Charter Senior Living of Gainesville

Offers Assisted Living and Memory Care

32 Reviews

1001 SW 62nd Blvd.

Gainesville

32607

Charter Senior Living of Gainesville

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4.1 32

Linda 2022-03-26 My mother-in-law has moved into Charter Senior Living of Gainesville. I really like them. They were my favorite. The people are nice, and the food is good. The facility is clean and well kept. They're getting ready to do renovations. They're going to do painting and replace carpeting and everything. The staff is very kind and very friendly, even the front desk people. We ate there and it was actually their Thanksgiving dinner and it was wonderful. My mother-in-law is pleased with the food. She's happy with that, and that's really important. I met the activities leader, and she was so great. They're expensive, but they are no more expensive than everybody else that we checked out. Value for money is equivalent to just about everybody else in town. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

5 5 1

William 2022-02-07 Charter Senior Living of Gainesville was a good combination of value and options. The staff was very good, knowledgeable of their location, and attentive. The menu seemed to have a really good variety. The facility was well designed and easily accessible. It's a good location. I visited this facility

5 5 1

Luanne 2021-11-08 I just did a walkthrough at Charter Senior Living of Gainesville, but it looked very nice, and it looked very promising, and that would be where I would probably want Mom to go. Everyone was very welcoming. The facilities looked very clean. There were clients sitting out front in rocking chairs, greeting us as we walked in, and they all seemed to be very happy. The rooms looked nice, and all of the rooms where they do their activities and whatnot looked nice. It appeared to be a good facility. They seemed to have quite a few activities for the clients that lived there. They have a bus available, hairdressers come in, and they show movies. They had a popcorn room, a big activities room, and a nice big courtyard where they have beautiful flowers. They can have a pet. It all seemed really nice. The staff was very knowledgeable and pleasant. I visited this facility

5 5 1

CathrynM 2021-08-28 For starters none of the pictures accurately portray what it really looks like. Its so dirty, grey and mold ridden the seniors health would be greatly compromised just from that alone. They have a very strong scent throughout the place that seems to be trying to hide the smell of mold and unsanitary cleaning conditions. The staff is only there to get a paycheck. They have no interest in doing any real work, ie. Cleaning and real cooking and real human care. For the amount if money they charge and then charge extra for niceties its a rip off and they should be reported to government agencies. Which is what I plan to do after this I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

5 1 1

Mark 2021-06-25 Charter Senior Living of Gainesville was very nice. Everybody was super. I was very impressed with the place. The facility was very nice and very clean. The dining room was just beautiful. No concerns at all. The staff member, Eric, was awesome. He was just a super, super nice guy. He answered all my questions. No issues whatsoever. I had all the information. They had a beauty salon. The outside area in the front and also the outside lobby area was really nice. They had a list of the monthly calendar of all the activities. The place was very homey. I visited this facility

5 5 1

Carolyn 2021-03-06 Brookdale Gainesville Southwest was nice. The young lady whom I spoke with, Anna, was very nice and very knowledgeable. I saw two rooms. The dining hall was like a restaurant style. There is no pool, but they had a nice patio area, and the chef had grilled hamburgers and hotdogs for lunch. The grill was just out, and they have a garden. It's a newer building, too. I visited this facility

5 5 1

Jason 2021-02-18 We went and absolutely loved it. They showed us the entire facility. The people were so nice, and we actually got to see that there was pretty much staff everywhere. It was very, very clean. You could tell that the people took time, and the employees actually care about their residents. As soon as you walked into it, it smelled like baked cookies in there. Their chef has been working in Brookdale for 20 years, and he has multiple choices for a main entree for each meal. They had gardening, games, TV rooms, and they had what they called story time. They had someone come in and tell folks stories and stuff like that in the memory care unit. It was very spacious for the residents. I visited this facility

5 5 1

Vernon 2019-12-09 It is a good place, but there were some issues initially. Someone forgot to come and take my sister to the restroom, but it's been corrected. Her apartment is great, and it was just newly decorated. There are activities. They have an exercise program, a TV room, bingo, and other kinds of games. The dining area looks very adequate, and the food has been satisfactory according to her. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

