

Starting Price

Request a Tour

Thu

12

Dec

Fri

13

Dec

Sat

14

Dec

Select Tour Time

Reviews of American House Bonita Springs in Bonita Springs, Florida

4.1

(33 reviews)

  • Facility

    4.5

  • Staff

    4.6

  • Food

    3.7

  • Activities

    3.8

  • Value

    4.0

Sheller

5

September 14, 2024

I am/was a resident of this facility

I have been in Independent Living American House Bonita Springs since October 2022 and love my apartment. I have a cat and he loves the screened lanai. The staff is wonderful and enjoy the no worry free living. Lots of activities to keep us busy or not. Food is wonderful and the chef is accommodating. There is therapy that you can have in your apartment and/or gym. Transportation is available and for those of us that still drive,, covered parking is available. Location is perfect being off Imperial Parkway. So all in all I am so happy I chose American House for my final years.

Provider Response

Sheller, thank you for the 5-star review of our community! We are happy to hear about your experience at American House!

Jody3

4

April 30, 2024

I visited this facility

We toured American House Bonita Springs. The best thing that I like is it's very quiet, wide open, and has lots of windows. The least thing I liked about it was the apartments were small. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. There were a lot of things going on that seemed like they were busy and looked good. They had a salon and a bistro. They had a very active activities coordinator. The swimming pool was nice and easily accessible for somebody with limited mobility.

Provider Response

Jody3, thank you for taking the time to visit our community! We appreciate your feedback!

Louis

4

December 10, 2023

I visited this facility

I liked American House Bonita Springs. It has more of a pastoral setting, with woods and trees and grass around. I did not like the carpeting on the floor, but what I liked best was that the staff was very friendly. There were lots of accommodations for people coming in. The size of the units was larger and they had balconies, which appealed to us. We met the chef and he was very friendly and very forthcoming. We met the woman, Kari, who showed us around and told us about American House. She was very friendly, very outgoing, and very honest upfront. We met the director as well. They had a gym, places to exercise, places for people to gather around to play cards or games, and a swimming pool.

Joe

5

October 14, 2023

I visited this facility

American House Bonita Springs was very clean and nice. Everyone seemed very helpful, nice, professional, and knowledgeable. We saw a studio, and it was nice-looking. It includes appliances, but not furniture. There was a stove and a refrigerator. The staff who assisted me was very warm and knowledgeable. He looked like he cared. They are also accommodating to Parkinson's patients, so they have knowledge about it.

Provider Response

Joe, thank you for taking the time to visit our community! We appreciate your feedback!

Beth

4

April 29, 2023

I visited this facility

American House Bonita Springs provides transportation and daily activities. They also offer transitional aging, but it just wasn't all under one roof. Other than that, the staff was very cordial. I liked that they don't shove it down your throat. They were focusing on the positives of the facility and trying to show you that.

Provider Response

Beth, thanks so much for your feedback. We appreciate you being open and honest with us!

John

5

April 25, 2023

I visited this facility

We are planning to move my sister and brother-in-law to American House Bonita Springs. We chose them because of the care, and they could move to memory care if it becomes necessary. They're undergoing some renovations right at this time, but the floors that were done were good. The customer relations staff didn't respond when they said they were going to respond. I saw the room and how it's been finished and remodeled. They had a library, activity rooms, a theater room, and several dining rooms.

Provider Response

John, thank you for taking the time to visit our community! We appreciate your feedback and are glad to welcome your family to American House!

Mary

5

April 18, 2023

I visited this facility

American House Bonita Springs was a nice place. The staff were great. The places were clean. The rooms were nice. They were doing activities like playing cards, and people were in the gym. It was lunchtime when we went, so a lot of the residents were getting ready to eat. The living atmosphere was very nice. The place was very clean.

Provider Response

Mary, thank you for taking the time to visit our community! We enjoyed meeting you and hope to welcome you home to American House!

