My mother was particularly difficult to move and adjust, but the staff were all amazing helping us with the transition. One reason we chose this facility is because of the location. Now I am extremely happy to have chosen this well-run, clean, attentive, happy place and am feeling fortunate to know she is safe, secure and close by. Brookdale PGI has made this stage of life so much easier.
250 Bal Harbor Boulevard, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
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Reviews of Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles
Assisted Living Reviews for Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles
January 27, 2022
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
December 23, 2021
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
When looking for a home for your loved ones the best advise I can give is GO SMALL! Don't get pulled in by the fancy furniture, linen tablecloths etc...that many of the large facilities offer. I did that and my mom was just another number. There was no continuity of care and the staff changed so much that they didn't know who she was.
Then I found Brookdale Punta Gorda and my mother has been there for almost 8 years. She is part of their family and they are part of ours. I can rest easy knowing that she is with friends who know her so well.
Thanks to the current management and CNA's she is getting the best care and attention that I have seen in a long time. Thanks Brookdale for all you do to insure that my mother is well cared for!!
Also, when researching facilities, look at the tenure of the staff - especially the Health & Wellness Director, nursing and key CNA's (certified nursing assistants). It's tough to keep staff for long in this industry but Brookdale Punta Gorda has done a great job and created an environment that makes staff enjoy where they work.
November 10, 2021
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My mom is at Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles and she's doing well. She's settling in and interacting with other people, particularly during meal times and playing bingo. One of the reasons why I chose Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles was because it's a smaller facility and the ratio of staff to residents was a little higher, and so she gets a little more attention. The other reason is it's close to home.
She is in a small studio and it had been refurbished before she moved in, with new flooring, paint, and all new cabinetry. It has a walk-in closet, which gives her a lot of storage, a nice bathroom with no lip going into the shower, and everything works well. The staff is also very attentive. We have her under a medication management program where they order her drugs and administer them to her. The nursing staff has been very good and done a good assessment of her needs.
They serve good nutritious meals. They have a nice courtyard with a nice garden, and it's very attractive. They accommodate people in a variety of ways, too. Small pets are allowed and they also have visiting pets that come in. The first day she moved in, they had a Halloween party where everybody dressed up and they had treats and a scavenger hunt through the whole facility. So, I've been pleased so far. It has been a good experience and they've gone overboard to welcome her and acclimate her.
July 29, 2018
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My mom moved into Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles. It's very nice, clean, and well-appointed. The staff is friendly and the food is good. I'm happy with it and would recommend it. They have activities every day and they have an activities director. They do different things and little field trips. They have a lounge area where there are lots of books, games, game table, and big-screen TV. They also have a living room where there's a fireplace and piano. Once a week they have live singers come in and play music during lunch, and another day a week, either in the afternoon or right after supper, they have another musician come. I think they don't have enough aides and they could use more staff since they don't get to everything that need to be done, but they've all been nice and helpful.
September 10, 2017
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My loved one has been at Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles for three weeks. I am very impressed. The people who work there have been so helpful. They got her a bed and a dresser left over from the previous person and they even set up a room for her. I can't say enough wonderful things about them. The whole atmosphere is wonderful and the clients who live there are happy. The food is delicious and smells amazing. It just worked out so beautifully. Her room is very nice and the pricing is based on your needs. They have a basic fee and you pay for whatever you need above that. I think it's very fair.
March 06, 2017
I visited this facility
I liked Brookdale very much. Everybody was very friendly, and I felt very good about the place. I felt that everybody was sincere and that my father would be safe there. They had lots of activities besides playing cards. Yesterday, I saw them playing the Wii. They had Wii competition between them and another facility. They had a lot of things if the residents wanted to do them. They were very accommodating. I felt that he would be safe and happy there.
November 30, 2015
I visited this facility
Brookdale is a good place and convenient. They have a lot of activities. The rooms are spacious, they have a good menu, and the staff addressed all of my concerns.
October 27, 2015
I visited this facility
I visited Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles. It had more on the assisted living. At the time, that's what we were looking for my loved one. They had very nice staff. They also had separate wings for different types of care. For dementia care, they had a separate locked wing, and that was a very secure feeling. They had movies, cards, and sing-a-longs. They had all kinds of things. It was not a brand-new facility. The rooms were very clean, but they were small.
February 24, 2015
I visited this facility
The one we visited in Punta Gorda is Sterling House. I came across them by looking it up on the website. It is all very good. It is a very nice place, and they were very friendly. They got a really high class show up there. We had our names up on the board like we were visiting. It was very friendly and very personable. It's great. The rooms are nice although they seem a bit small. They were all nice and very clean, so it was no problem at all. If we were a few years older, we would seriously consider it because it is a beautiful place and a very good location.
August 29, 2014
I visited this facility
Sterling House of Punta Gorda looked fresh and clean, but I think the rooms were on the smaller side. Although I was not able to see much of the staff, the ones I saw seemed nice. I think they have an exercise room and they take the residents out. I would recommend this to some, but not to my mother because their clientele is a little more on the advanced stage than my mother is.
June 17, 2014
I visited this facility
I visited someone from the church who lived at Sterling House. I thought it was very nice, airy, and open. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Her bedroom was very nice, and she was very satisfied with that.