5 4 1

Beth 2018-11-09 My client is here. So far, everything has been great. I did go and eat with her one day and the wait staff in the dining room was not up to my liking, but other than that everything seems to be going OK. The activities were good. The fact that they get her up and make her go and eat is astounding. I love that. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

5 3 1

Sandra308475 2017-03-07 I’ve selected it and we like it. The food and everything is good. The facilities are nice. We’ve had a couple of times where we had to ask them three or four times to fix a closet door that fell off the hinges. I don’t know if it’s lack of communication as far as getting my mother-in-law’s laundry service taken care of, but other than that, it’s a lovely place, and the people are friendly. They have some crafts and visiting people who bring service animals. Yesterday, they had miniature horses come to visit and several musicians sing and play piano and flute. They also have activities with ice cream socials, coffee, donuts, and popcorn. They do have yoga or meditation in the mornings and exercise in their big activity room. The rooms are very nicely sized. The bathrooms are very good. The ceilings are nice and tall, at least 9 ft to 10 ft tall, which gives you more of a spacious feeling. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

5 4 1

Patricia272448 2017-01-07 If my parents had to go into assisted living, I would definitely go here. It wasn’t great, but it was good. It didn’t seem as upbeat, and I could hardly see anybody. They did have nursing services and some events. The price was a little higher, and that was one of our main concerns, too. I visited this facility

5 4 1

AudreyYAMSK 2016-05-21 It was small with 60 beds for assisted living, but it's fine and very affordable. We were happy that the services were ala carte so you only pay for the services that you need which really was a plus for us because my mother-in-law doesn't really need extra care. If you need help with medications, you only pay for that, and if you need help for bathing and dressing, you only pay for that. You only pay your rent, which includes food, housekeeping and laundry, and then all of the other assisted services are as needed. My mother-in-law likes the food. It's good for old people, and they keep their menu pretty current. They change it and ask the residents if they want something different. I visited this facility

5 3 1

Connie120280850 2016-02-24 All of the rooms were very small, but everyone was very nice and wonderful. The salesperson that spoke with us constantly checked on us and asked what was going because we were still deciding on help for my mother-in-law. Overall, it was very nice. I visited this facility

5 4 1

Caring101213550 2015-12-29 My father-in-law is residing here. Everyone has been very nice and competent. I like that the rooms are new and very spacious. They also have a lot of activities, like exercise classes, and sometimes they take the residents out for lunch and shopping trips, too. The dining room is clean, and the food is very good. It is a great place overall. I visited this facility

5 4 1

Anonymous110671650 2015-10-28 It was very comfortable, and there were a lot of activities there. There was no shopping close by, but there was a van available to take you to shopping. They had three meals, and the staff was very good. They should just make it affordable for us people that don't have a lot of money. I visited this facility

5 5 1

Mary112305850 2015-08-27 It was a very nice place. When we visited the place, their rooms were very nice and comfortable. We would have plenty of room, but again I didn’t feel at home there. It was very clean. The staff was courteous. We were not able to eat there, but we looked at the residents who were eating and they all seemed to be very pleasant. It has a nice atmosphere, but their price was exceptionally high. I visited this facility

5 3 1

Caring107093750 2015-05-29 Very nice people work here. The community seems to be quite tight, and the residents enjoy themselves as well as they can with the situations that they're having. And it is reasonably priced. I visited this facility

5 4 1

Caring91354050 2014-08-27 It is good, but it's expensive. It's nicer, too. They showed us the model room. You can bring your own furniture, and there's nice closet space. They have recreation too, and they will provide vans for the residents to go places. The staff is nice and friendly. I talked to the lady in the office. I think they have a live-in manager. They have rocking chairs outside. I saw some of the residents go out and sit down and chat. It's pretty good. It's a home away from home. I visited this facility