Marykit

1

January 28, 2023

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My father was in memory care. The apartments are nice and spacious. The administrators make promises they can't keep. They are happy to take your money. The few staff that are there try hard but the staff-to-patient ratio makes it unsafe. My father was sent by ambulance to the emergency room and no family was notified nor did they know what hospital he was at. No planned activities, and no activity director. The nursing director quit suddenly. I felt bad that I selected this place for my father to spend some of the last days of his life in.

Provider Response

Marykit, thank you for your feedback. It's always our hope our residents and guests have a pleasant experience with us. When they don't, we want to hear about it. Feel free to reach out to our Vice President of Operations, Sean, to discuss any concerns you may have. We value your feedback and look forward to hearing from you.

Val L.

5

August 14, 2022

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My mother is in Memory Care at American House and she is doing so well. I struggled with the decision to place my Mother, but when I found American House and their staff, it made everything so much smoother. From the tour to the move-in, to my weekly visits with her, everything has been perfect.

Provider Response

Thank you so much for your feedback, Val. We are honored to serve your family!

William Smith

5

August 14, 2022

I visited this facility

I toured this community for a loved on and we loved it. We stayed for lunch and very much enjoyed the food. We will be returning up north for a little longer, but when we come back we will be moving our loved one to American House...100%!

Provider Response

William, thank you for taking the time to visit our community! We enjoyed meeting you and hope to welcome you home to American House!

Ari M.

5

August 14, 2022

I visited this facility

Toured this community for my brother. I was extremely impressed by the Sales Director. He was able to answer all my questions. As this was my first experience looking into senior living, it really put me at ease. He was able to make me feel comfortable and brought up things I hadn't even thought to consider. Thank you.

Provider Response

Ari, thank you for taking the time to visit our community! We enjoyed meeting you and hope to welcome you and your loved one home to American House!

Laura

4

January 16, 2022

I visited this facility

We liked that American House Bonita Springs had a park-like setting, and that all the apartments had individual lanais. Those were the two big things that we really liked about it in comparing it to other places that we saw. The apartment had a full kitchen and a washer and dryer. The staff member during the tour was very personable, very nice, and knowledgeable. She took us on a full tour of the facility. They had a beautiful pool with a walking ramp and a firepit by the poolside. It was very nice.

Provider Response

Laura, thank you for the 4-star review of our community! We really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and being so open with us.

Bruce

4

November 11, 2021

I visited this facility

I liked American House Bonita Springs. I liked the surrounding area plus the facility itself was nice. The staff who showed me around was very good. There's a pool, a courtyard, balconies, and a walking path around a small lake. It had stuff that you could do easily. The rooms were very well designed and would be easy to use. It was done well. They had a kitchen, washer and dryer, and A.C. of course.

Provider Response

Bruce, thank you for taking the time to visit our community and for your positive feedback! We enjoyed meeting you and hope to welcome you home to American House soon!

Florence

4

September 9, 2021

I visited this facility

We looked at the American House Bonita Springs and it was very nice, very affordable, and the people were nice. It would have been a good place. I think they're getting a new chef from Louisiana, and they're going to improve on the food. You might want to go when the improvement is done because we were disappointed with the dinner, the lunch, and the breakfast. It was not to our standards, but most people are not like us, so we have to adapt. At this point, I'm not willing to adapt that far. The people there are very nice. Julia was very nice. It's just our own preference. We are expecting a little bit too much on the food part. We only looked at independent living. We were happy with the one and a half apartment we saw, and we thought that was really desirable for us.

Provider Response

Florence, thank you for the 4-star review of our community! We really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and being so open with us.

Michelle

4

August 21, 2021

I visited this facility

American House Bonita Springs is a brand-new community. Everybody there is very nice and helpful. They have a lot of amenities. They have a lot to do for the residents. They have activities, crafts, a pool, and a program to keep the residents involved. It looks very clean. One of the reasons why we'll choose it is because they accept Medicaid.

Cheyanne

5

July 6, 2021

I visited this facility

American House in Bonita Springs is awesome. We went on two tours over there. The apartments were lovely, they were very handicapped accessible, and they have a full kitchen. They had a small library, they had a lot of socials going on, they had a pool, they have very pretty grounds with a lake. The physical therapy room looked really good, the gymnasium area, and they had like some bingo stuff and that kind of thing. It's an older building. It's definitely to a different person's taste, but it was very, very nice for somebody who wanted that atmosphere.

