Independent Living Communities in Altoona, FL

"Pebble Springs is brand new. It's been open just a little over a year. I love my apartment and I love that I've met so many friends. The people are very active here. The staff is excellent. It wasn't at the beginning, but they changed managers and the new managers are really on top of everything. They're doing an excellent job. They have so many things. It has a gym with all the equipment, a library that's full, and a large outdoor swimming pool. The activities are great. I chose it because of the beauty of the building. There are ten-foot ceilings on the first floor. I have a dog and they built a dog park for us. There are just so many pluses."

"I thought Sumter Senior Living was very nice. The only thing I can say is that I thought the food was not great. They kept their residents entertained, and they had a lot for them to do. The layout was good. There was not an outdoor smoking area, but they did allow pets, which was very nice. The staff was very, very nice, too. However, I felt like the dining situation was a little confusing. It was kind of disorganized."

"My mother-in-law lived at Woodland Towers. I didn't like the marketing director, but besides that, the place and everything else were great. The cook did a good job, and all the food tasted good. I was satisfied with the food and ate with her once or twice. It's a very nice facility. They had different spaces on different floors and two sides: senior living and assisted living. They kept the residents busy with enough activities to get them through the day, and the value for money was good."

"In 2010 I made a decision to relocate. Choosing Villa Grande was my final choice. Looking back, I realize that it was a very wise decision. Over the years my needs have changed but the management team has supported and met those needs. The programs and amenities have provided a lifestyle which has helped me enjoy each day with a positive outlook. I look forward to another 13 years!"

"They make it a point of getting to know you and your loved one and their needs. Although our dad was in for a very brief period we knew we had chosen the right place. We were able to sample the food and explore the entire facility. Food was good and the staff were never without a friendly greeting. Thank you to everyone for caring for our dad. Much appreciation."

"My husband moved into the Grand Villa of DeLand. They had a lot of things going on to keep people busy if they wanted to. They also have a salon and a movie theater. They have a lot of things to pick from and a swimming pool. The staff is very nice. The food is excellent. He has no complaints about the food whatsoever. There are always extra choices, and he looks forward to eating. He went to the salon, and they gave him a wonderful shave. Everybody was very friendly. It's a very nice atmosphere. The people there are very nice. Everybody always smiles and says hello."

"We toured The Carriage House Gracious Retirement Living. It's beautiful. When you walk in, it almost looks like you're on a cruise. That's how pretty the lobby is. The rooms may have been a little smaller than the other facility, but they were still very nice. They did not have full-size kitchens. They did not have a washer and dryer. It's a little bigger facility, but it was very nice inside. We did have lunch there and it was a wonderful lunch. They have a pool. They have recreation rooms. They also have a theater and areas where you can go around and get snacks all day long. They also have a beauty shop, which is nice. So, it's another facility where you don't have to go anywhere unless you want to go shopping. They have transportation to take you to doctor's appointments. Everybody we met there was wonderful. The food that we had was delicious and you have such a variety, and they give you so much. I was very happy with that. They have a main meal and they also have smaller meals if you want."

"My husband and I brought my 95 year old mother from Ohio to Florida. She wanted to continue to live in independent living. This is such a great place. Lauren was so nice and helpful in showing us around and explaining what they had to offer that my mother, myself and my husband agreed on the spot. Steeplechase was where she would move because she felt safe and loved the surroundings. Over the last year, my mother has made wonderful friends, attended different events at Steeplechase and traveled to different venues, including the Hard Rock. The dining experience that they offer…breakfast, lunch and dinner is top notch. We also loved Winnie, who cleans my mother’s apartment once a week. My husband and I love this place so much that we will consider moving here when we get ready. "

"I toured Blue Palms Senior Living of Deland. It was wonderful. The staff was super nice. The communication was a big key for them. So that was important for me. The staff was amazing. We were just there for a tour and they were very polite and greeted us. They kept in contact with me throughout the entire process. So it was wonderful. The facility was pretty. It was clean. It smelled good, too. They were cooking very nice food and it smelled good throughout. It didn't have an assisted living feel to it, but it had a very nice homey feel."

"It was a great place for my grandparents. They had a beautiful one bedroom deluxe apartment that was spacious enough to accommodate them both. The staff was super friendly and you could tell they really cared about the residents like their own families. They had a lot of activities but the best was their daily happy hour. The community encouraged families to join their loved ones and have a glass of wine and enjoy the music together. I've never seen an assisted living who offered this. Every time I visited them I felt like I was at the Ritz Carlton."

"I toured Brookdale Wekiwa Springs. What I liked most was that the facility was clean. The one apartment they showed me would be perfect for a single person. Also, they had a calendar of activities and transportation to and from medical appointments. The staff seemed happy with their job. I was greeted by a receptionist, and she was very pleasant, was on time with the appointment, and was prepared. She had brochures, and she wasn't reading. She knew the content. She's a good listener. She paid attention to me, which I appreciated, and she responded professionally. They had an elevator, and it was clean. I saw people working and the nursing staff. However, the facility is older."

"I like American House Wildwood. I like that it is close to me. I felt good about the facility and the director, the person that I toured with. She showed me a studio, and then she showed me the model for a one-bedroom, which was nice. It had a big kitchenette that had a stove and all that stuff in there. They have appliances, which I like, because then if I want to come over and cook for my mom, I can. Other places only have little kitchenettes with no stove or anything. The staff member gave me a little bag that had all this information in it. She also gave me the dessert, and it was so good. The other thing I liked about them is that they had a full-service restaurant there. The building was good. I could tell everybody was happy because all the little old people were walking up to me and talking to me and talking to the person that I was touring with. There was also a lady that I thought could be really good friends with my mother."

"Bahama Bay Club Luxury Senior Living was a very nice facility. I enjoyed my tour. I know some people who have recently moved in there, and they're happy with it. It's all brand new. They had a library. It seemed like they had everything they needed. The staff was very informative and very pleasant."

My community provides (medical / non-medical ) care services to (elderly, disabled and people of all ages with physical conditions and cognitive abilities), yet requires assistance with certain daily or weekly activities. Working closely with clients and their families. 24-hour care Administer Medications Housekeeping Bathing and dressing patients Assisting patients with dressing and undressing in Oversee the administration of medications Purchasing groceries Meal preparation (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and snack in between) Personal Chef Taken to all appointments The house is located in a quiet residential area. The community is diverse, and the neighbors are friendly. Each season, the community hosts various events. Some of the amenities in the area include: Parking Lot Basketball court 2 Playgrounds Swimming pool To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Florida Agency of Health Care Administration