5 5 1

Riley1 2013-11-27 It was a good place. Their rooms were nice and clean. Their staff was cooperative and good. Even the guests that were there, they seemed to be pretty happy. This would be a good place. I visited this facility

5 5 1

Caring68860550 2013-09-24 Before my mother passed away, she stayed for a month. Generally, I liked the people. I thought they were nice and fine. I also thought that the atmosphere was nice as far as appearance. They did have many activities there. They had ice cream socials, Las Vegas night where they played a lot of games of chance. My mom wasn't able to take advantage of most of them because she was older and in a wheelchair. She wasn't that active physically and mentally. However, she did seem pretty happy there. She was well taken care of there. The only thing I didn't like was the food. I ate there sometimes and I thought it was substandard. The portions weren't very much and they didn't taste very good to me. I visited this facility

5 3 1

Millie2 2013-09-10 The staff had been very nice. I saw a one bedroom apartment and it was clean and spacious. I liked that there was an independent living area and memory care area in the building. It seemed a little institutionalized and smelled a little. They wanted to put him in the memory care and I thought my husband was not ready for that although he gets confused a little bit. Besides, that area smelled a little bit more and I did not want to put him there. I visited this facility

5 3 1

Sheilah1 2013-08-26 It was very nice. The grounds were beautiful. The people were extremely friendly. The staff seemed to be very competent. The rooms were nice. It was very affordable and recommendable. I visited this facility

5 4 1

LInda62958050 2013-05-24 I really liked it. That's where my mother is going when she gets out of rehab. The people, accommodations, and amenities are very nice. The residents all looked happy, the employees were very pleasant and happy. I didn't see anything negative. I feel confident that my mother is going to get good care. I visited this facility

5 5 1

caring11231 2012-11-28 The staff was really, really nice. When I visited I didn't really go through the rooms but I did notice though when I first walked in the counter was dirty. I did look on floor and the edges in the hallways but I didn't see anything else, it was just the counter that was dirty. I visited this facility

5 4 1

tcruise 2012-04-10 My grandmother is a current resident. The grounds and exterior are very well maintained. She gets a lot of individual attention. The nice thing is that she has the opportunity to interact with other residents. She looks forward to her weekly card games. She is in a private room, which allows her to retain privacy but still have support if she needs it. She also likes the fact that they have transportation to attend church and go to the mall/grocery store. (Thank goodness she doesn't drive anymore). I visited this facility

5 5 1

gom 2012-04-03 I researched this property for mother. I choose this property because it is affordable and close to my job. The facility is very clean and staff is friendly and helpful. My biggest concern is that she is well taken care of. They motivate my mother by encouraging her to attend activities at the center. I am very impressed that administrator knows all the residents. They also have a chef on board and the food is very good. I am a friend or relative of a resident

5 5 1

Ecarg 2021-07-01 #1 Went in one evening late after work and was able to pry open the front doors with my fingers. Waited, saw ants crawling up receptions desk. #2 issue is can't use bed rails. Can't use even one and for a big man who endured 4 strokes he needs help sitting up. The recommended a $300 ring bar but it looks identicle. #3 why does a PCP visit dementia patients after sundown? Things I like, everything and everyone outside the memory unit. Some staff hard either tired or bored. If my dad fell, it would be an hour or more to find him. 😪 I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

5 3 1

Ryan 2021-06-22 We chose Charter Senior Living of Gainesville for my father-in-law because of its location and the general cost. However, there was some important information that was left out when we signed the lease. We weren't aware of certain things that we weren't allowed to do, like using assistive devices such as bed rails and certain things that we needed for our father-in-law. It wasn't until after we had gotten in there that we realized we weren't able to use those items. We've only been in there four days, and he's actually been in the hospital since he got there, so we haven't spent a lot of time with the staff, but the interactions we have had with them have been pretty good. He says that the food is OK and that it's a really nice place. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