November 20, 2013
I visited this facility
I had been very impressed with Sterling House. It was very nice. The care seemed to be thorough and good. The people they were sharing the environment seemed to be good too. One thing I liked, they had places in there where the doors were not lock and they had walkways where the patients could walk around and they had yards with walls around it where the patients can sit on a swing or picnic table. To be able to go outside by yourself or with somebody else and you know they were safe that would mean a lot.
They do had different activities like crafts, art work, mind games and they gather at least once a day to talk to them and encourage them. I thought their motivation was good. The patients were always clean. They were restrictive when in taking a bath or shower. They had people who oversee all of that. I would recommend it to others. I noticed that they seemed to be happy mingling to other people and I thought that was a good thing. They provided transportation back and forth to bring them to doctor or dentist or other places. In some other places, they preferred the family to come and take them, if possible. It was a nice place and it was a place I wouldn't mind living myself.
October 15, 2013
I visited this facility
Sterling House is very nice. We had a condo right across the water from it and it's very lovely. They have wonderful, beautiful rooms. They have an apartment with a living room, a TV, a little kitchen and a bedroom with a window to look out at the water. They have entertainment and a lot of activities for people.
February 04, 2013
I am a friend or relative of resident
People tend to only want to talk about things when they are negative. My father has been in this community for 2 years and has always been treated with respect and dignity. The employees are angels, they truly care about the people they are charged with caring for and it shows. You can feel the warmth when you walk in the door. Good food, good activities, I am very happy. It's very hard to please everyone but the staff here bend over backwards trying.
February 29, 2012
I am a friend or relative of resident
my mother lived here for a couple of years and I was always pleased with the personnel and delicious meals. I found the staff to be very caring, giving extra personal attention,especially around holidays.
Questions about Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles
Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
Average age = 93. Favorite things to do = Shopping, going out to eat, music entertainment, Bingo, B-Fit exercise, Happy Hour, Drink of the Day, and trivia.
What programs or activities does Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles offer to enrich residents' well-being?
B-fit walking group, B-Fit exercise daily, Flex your Brain (trivia)
What places are near Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?
Fisherman’s Village and Peace River Wildlife Center are nearby, as are many restaurants and places for shopping.
What transportation services does Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles offer to assisted living residents?
We provide transportation to medical and dental appointments as well as transportation to off-site activities.
What makes the chef or dining program at Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?
We hold monthly menu chat meetings to obtain residents preferences and welcome resident recipes and requests. We also account for individual requests such as a resident who likes hot sauce on everything!
What safety features or security measures does Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles offer to assisted living residents?
We have a pendant/call system that includes 2 pull cords in each unit as well as a necklace or watch style pendant for each resident. The system has a GPS feature that tells the location in the building or outside on the premises. Additionally, all external doors are locked 24 hours per day to control who enters the building. Residents and family members are given the code to come and go as they please.
How does Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?
We post community activity pictures on our Facebook page and send out emails, texts, and pictures to family members. Changes in care plan are communicated in advance either by phone, email, or face to face meetings.
What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles during daytime and nighttime hours?
Staff to resident ratio varies depending upon our current resident care needs and acuity, but always meets state standards at a minimum.
If Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
Our community welcomes pets and, in addition to their apartment area, they can enjoy other common areas of the building (excluding kitchen & dining area) and our enclosed courtyard so long as they are leashed and/or supervised.
What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?
Brookdale provides monthly training topics for ongoing senior care training. We also offer monthly safety training, and specific topic trainings during monthly staff meetings.
What safety features or security measures does Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles provide to protect residents who wander?
When residents enter our community we institute 1 hour safety checks for a minimum of 3-7 days to keep a close eye on them as we get to know them and they get to know our community. Because we are not a MC community, if there are safety concerns related to wandering, we may not be the best fit for them (prior to admission or after) and therefore we will assist the family in finding a more appropriate community.
Services and Amenities of Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- In Room Kitchenette
- Dining Room Shared Meals
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Computer Room
- Resident Transportation
- Party Space
- Garden And Patio
- Resident Parking
- Spa
Cleaning services
- Housekeeping
Health services
- Medication Management
- Physical Therapy
- Nurse On Staff: Yes
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Religious Services
Guest services
- Guests At Mealtime
- Overnight Guests
Diet
- Low Fat
- Low Salt
Languages
- English
General
- Minimum Age: 65
- Pets: Yes
Range of services
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
Licenses
- State Licenses: AL8980
About Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles
Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles provides assisted living residents with lifestyles, housing, and services in comfortable surroundings combined with exceptional amenities, programs, and care. Through Brookdale's signature Personalized Assisted Living, we customize our care offerings for the individual. This allows each resident at our community the freedom and opportunity to make choices that will ease their lifestyle transitions. Residents enjoy life with the support they need, coupled with the appropriate accommodations as their needs change.
We promise Respect for Individual Preferences by offering personalized care needs and providing an atmosphere that encourages each assisted living resident to live in health and longevity. We also offer special housing and care options for those who require assistance with the activities of daily living such as dressing, bathing and assistance with medication. We offer graduated levels of care based upon the individual need of residents, as determined by our continual assessment process. We are dedicated to enriching the lives of residents every day with signature services for those who value their freedom and independence, but desire or need services providing them with the highest level of quality, care, and value.
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