Independent Living Communities in Pensacola, FL

"I toured Sky Active University Pines. It was very good, and everybody was friendly. I got to meet some of the residents, and I really liked it. They were very nice. I looked at two different ones, one studio apartment and a one-bedroom. It wasn't a whole lot of difference - it's just the price. I think if I had done it, I would probably have gotten the larger one. They had a lot of activities, a pool table, and all kinds of stuff for the residents. If I were going to do one, that would have been probably the one I picked. The person who gave the tour was very nice and answered all my questions."

"I had a tour at The Arbors of Gulf Breeze. It's very nice. They're very friendly people. It's modern and clean. I was very impressed with the decor, cleanliness, the homey feeling, and the friendliness of all the people. It was great. I can't think of anything that I did not like. The staff members were just all wonderful. They're so helpful and so welcoming. They treated me like they already knew me, and I was welcomed there. It was a great feeling. I left there very happy. I walked through the cafeteria during lunchtime, and it just smelled wonderful. I wish I had the opportunity to stay. It looked very nice. It was a beautiful dining room."

"Lucas Creek Apartments is close to some nice shopping and is in an area that appears to be a safe neighborhood. They cater to seniors with activities. They offer washers and dryers for the units. It's fairly new. It's probably less than three years old at this point. The lobby area was really nice. It had a very nice decor and was very clean. They had a vegetable garden, a gazebo, and a pet park. It's really pretty. They offer bingo and the traditional activities with some extra things, too (like indoor Frisbee and some type of painting). I met Tabitha, the manager. I also met Vanessa, the assistant manager. They both have been extremely helpful with this process (from the application, to just some of the other logistics because my mom's moving from out of town). They've been accommodating and flexible. I've asked a lot of questions and am constantly emailing. They get back to me."

"I went to Wesley Haven Villa. It was a very nice facility. It's probably about 20 years old. It's well-maintained. The food was really good, and the staff was friendly and helpful. They had activities and shopping days out for the people with a van. They had a couple of vans. The apartments were bright and clean."

"The Veranda of Pensacola is very nice. They had a swimming pool. I would live there in a heartbeat. They had two bedrooms and a nice-sized living room. They had a little bit bigger kitchen area. I really liked it. The whole atmosphere was good. They have a beautiful entrance and a nice dining room. All are on the first floor. It's all light and airy when you go in. The staff was great. They were helping people in the dining room and doing what they could. They had a little area where you could play cards. Everything was really good there."

"I liked Homestead Village of Pensacola because there are not so many people and I've never liked a crowd of people. I just don't enjoy myself when there are too many people. The cottages are small as 8 to 10 people in a cottage instead of 180. It was very nice. It's laid out more like a little town. It has flowers and shrubs, but no animals, which is a bad thing because I have a dog. The staff during the tour was very nice. The services are what you'd expect for the amount that you pay. I didn't observe any activities, but they gave me a pamphlet that described them. The rooms were nice. They're not modern like the new expensive ones. You get what you pay for. They're adequate."