5 3 1

Christine 2021-03-06 We went to Brookdale Gainesville Southwest and it was a beautiful place. The staff was really nice and helpful. They even called back to check up on us. It was just we cannot afford that place because they do a la carte, whereas the one that we have put my uncle in, everything is included. It has a beautiful layout and they have pretty nice rooms. It was a nice and clean facility. It's in a good location too, probably within a mile from the hospital. I visited this facility

5 4 1

AG 2019-10-18 My brother-in-law has moved in. The staff members are very nice and caring. My brother-in-law's room is very nice. It is just a room with a closet, but he has his own bathroom. I like the flooring because they freshly painted it. His room looks like home. He has been there for over a month now. They have bingo, and they have people come in and perform. My brother loves when people come in and perform because he loves music. They had a cooking demonstration, which was wonderful. They went out on an outing and he really enjoyed that. They also had children come in. They colored pictures for the residents, which was really nice. My brother-in-law wasn't able to have children of his own but he loves children, so that was pretty special having them come in. It was really nice. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

5 5 1

Larry 2019-10-01 My mother is here, and so far it's been okay. She has a nice room. The medicine is all taken care of, and that's part of the service for the memory care. They have a beautician. The dining area is nice. The staff seems very knowledgeable. It's a very nice facility. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

5 4 1

Debra 2019-01-15 My mother-in-law is here. The bedroom is bigger than the place she had been before. We like the whole layout of it, and the people are very helpful and nice. They have a calendar of good activities. She was out watching TV when we went yesterday. They had a separate room for the activities and a place where they could congregate and watch TV. The halls are nice and wide. There's a nice outdoor area and a gazebo. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

5 5 1

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Assisted Living Reviews for Charter Senior Living of Gainesville

March 26, 2022

By Linda

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

My mother-in-law has moved into Charter Senior Living of Gainesville. I really like them. They were my favorite. The people are nice, and the food is good. The facility is clean and well kept. They're getting ready to do renovations. They're going to do painting and replace carpeting and everything. The staff is very kind and very friendly, even the front desk people. We ate there and it was actually their Thanksgiving dinner and it was wonderful. My mother-in-law is pleased with the food. She's happy with that, and that's really important. I met the activities leader, and she was so great. They're expensive, but they are no more expensive than everybody else that we checked out. Value for money is equivalent to just about everybody else in town.

Provider Response

Hello Linda, thanks for your praise and kind comments about our team. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you; we are more than happy to help!

February 07, 2022

By William

I visited this facility

Charter Senior Living of Gainesville was a good combination of value and options. The staff was very good, knowledgeable of their location, and attentive. The menu seemed to have a really good variety. The facility was well designed and easily accessible. It's a good location.

Provider Response

Hi. We're glad to hear we delivered such a great experience. If there's anything further we can do for you, we are happy to help! Thank you for the great review!

November 08, 2021

By Luanne

I visited this facility

I just did a walkthrough at Charter Senior Living of Gainesville, but it looked very nice, and it looked very promising, and that would be where I would probably want Mom to go. Everyone was very welcoming. The facilities looked very clean. There were clients sitting out front in rocking chairs, greeting us as we walked in, and they all seemed to be very happy. The rooms looked nice, and all of the rooms where they do their activities and whatnot looked nice. It appeared to be a good facility. They seemed to have quite a few activities for the clients that lived there. They have a bus available, hairdressers come in, and they show movies. They had a popcorn room, a big activities room, and a nice big courtyard where they have beautiful flowers. They can have a pet. It all seemed really nice. The staff was very knowledgeable and pleasant.

Provider Response

Hi Luanne, thank you so much for your positive comments about Charter Senior Living of Gainesville!

