Grand Villa of Palm Bay

Laurel

First off, it was the perfect location. It was right on the river, and it had a little private dock. My husband likes fishing, so that would be perfect. The staff covered all of the bases on all of our questions. Then he gave us someone very competent to take us. And then later on, when he was done with, I imagine, was a visit with someone else, he came in and filled us in with the rest. They were very accommodating. Very professional. We did not sample the food. The dining room looked wonderful. It looked lovely. There wasn't anything not to like.

Debbie

It was very nice. The man who gave us the tour was very nice. The rooms were a little small, but very well maintained. The dining room faced the water, so you're almost on a cruise ship. But it was very expensive, so it was beyond our budget. The dining area was beautiful. I think they said this place is only five years old, so everything is nice. They have a movie theater and a bistro. They have a general store where if you need a snack or something, you can go get it. But they give you three meals a day. So let's say you want a snack in the afternoon, you go to the country store and pick up a snack. It was all very nice.

Reviewer RC#0327a

We are very pleased. We feel very comfortable having my mother-in-law there. We just liked it the best and it is close to her home here. So, it was a good fit. It is a very beautiful place that overlooks the river. It's high quality and the staff provides excellent service. We had lunch there and the food was very good. I think the value for the money is very good as well.

Rhonda

It is a lovely place. My mother just loves it. We didn't think she was going to adjust well, but she adjusted right away and loves it. She has beautiful views out her window of the river. They put brand-new flooring in for her and her room is clean and sparkly. She likes going down to the restaurant and she likes the activity rooms. She's walking more, which is a wonderful thing, and it's lifting her spirits and her mood. She's socializing with others her age, and it's made a huge difference in her personality. She's just shining now. They have dominoes, ice cream socials, a garden club, and an exercise class. They go out once a week for outdoor activities if they would like, like going to Walmart or they might go out for lunch. I've eaten there several times and it's good. They've been wonderful. They made it very easy and smooth for us to move.

Sandy

It was very pleasant. The dining room was magnificent. They have their own chef and their custom meals. You eat dinner, lunch, breakfast, or whatever, and you can look at the water. It was a very pleasant place to be. I wouldn't mind being there. The staff I met were polite and cordial. They have a nice veterans program. Anybody that is a veteran that resides there, their picture is framed on the wall. They cater to the residents. The staff was good. The building itself was very nice. For amenities and activities, they have shopping, they have games, there's a small pool and a weight room, and they also have physical therapy.

Sandra

We have chosen it for my brother. When you walk into this facility, it will knock your socks off. It was gorgeous. The facility was almost brand new. It was very clean, with nice wide hallways and an elevator. It was more affordable than where he is now. I met some of the residents and they were very nice. I took my brother over there too, and he met one resident that was a veteran like he is. They had a veteran's wall, which was nice. They had a beautiful view of the river. They had choices for meals, so it was not the same meal for everybody. They had a choice of two meals at dinner. They also have a canteen type of setup that's open all day long, if you want a hamburger or grilled cheese or a drink. They had way more activities than where he is now. They had a gym, a movie theater, and a swimming pool. Their dining room was gorgeous. They had a menu actually on the dining room table for the residents to see what they were having that day. They had two choices for a 1-bedroom with a separate bathroom. They had a kitchenette in each room with a nice-sized refrigerator. If you have someone in memory care that you would like to have a caregiver with, they have a 2-bedroom in memory care, for someone to be there with the resident all the time. The staff who gave us the tour tried to give us choices. She told us that if my brother wanted a 1-bedroom and had a good friend that would want to be there, then it would cost less for the two of them to be in the 1-bedroom she gave us. She thinks outside the box, which is a good thing. She tried to give us different ways to lower the cost, to make his money go further.

Reviewer RC#0108a

I found the people to be very friendly and very kind. The communication was very good. You could talk to them and they were considerate. They had the patience to sit there and talk to you and not rush you through interviews or anything. It's beautiful. When you sit in the dining room, you think you're on a cruise ship with the river flowing by. The food was very good. The lady showed me the different areas that they have there. The dining room, the rooms that the actual residents live in, the library, and all.

Philip

It was a nice and clean facility. However, the size of the units were too small for me. The biggest they had was a one-bedroom. I needed a one-bedroom with a den or a two-bedroom. The lowest unit they had was on the second floor, which will not work for me. They didn't have meals.

Provider Response

John

My mother is living here. We have had a very good experience with them. They take good care of my mom and have a lot of activities. They have very nice and clean rooms. The people are friendly. They have crafts where they make things, watercolor painting, gardening, movies, bingo, and Sunday services. They also have a lot of birthday parties and day trips if they're able to go. They offer three meals a day. They also have physical therapy, a theater area, game rooms, pool, and outside decks. It's a very nice place. The staff is very good, helpful, and friendly.

Niini

Many activities for the residents. The food is delicious And the menu varies...meals for visitors are inexpensive and the wait staff friendly...remember everyone’s habits. Living quarters are cleaned regularly...are roomy. Many field trips for a variety of interests.

roxanne022080

It has great staff and beautiful scenery. It looks like a resort and is right on the river. The staff is always willing to answer questions and doing their jobs great. My mom is eating and gaining weight.