Memory Care Communities in Englewood, FL

"My mom has been at HarborChase of Venice for rehab for two different times. The facility was clean and the food was good. The staff was also good and she likes the physical therapist. The other services that they provide were all good. "

"My father-in-law moved into the Goldton at Venice. This place is fantastic, and he loves it. It is hurricane proof. There's a concierge when you go in where there's always someone at the desk 24-hours a day. You can't just go in there to see the guest unless they call to make sure that that guest knows who you are. So, it's very safe. The independent people all have a life alert that they have to wear just in case something would happen. It has three restaurants, and that's where they get their meals. They actually have a gourmet chef, and I've eaten there two or three times, and every time it's wonderful. It's probably better than some restaurants I've been to here in Venice. I love the fact that it was separated. So, you have all the independent living people and they have their own restaurant, and then all the assisted living people have their own restaurant. He has his own apartment with a bath. The kitchen is a little bit separate from the living room, but it's all one big room. It has lots of cabinets. It has a full refrigerator, a full dishwasher, and a full four-burner stove. The price includes everything, except you have to bring your own washer and dryer and your own furniture. They have a hair salon, a library, a workout room, a pool, and all kinds of wonderful things. The staff has been wonderful, caring, kind, and informative. Of all the other places we looked at, this was probably the best value for the money."

"I like that Parkside Assisted Living and Memory Care is new and that it's close to two hospitals. The staff members who assist my mother every day are very nice. They take time to talk to you, too. I don't know about the food. Some of it that I saw is not really what my mom likes. The cleanliness of the building is very good. It's like six or seven years old, and it's built well. My mom hasn't been there very long, so we haven't seen a lot of their activities. However, the past few times I've been there, she has been in some kind of group with other residents there, so the activities seemed good. The rooms are very nice. The way they have the whole thing laid out is pretty nice. Overall, it's close, it's affordable, and it's right across the street from two hospitals."

"I visited this facility to see about placement for my mother. There are many renovations and changes happening at this facility. I met the new administrator who has been with the company for a long time. She is very knowledgeable about the area, and the facility. As I toured the facility I spoke to a few of the residents and they seemed very happy and well cared for. The staff was friendly and answered all of my questions without hesitation. The rooms I was shown were clean with fresh paint and new tile on the floors. Large rooms for the price too! I have looked at a few places in the area and will most likely head back to Vick Street Manor to place my mother. Their prices are within our budget and I feel like she will be well cared for. "

"They tried really hard, and they did a pretty good job. Heron Club at Prestancia is a good facility where they can roam around a lot. It's nice and large. They had one dining room. The meals were pretty good, and they get to choose what they want the day before. They had a lot of inflow and outflow of staff. My father was there for a year, and there was a lot of change in staff during that time, but they kept up with things pretty well. They offered all the activities that one would expect. They had weekly outings to the beach and different places, which were good for him. They had a lot of special dietary needs that they tended to. The rooms were suites, which had a bedroom, a kitchenette, and a bathroom. It's quite a bit larger accommodation. They've got a nice big lounging area and a front porch area where they spend a lot of time in. "

"I made my husband a new home at Angels Senior Living at Sarasota. He loves it. He is in assisted living, and he has a one-bedroom apartment. He does a lot of activities. He has made some new friends. He does like it. This place would be a very good option for those looking for a place for their loved ones. The staff they have there are very friendly and helpful. I've tried their food and it's very good. For activities, they have entertainers, comedians, and piano players. They have games, trivia, and bingo. They have movie nights and social hours. We are very happy there."

"I can't say enough good things about Brookdale Phillipi and the care and concern Ms. Kibbey has continued to show. She made what we thought would be a very difficult decision, simple. We're at peace knowing we chose the very best! Our interactions with staff have been amazing, and the community offers all the amenities you can ask for. The rooms are actually very impressive and welcoming, so we're very happy about that too! We highly recommend this community. "

"I am a current resident and since my arrival I’ve received excellent service and great attention and they are very caring. I’ve been here over a year and I have no plans of going anywhere else!"

"I visited Brookdale Sarasota Midtown. It was an older building, and very well kept up. It had vines growing on it and a lot of trees around it. It had some other floors to it, wasn't just on one floor. It was very nice. The dining area was nice, but I didn't see any food at that time. They pretty much had the same activities as the others. The staff was very nice and very informative."

"My aunt has only been in Fountains of Hope for about a month but so far everything seems fine. The staff seems to be on top of everything and it's a better place than where she came from. It's a relatively new building, or at least it looks that way, and they keep it clean. She said that the staff is really good. The food is fine and they're better compared to what other places are charging. They take the residents out shopping if they need to go, and they have activities inside throughout the week."

"I saw the Grand Villa of Sarasota. I think it was fine, but my tour guide kept apologizing for the condition of the rooms saying they're in the middle of updating them. They were perfectly fine in their un-updated state, so I'm sure it will turn out beautiful when it's done. It was acceptable the way it was. It was clean and I was able to see everything. I didn't get the chance to taste the food, but I have menus that look like there would be something for everyone to choose from, and the people said the food was good. The staff was friendly; I met cleaning people, different staff members, and nurses. They had a doctor there a couple of times a week, so it seemed like it would be a good place for assisted living. I also met the physical therapist. It was a good place."

"My mother signed up here. She liked that it was updated, it had a nice large dining room, and the people were very friendly. It's big, and it's modern. It had a huge lanai on the back. The staff during the tour was very nice. They have transportation where they can go out to the stores and they take them to the doctors twice a week or to any doctors' appointments. They have bingo, a hairdresser, a nail salon, they have happy hour with music, and all kinds of things. They worked with us while we're there. They took the carpet out and put hardwood floors. It was very nice."

"The Windsor of Venice was immaculately maintained, seemed to have a caring staff, and had plenty of nursing help in evidence. It seemed to have good quality organization. The location is great for me. I can walk to The Windsor from where I live. The grounds for an eight-year-old facility were in extraordinary condition. They have unlimited activities and are continuing to expand them. I was there yesterday and they were having a wine and roses luncheon for their residents. Every Wednesday night they have a little Wine Down party. They have Bridge, Poker, and a book club. It seems to be a pretty robust senior exercise schedule and they have an activities director who seems very responsive to monthly community meetings and activities. They take small buses to movies or the local theater, and they've taken the residents to casinos as well."

"I found a rare gem! Warmth and home like atmosphere. Mom and dad were happy to see the attention residents received. The one bedroom apartment they chose is perfect for their needs. Staff engaged us and actually introduced themselves! No smoke screens. Honest concern for our needs. Glad we took our time to get to know this team."