August 28, 2021

By CathrynM

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

For starters none of the pictures accurately portray what it really looks like. Its so dirty, grey and mold ridden the seniors health would be greatly compromised just from that alone. They have a very strong scent throughout the place that seems to be trying to hide the smell of mold and unsanitary cleaning conditions. The staff is only there to get a paycheck. They have no interest in doing any real work, ie. Cleaning and real cooking and real human care. For the amount if money they charge and then charge extra for niceties its a rip off and they should be reported to government agencies. Which is what I plan to do after this

June 25, 2021

By Mark

I visited this facility

Charter Senior Living of Gainesville was very nice. Everybody was super. I was very impressed with the place. The facility was very nice and very clean. The dining room was just beautiful. No concerns at all. The staff member, Eric, was awesome. He was just a super, super nice guy. He answered all my questions. No issues whatsoever. I had all the information. They had a beauty salon. The outside area in the front and also the outside lobby area was really nice. They had a list of the monthly calendar of all the activities. The place was very homey.

March 06, 2021

By Carolyn

I visited this facility

Brookdale Gainesville Southwest was nice. The young lady whom I spoke with, Anna, was very nice and very knowledgeable. I saw two rooms. The dining hall was like a restaurant style. There is no pool, but they had a nice patio area, and the chef had grilled hamburgers and hotdogs for lunch. The grill was just out, and they have a garden. It's a newer building, too.

Provider Response

Carolyn, thank you for the high star rating!

February 18, 2021

By Jason

I visited this facility

We went and absolutely loved it. They showed us the entire facility. The people were so nice, and we actually got to see that there was pretty much staff everywhere. It was very, very clean. You could tell that the people took time, and the employees actually care about their residents. As soon as you walked into it, it smelled like baked cookies in there. Their chef has been working in Brookdale for 20 years, and he has multiple choices for a main entree for each meal. They had gardening, games, TV rooms, and they had what they called story time. They had someone come in and tell folks stories and stuff like that in the memory care unit. It was very spacious for the residents.

Provider Response

Hi Jason, thank you so much for your positive comments about Charter Senior Living of Gainesville!

December 09, 2019

By Vernon

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

It is a good place, but there were some issues initially. Someone forgot to come and take my sister to the restroom, but it's been corrected. Her apartment is great, and it was just newly decorated. There are activities. They have an exercise program, a TV room, bingo, and other kinds of games. The dining area looks very adequate, and the food has been satisfactory according to her.

November 09, 2018

By Beth

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

My client is here. So far, everything has been great. I did go and eat with her one day and the wait staff in the dining room was not up to my liking, but other than that everything seems to be going OK. The activities were good. The fact that they get her up and make her go and eat is astounding. I love that.

March 07, 2017

By Sandra308475

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

I’ve selected it and we like it. The food and everything is good. The facilities are nice. We’ve had a couple of times where we had to ask them three or four times to fix a closet door that fell off the hinges. I don’t know if it’s lack of communication as far as getting my mother-in-law’s laundry service taken care of, but other than that, it’s a lovely place, and the people are friendly. They have some crafts and visiting people who bring service animals. Yesterday, they had miniature horses come to visit and several musicians sing and play piano and flute. They also have activities with ice cream socials, coffee, donuts, and popcorn. They do have yoga or meditation in the mornings and exercise in their big activity room. The rooms are very nicely sized. The bathrooms are very good. The ceilings are nice and tall, at least 9 ft to 10 ft tall, which gives you more of a spacious feeling.

January 07, 2017

By Patricia272448

I visited this facility

If my parents had to go into assisted living, I would definitely go here. It wasn’t great, but it was good. It didn’t seem as upbeat, and I could hardly see anybody. They did have nursing services and some events. The price was a little higher, and that was one of our main concerns, too.

May 21, 2016

By AudreyYAMSK

I visited this facility

It was small with 60 beds for assisted living, but it's fine and very affordable. We were happy that the services were ala carte so you only pay for the services that you need which really was a plus for us because my mother-in-law doesn't really need extra care. If you need help with medications, you only pay for that, and if you need help for bathing and dressing, you only pay for that. You only pay your rent, which includes food, housekeeping and laundry, and then all of the other assisted services are as needed. My mother-in-law likes the food. It's good for old people, and they keep their menu pretty current. They change it and ask the residents if they want something different.

