Independent Living Communities in Tavares, FL

"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."

"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 visited Highpoint at Stonecrest. They have a swimming pool, and it's beautiful and new. I liked everything that I saw. The whole facility is a five plus. The staff was wonderful, very friendly, and very informative. Everything about it was professional. I did see the dining room. It's like a restaurant. The cleanliness was superior. We went in the lobby, which was very well organized, clean, and well maintained. There's plenty of seating. They had a snack bar in there. It's like a hotel lobby. To me it was superior. The only drawback I saw was that the cost to stay there was too expensive from what I can afford."

"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."

"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."

"I went to The Summit of Winter Garden. The staff takes the time to talk to you and explain everything to you. The people working there, I feel more comfortable talking to them. They really care. They have a gym and they have an outside where you can sit down, and it's really good."

"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. "

"My tour at Florida Golden Adult Care went very well. I liked that it was a neighborhood, in that my aunt wouldn't get lost in a giant building. The place was very clean. The staff who toured us was very welcoming and informative. I was given a tour of the house. She showed me the complete facility. The dining area was clean and welcoming. There's a nice big backyard with a screened-in porch to eat out, and there's a TV, too."

"Every time I visit my parents this community is spotless. The plant Operation director, Eri is amazing and my parents love him."

"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."

"It's a beautiful place the manager is very nice but they gave me the runaround so bad until I just went and took my deposit back I gave them all the information they needed and because one place said that I was still an act of employee they turned me down and told me I would have to redo the application all over again I gave up so if you want someone in your financial business this is the place for you good luck"

"I'm in Cascade Heights. The food is excellent. All the people that work here are topnotch. They keep it clean. They have a lot of activities. They have buses to take you to different places. It's got everything you need. I have the apartment with a den. Everything I have fits perfectly. They have different apartment sizes. Any problem you have, they take care of it immediately."

"I was very impressed with the Grand Villa of Altamonte Springs. I toured their assisted living, and it was very clean and well-kept. They also have everything very organized. The person who helped during the tour was very professional and nice. They asked me to sample their food, but I didn't have time. They did give me a box of cookies when I left. I saw some exercises that they were doing in a room. They had a pool, but I didn't see anybody in it because it was raining."