The Hampton at Clearwater

I went to visit The Hampton at Clearwater, but nobody was there to meet me. They just told me to walk around, which I thought was really weird. It's a really high end-looking hotel-like facility. I don't know if that's how they do it, but it's more independent. I think they have memory care or assisted living on site. From what I saw, it was nice (except that I can walk around and do what I please). The appearance of the place was really nice. They have a pool and what I saw was very updated. It's a little higher end in pricing, and they only do 15 meals (rather than the full 30). I didn't like that I have to pay extra for that. There was a little pamphlet there that I took. It gave me all of the info in regards to moving in. It was kind of convenient since no one was there, and I still could get some info. I would suggest having somebody on-site for tours for the weekend. I work during the week, and I can't tour during the week. That would be a nice addition to have the weekend tours for people who work. It's very clean and looks really nice. They have a pool, and the landscaping and everything looks really nice and kept up.

I would move to Hampton at Clearwater in a minute. It's clean, the people are good, the apartments are nice and there's laundry on every floor. I like it, I just can't afford it. It's close to Tampa Airport, close to shopping and beaches. It's a perfect place; they have amenities and 24/7 valet parking.

Run from this place. My family flew in explicitly to tour this place and it was confirmed several times. The leasing director was a no-show and never called, e-mailed, or provided a replacement to show us the place. The lone woman at the front desk was nasty. We flew into two airports, half of us picking my mother up in Ft. Lauderdale and driving 5 1/2 hrs. We met the others there to encounter this. I received a message from this leasing director 3 days later saying 'Sorry I couldn't be there. Give me a call.' Are you kidding? Previously she had even barked at me when I said I would mail the application documents early in case something more was needed before we arrived. She didn't want the inconvenience of it not being perfect the first time. There was no doubt in our minds that in the event of a hurricane, people's loved ones would be on their own.

My visit to Hampton at Clearwater was very good and the people were nice. The only problem is that I have a parrot and I have had him for 26 years, but they only allow cats and dogs. They think that if I could make him a service animal, then I could take him with me. They showed me two different rooms, a 1-bedroom and a 2-bedroom. They showed me around the community and it was really nice, plus the price was reasonable too. It's not really an assisted living place, it's more or less a place where people can rent a unit and stay there. It's very clean, each place has a patio that you can go out onto, it has a pool, a library, and everything a person would need to continue living. When my friend was staying there they had a birthday party and we ate at the restaurant. The cleanliness and facilities were very good, except I think they should allow people to keep birds. In my case, I can't be without this bird because he has been a very good companion since my husband died. If I had a choice among all the places I saw, I would take the Hampton because I know the place and I know the people. This place is lovely, I'm an artist, and they have a room where you can go and have painting lessons.

If I ever decided to go to an independent place, I would go to The Hampton at Clearwater. It's very nice. I give it 100%. It's a very bright looking and extremely clean place. The residents were very friendly, and the woman at the concierge was very obliging. The salesperson showed us the different things that they have. It is a very well-run place. I met the art teacher in the art room while she was giving lessons. She showed us the craft room where you can make things with wood. The dining room was excellent and beautiful. They had a flexible eating arrangement. Whether you have the one- or two-bedroom, you can have 15 meals or above. I watched the people walking in and out going to the store and coming back with groceries; they looked happy. It's right next to Eckerd Hall, and the people who live at The Hamptons get half price on the shows there.

The Hampton at Clearwater is wonderful. It is clean, and it meets my needs. It offers me independence but gives me help and assistance if I need it. The staff is really friendly, very knowledgeable, and they answer any questions I might have. I just got here, so the only thing I was able to do was play bingo, meet some of the ladies, and go to a coffee function. The food is excellent and I like the variety, but I can also cook my own meals.

We are moving to Hampton on Saturday. The apartments are very big, clean, and wonderful. I haven't had any problems at all, and we love it.

The Hampton at Clearwater was OK. The only problem we had there was that, in every place we went to, they always offered us either a complimentary coffee or lunch, and Hampton didn't offer anything besides a bottle of water. We traveled over two hours to get to this place, and the representative who took us around knew that, but she just offered us a bottle of water. If you're going to live in a place like that, you also want to know what the food is going to be like. She just showed us the dining area, but we weren't offered anything at all, so how can you judge if you want to stay in a place if you don't know what the food is like? The layout was OK, but they have shelving in the rooms which I wouldn't love because it takes up space. I like something with a view, and she showed us a unit with a balcony, but the balcony overlooked a car park. The description on the ad said they have panoramic views and you could see the Tampa Bay but you couldn't see the bay at all. It was miles away in the distance. You can see something blue, which you knew was the sea or the bay, but the description was totally wrong. It really wasn't for us at all.