February 24, 2016

By Connie120280850

I visited this facility

All of the rooms were very small, but everyone was very nice and wonderful. The salesperson that spoke with us constantly checked on us and asked what was going because we were still deciding on help for my mother-in-law. Overall, it was very nice.

December 29, 2015

By Caring101213550

I visited this facility

My father-in-law is residing here. Everyone has been very nice and competent. I like that the rooms are new and very spacious. They also have a lot of activities, like exercise classes, and sometimes they take the residents out for lunch and shopping trips, too. The dining room is clean, and the food is very good. It is a great place overall.

October 28, 2015

By Anonymous110671650

I visited this facility

It was very comfortable, and there were a lot of activities there. There was no shopping close by, but there was a van available to take you to shopping. They had three meals, and the staff was very good. They should just make it affordable for us people that don't have a lot of money.

August 27, 2015

By Mary112305850

I visited this facility

It was a very nice place. When we visited the place, their rooms were very nice and comfortable. We would have plenty of room, but again I didn’t feel at home there. It was very clean. The staff was courteous. We were not able to eat there, but we looked at the residents who were eating and they all seemed to be very pleasant. It has a nice atmosphere, but their price was exceptionally high.

May 29, 2015

By Caring107093750

I visited this facility

Very nice people work here. The community seems to be quite tight, and the residents enjoy themselves as well as they can with the situations that they're having. And it is reasonably priced.

August 27, 2014

By Caring91354050

I visited this facility

It is good, but it's expensive. It's nicer, too. They showed us the model room. You can bring your own furniture, and there's nice closet space. They have recreation too, and they will provide vans for the residents to go places. The staff is nice and friendly. I talked to the lady in the office. I think they have a live-in manager. They have rocking chairs outside. I saw some of the residents go out and sit down and chat. It's pretty good. It's a home away from home.

November 27, 2013

By Riley1

I visited this facility

It was a good place. Their rooms were nice and clean. Their staff was cooperative and good. Even the guests that were there, they seemed to be pretty happy. This would be a good place.

September 24, 2013

By Caring68860550

I visited this facility

Before my mother passed away, she stayed for a month. Generally, I liked the people. I thought they were nice and fine. I also thought that the atmosphere was nice as far as appearance. They did have many activities there. They had ice cream socials, Las Vegas night where they played a lot of games of chance. My mom wasn't able to take advantage of most of them because she was older and in a wheelchair. She wasn't that active physically and mentally. However, she did seem pretty happy there. She was well taken care of there. The only thing I didn't like was the food. I ate there sometimes and I thought it was substandard. The portions weren't very much and they didn't taste very good to me.

September 10, 2013

By Millie2

I visited this facility

The staff had been very nice. I saw a one bedroom apartment and it was clean and spacious. I liked that there was an independent living area and memory care area in the building. It seemed a little institutionalized and smelled a little. They wanted to put him in the memory care and I thought my husband was not ready for that although he gets confused a little bit. Besides, that area smelled a little bit more and I did not want to put him there.

August 26, 2013

By Sheilah1

I visited this facility

It was very nice. The grounds were beautiful. The people were extremely friendly. The staff seemed to be very competent. The rooms were nice. It was very affordable and recommendable.

May 24, 2013

By LInda62958050

I visited this facility

I really liked it. That's where my mother is going when she gets out of rehab. The people, accommodations, and amenities are very nice. The residents all looked happy, the employees were very pleasant and happy. I didn't see anything negative. I feel confident that my mother is going to get good care.

November 28, 2012

By caring11231

I visited this facility

The staff was really, really nice. When I visited I didn't really go through the rooms but I did notice though when I first walked in the counter was dirty. I did look on floor and the edges in the hallways but I didn't see anything else, it was just the counter that was dirty.

April 10, 2012

By tcruise

I visited this facility

My grandmother is a current resident. The grounds and exterior are very well maintained. She gets a lot of individual attention. The nice thing is that she has the opportunity to interact with other residents. She looks forward to her weekly card games. She is in a private room, which allows her to retain privacy but still have support if she needs it. She also likes the fact that they have transportation to attend church and go to the mall/grocery store. (Thank goodness she doesn't drive anymore).