Provider Response

Cheyanne, thank you for taking the time to visit our community! We enjoyed meeting you and hope to welcome you home to American House.

Doris

5

February 14, 2021

I visited this facility

I visited American House Bonita Springs. It's not a place that I would be interested in. The room that I saw was very pleasant. I was just a little dismayed by the size because I have too much stuff. I went as far as getting rid of a lot of stuff because I was at the point of selling my house and moving in, but I changed my mind. I realized that it was a smaller apartment, but I don't think others were any larger, so I can't fault them for that. They were very pleasant and very helpful to my needs and what kind of apartment I would want. I was just not impressed with their facilities.

Provider Response

Doris, thank you for the 5-star review of our community! We really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and being so open with us.

Thurm

4

October 2, 2020

I visited this facility

I went to American House Bonita Springs. It seemed pretty good, and the staff members that talked to me were nice. I was checking it out for my sister. I looked at one apartment and it seemed good.

Provider Response

Thurm, thanks so much for your review of our community! We appreciate your feedback.

ReviewerAT0130

4

February 1, 2020

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My mother moved into American House Bonita Springs. Most of the people there are helpful, and I think the facility is very nice. Her room is excellent. I'd move into her room any day. The meals seem to be good, and it's a good variety. They have a salon, they're pet friendly for small pets, and they have field trips available. The facility is clean, kept clean, the exterior and the walkways are very nice, and it's a very beautiful place to be.

Provider Response

Thank you for your review of our community! We appreciate your feedback.

Jane

5

June 14, 2019

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My dad is now staying in American House Bonita Springs. They are very topnotch. It has worked out for us. The staff members are very good. They have great activities. They have a swimming pool and a great therapy program. The food has been very good when I have eaten there. The room is very nice. My dad has a shared room. It is very good and it is better financially compared to other places.

Kathryn S.

1

December 29, 2018

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Extremely disappointed in the lack of assistance, lack of information & lack of compassion. Truly treated as a business with the residents (your loved ones) treated as a commodity for the bottom line.

Don

4

September 27, 2018

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

The rooms at American House Bonita Springs are great. The place is really clean and they keep it that way. They treat my mom very well. The staff is very friendly and helpful, and the food is very good. They have quite a few of activities going on. It's a good price and she's doing fine there. They have pools and physical therapy rooms. It's only three years old, so it's nice and new.

Ric

4

July 9, 2018

I visited this facility

American House Bonita Springs Senior Living has a pool with rails so you can walk right into it. They also offer two meals, a hot meal during the day and another one during the night. The staff is very friendly. The place is fairly new so everything is perfect. The thing that impressed me the most are the people there. They're very upbeat and happy, which means a lot.

MF

3

April 30, 2018

I visited this facility

I saw American House Bonita Springs. I did not feel that there was much of a community. It is young. They haven't filled the place, so you don't see a lot. The woman who took me on the tour was wonderful. It's very nice, I just don't think that was the place for me. The apartments were nice and the space was really lovely. I was very impressed with the space, but there's not that many people there. The staff was very nice.

Don

5

July 17, 2017

I visited this facility

American House Bonita Springs Senior Living was new, and they had a separate building for the memory care. The independent living area was actually very impressive because they had all sorts of activities and a couple of swimming pools. Mom was going into a brand new room that had never been occupied before. The room was nice, bright, and cheery with 2 big windows and a nice view. Her room opened up right into the common area. The bathroom had no fall hazards. It had good nursing staff and caretakers, and they all seemed like professionals with lots of experience.

Roberta640840

5

September 30, 2016

I visited this facility

American House was very good, and we liked it. The rooms were very nice. The staff that showed us around was very nice, and anybody we met there was very nice too. They offered 3 meals a day, the people ate in the dining room, and they had snacks and coffee.