April 03, 2012

By gom

I am a friend or relative of a resident

I researched this property for mother. I choose this property because it is affordable and close to my job. The facility is very clean and staff is friendly and helpful. My biggest concern is that she is well taken care of. They motivate my mother by encouraging her to attend activities at the center. I am very impressed that administrator knows all the residents. They also have a chef on board and the food is very good.

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Memory Care Reviews for Charter Senior Living of Gainesville

July 01, 2021

By Ecarg

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

#1 Went in one evening late after work and was able to pry open the front doors with my fingers. Waited, saw ants crawling up receptions desk. #2 issue is can't use bed rails. Can't use even one and for a big man who endured 4 strokes he needs help sitting up. The recommended a $300 ring bar but it looks identicle. #3 why does a PCP visit dementia patients after sundown? Things I like, everything and everyone outside the memory unit. Some staff hard either tired or bored. If my dad fell, it would be an hour or more to find him. 😪

June 22, 2021

By Ryan

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

We chose Charter Senior Living of Gainesville for my father-in-law because of its location and the general cost. However, there was some important information that was left out when we signed the lease. We weren't aware of certain things that we weren't allowed to do, like using assistive devices such as bed rails and certain things that we needed for our father-in-law. It wasn't until after we had gotten in there that we realized we weren't able to use those items. We've only been in there four days, and he's actually been in the hospital since he got there, so we haven't spent a lot of time with the staff, but the interactions we have had with them have been pretty good. He says that the food is OK and that it's a really nice place.

March 06, 2021

By Christine

I visited this facility

We went to Brookdale Gainesville Southwest and it was a beautiful place. The staff was really nice and helpful. They even called back to check up on us. It was just we cannot afford that place because they do a la carte, whereas the one that we have put my uncle in, everything is included. It has a beautiful layout and they have pretty nice rooms. It was a nice and clean facility. It's in a good location too, probably within a mile from the hospital.

Provider Response

Christine, thank you so much for the positive review!

October 18, 2019

By AG

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

My brother-in-law has moved in. The staff members are very nice and caring. My brother-in-law's room is very nice. It is just a room with a closet, but he has his own bathroom. I like the flooring because they freshly painted it. His room looks like home. He has been there for over a month now. They have bingo, and they have people come in and perform. My brother loves when people come in and perform because he loves music. They had a cooking demonstration, which was wonderful. They went out on an outing and he really enjoyed that. They also had children come in. They colored pictures for the residents, which was really nice. My brother-in-law wasn't able to have children of his own but he loves children, so that was pretty special having them come in. It was really nice.

October 01, 2019

By Larry

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

My mother is here, and so far it's been okay. She has a nice room. The medicine is all taken care of, and that's part of the service for the memory care. They have a beautician. The dining area is nice. The staff seems very knowledgeable. It's a very nice facility.

January 15, 2019

By Debra

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

My mother-in-law is here. The bedroom is bigger than the place she had been before. We like the whole layout of it, and the people are very helpful and nice. They have a calendar of good activities. She was out watching TV when we went yesterday. They had a separate room for the activities and a place where they could congregate and watch TV. The halls are nice and wide. There's a nice outdoor area and a gazebo.

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What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?

All staff receive initial dementia care training upon hire that provides guidance and techniques in supporting those residents with dementia and memory care needs. Monthly our associates receive in person in service training reviewing dementia care and working directly with residents with dementia needs from our Clare Bridge Program Manager. Additionally they receive monthly training through our intensive computer based training programs.

Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at Charter Senior Living of Gainesville. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?

We have a 100 apartment community with 70 in AL and 30 in MC. The average age is 77 years old. Favorite things to do include: outings, bingo, B-fit exercise, gardening.

What programs or activities does Charter Senior Living of Gainesville offer to enrich residents' well-being?

We offer B-fit exercise program, Flex Your Brain trivia and games, Grow Your Brain sign language classes, and walking club.

What places are near Charter Senior Living of Gainesville or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?

The Oaks Mall, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, Museum of Natural History, and multiple restaurants and shopping centers.

What transportation services does Charter Senior Living of Gainesville offer to assisted living residents?

Tuesday and Thursday transportation services to and from appointments and shopping as well as weekly outings on other days.

What safety features or security measures does Charter Senior Living of Gainesville offer to assisted living residents?

We have all alert systems in every room and bathroom and pendants for every resident, safety bars in bathrooms, and doors are monitored and locked at specific times by concierge.

How does Charter Senior Living of Gainesville keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?

All staff communicated daily in person, email, and by phone with both residents and their families.

What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at Charter Senior Living of Gainesville during daytime and nighttime hours?

Brookdale staffs to the direct needs of our residents. Every resident receives an individualized care plan that provides detailed information about the care needs of the resident. This system collectively provides the amount of staffing needed to provide the best care for our residents. This always meets the state regulations and most often exceeds the recommendation of state.

If Charter Senior Living of Gainesville accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?

We are very pet friendly. Pets are allowed leashed in many of the common areas except the dining room, as well as outside areas.

What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?

All staff receive initial care training upon hire that provides guidance and techniques in supporting those residents needs. Monthly our associates receive in person in service training reviewing care and working directly with residents.. Additionally they receive monthly training through our intensive computer based training programs.

How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?

Brookdale staffs to the direct needs of our residents. Every resident receives an individualized care plan that provides detailed information about the care needs of the resident. This system collectively provides the amount of staffing needed to provide the best care for our residents. This always meets the state regulations and most often exceeds the recommendation of state.

What safety features or security measures does Charter Senior Living of Gainesville provide to protect residents who wander?

We have a secured unit and 24 hour staffing

What programs or activities does Charter Senior Living of Gainesville offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?

Brookdale utilizes the Clare Bridge program which focuses on engaging residents of all abilities. This program follows “The Daily Path” which provides a reassuring structure, engagement, and physical/mental stimulation. Residents follow a structured daily routine that includes meal services, mental and physical workouts, refreshments, creative arts and crafts, and musical engagement.

Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?

Our Health and Wellness Director assesses residents prior to admission, upon admission, 15-30 days after admission, and then quarterly for the extent of the residents stay at our community. In addition, if the resident has a change in their condition we also complete a new assessment at that time.

What techniques does Charter Senior Living of Gainesville use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?

Residents start their meals with our Refresh program which helps not only with hygiene but engaging the senses and encouraging appetite. Meals are served restaurant style with multiple meal options available. Brookdale Columbus will accommodate different diet needs, and can prepare foods in several ways to encourage independence and maintain the dignity of the residents.

How does Charter Senior Living of Gainesville keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?

We have care conference meetings quarterly to keep families up to date with the overall well being of their loved one. In addition, we will always communicate with our families if there is a change in a resident’s day to day normal.

Describe the neighborhood around Charter Senior Living of Gainesville. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?

residential setting, located close to healthcare providers.

Is Charter Senior Living of Gainesville affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?

We are not affiliated with a particular hospital. Residents are transported to their hospital of choice. There are three major hospitals locally.

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Fee Structure Extra: Entry Fee Cost : $3000
Assisted Living Starting At: $3450/month
Memory Care Starting At: $5650/month

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1-bedroom apartments
Companion Suites: No
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Resident Capacity: 110
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Minimum Age: 55
Pets: Small Pets Allowed Only

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About Charter Senior Living of Gainesville

Brookdale Gainesville Southwest offers a homelike setting with cheerful smiles and assistance from the professional staff. The community offers respect for independence while providing assistance, while the peaceful setting, restaurant-style dining experience and activities combine to create a wonderful living environment every day. The genuine caring staff, home-style meals, daily activities and ongoing cultural enrichment programs offer unlimited opportunities for residents to get to know one another. With special events and activities clubs, there is always something going on at Brookdale Gainesville Southwest.

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