Richard553046

3

September 30, 2016

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

American House Bonita Springs Senior Living is fine, and it is a very nice place, but I am not impressed with their health services capability. The place is clean, and the food is fine. The grounds are very clean and attractive. I wish the staff would do more in terms of doing blood pressure and all that, but I would give them a ton of credit for being observant. Even if they were doing something and just out of the corner of their eye they saw something starting, you can see them moving quickly. They were there as quickly as they possibly could have been. From an assisted living point of view, it's a very nice place to be.

PF1

4

April 7, 2016

I visited this facility

We liked American House the most. I think it was quite nice. It was newer. It was a nice place. It was very clean and open. The person who assisted us was nice. The atmosphere was also very nice. They had a lot of things for you to do and there were a lot of people there.

Miralyn

4

March 22, 2016

I visited this facility

The facilities, rooms, and staff at American House Bonita Springs Senior Living were excellent, but the location was not as good as I had hoped. They didn't have enough activities for people who needed very minimal care.

Joe118141950

4

January 29, 2016

I visited this facility

I looked at American House, and went there once or twice. The place was brand new, but it was a little more costly. The rooms were bigger. The dining area was nice, it was like a big banquet hall. There have activities.

Liz44

4

December 22, 2015

I visited this facility

I was able to visit American House Bonita Springs, and I like that it was brand new and very close to where I live in Bonita Springs. I did tell my mother about the place, but she didn’t like it, because she thought it was too small. They do have different activities during the day for the residents. They have bingo and arts and crafts.

KP2

4

November 30, 2015

I visited this facility

We liked American House Bonita. It was a newer facility, so everything was much newer. The rooms were a little more updated. Why we did not select that place was because the transportation for those who did not have a vehicle was not as accommodating as the place they were in was. I did not taste their food, but they had a limited menu; there was only like a couple of items to choose from. The kitchen was not open as often. We saw the schedule, and they had some neat activities. They had a nice cinema room for movies.

Ruth101315850

5

January 26, 2015

I visited this facility

The girl that we spoke to mentioned this one place to us called American House, and it turned out to be a top-notch place. The first floor is independent, and that's what we will have. However, they also offer on another floor assisted living, and they have a new building coming which will be their memory building. We are extremely pleased with it, and the two ladies that are working there right now are extremely nice. We had not actually seen a room other than floor plans because it is not built yet. It will be done in April. What they're offering is going to be very pleasing; it's exactly what we wanted and we're very pleased with it. I would highly recommend it.

Provider Response

I'm so happy that you're excited about American House! We are looking forward to having everyone move in our community. Thank you for your recommendation.

Sincerely, Erin Sakmar, Executive Director (239) 300-5488

Help seniors by writing a review


If you have firsthand experience with a community or home care agency, share your review to help others searching for senior living and care.

Didn't find what you were looking for?

Caring's Family Advisors can help answer your questions, schedule tours, and more.

Call us at (855) 948-3865

Helpful Articles

Senior Living Communities near Lee County, FL

  • Collier County
  • Charlotte County
  • De Soto County
  • Sarasota County
  • Highlands County
  • Hardee County

Senior Living Communities near Bonita Springs, FL

Senior Living Advisor

Caring

Caring Chat
Caring Chat
Caring.com

Caring.com is a leading online destination for caregivers seeking information and support as they care for aging parents, spouses, and other loved ones. We offer thousands of original articles, helpful tools, advice from more than 50 leading experts, a community of caregivers, and a comprehensive directory of caregiving services.

 

The material on this site is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for legal, financial, professional, or medical advice or diagnosis or treatment. By using our website, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Caring.com

Caring.com is a leading online destination for caregivers seeking information and support as they care for aging parents, spouses, and other loved ones. We offer thousands of original articles, helpful tools, advice from more than 50 leading experts, a community of caregivers, and a comprehensive directory of caregiving services.

 

The material on this site is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for legal, financial, professional, or medical advice or diagnosis or treatment. By using our website, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Our Services

  • Senior Living Directory

  • Senior Care Directory

  • Caregiving Resources

  • Sitemap

  • Terms of Use

  • Privacy Policy


© 2024 Caring, LLC. All rights reserved.