Nursing Home Communities in Tampa, FL

"My mother was diagnosed with a terminal and very aggressive cancer just a few weeks ago, she was given at most two months to live. This is shocking and very emotional news to take in but you are not given time to take it in. Once she chose to not treat we were almost immediately given the boot from the hospital and told to find a place for her to go to die. Ybor City was within walking distance of my home and so it was tops on my list for her to go there, site unseen, I put her in there. I am not going to lie, when I walked in with my sisters we did NOT fall in love with the place, it's not where you want to put your parent to die. But what place is? A good friend of ours said "if your mom is comfortable and safe, she will not see what you see". We kept mom there and comfortable and safe is just the beginning of what we got from this home. EVERY SINGLE person that worked in this home loved on my mom and my sister and me. They hugged us, shared stories with us, advocated for my mom, her medicines were never missed, she was cared for in ways hospice cares for your loved ones. Within one week I had met every person that worked there, cafeteria staff, maintenance... and so on. They all are a big community. Most of the staff have been there for almost 20 years or more! That says a lot. I cannot say enough good things about this place. My mom only lived another week and I am so happy that is where she passed. It might not be glamorous but the love is limitless. "

"As far as the looks of Fletcher, it was not pretty, but the treatment that my father-in-law received was good. The place is clean although it was just an older place. "

"I'm trying to make a Comment but every time I try to it is typed in the Upper Case letters and it makes everyone think I'm shouting when I'm not. I have only Excellent report to give about Excel, hence the name? They care called Excel Rehab Center for a good reason. They at the rehab section thought me to handle uncooked beans and to place my left hand to massage it to getting better but the hand is beyond being healed. They thought be how to play Spades and a lot of other Games at Excel plus they allowed for me to participate in their Weekly Meetings and not only that their food is wonderful and if one does not like the food? They could order a Grilled Cheese instead. That never happened to me as I are every bit of food that was served to me all the time. Anyway I lost count to how many times I stayed at Excel but when I did? The Office Staff especially the Administrator was the most wonderful person or people there. They made sure my Paperwork was done properly. Not only did the Administration Staff, but the Discharge Staff like the entire Employees along with the CNA and Nursing Staff were so nice and took extra care of my Medical and none Medical care that one of the CNA there shaved me and did it with TLC=Tender Loving Care and then the fact that they come right to you and ask if I want to join their daily Activities including Bingo was a plus as I saw their Big Screen TV and their Tiny Blu-ray Player as the Plus but their Computer needed to be Upgraded now that the MS Windows XP is no longer functioning as to the Updates and Service and they will charge an Arm and a leg to fix anyone's PC if they bring an old XP to them? Well no one is willing to touch the old PC's with the OS of an XP instead of Windows 7 and 8? People still rely on the old OS. In closing Excel has met my Highest expectations for years to come. I intend to go there Next year to be a Permanent Resident. I love you people at Excel and soon would love to be a resident Next year! "

"My mom was in Accentia for a period of time in rehab because she fell and broke her ribs. She’s back home now. Accentia worked with us well and everything seemed to be in good order. Of course, my mom had to be in the locked down section because she was trying to escape and all. However, everything went well for her there. Accentia was well staffed. They had lots of people. It was clean and it looked like it was regulated well. The staff was great, considering what they had to put up with and the nature of the business, I thought they did quite well. They had activities like karaoke and rehab of course. They had a gym and a hair salon. They could put money into their account so they could go spent it there. They had dances and all kinds of activities. My mom complained a little about the food because she was used to home cooking. But from what I saw, the food looked okay. "

"I was a pre-registered patient, and ManorCare got me into their rehab program without a problem. Everything was phenomenal, from the staff to the therapy. The building was also very clean. I will be back in a few months after my other knee replacement. "

"The facilities remind me of college dorms. The workers are extremely nice and are willing to go out of their way to help the residents. The food is average but the fact that the residents can order as much as they want is a plus. I fell that for the less mobile residents, more should be done to help them get around the grounds and maybe to the pool to enjoy their time a little more. I could not imagine dealing with so many grumpy people all day so hats off to all the men and women who do this every day. "

"Great place, great staff and awesome therapy department!!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

"My 86 year old dad fell off a ladder while cleaning the gutters and broke his hip. After surgery, his doctor recommended skilled rehab and suggested we go to Fairway Oaks Center. My dad was treated so well, he almost didn't want to go home. He still talks about their homemade soup. I told him not to break the other hip, we can go back and visit for lunch! LOL"

"My husband was at Tampa Lakes for a month in December and January, for rehab after a hospitalization. Overall, it was a very good facility. They were short-staffed like all places now, yet this did not greatly impact my husband. He does need a fair amount of assistance, but he is partially self-care. There were some excellent CNAs on his unit - top notch, experienced and worked hard. We did have a problem with one CNA who was quite mean and unreasonable, and I found it impossible to even talk to her even though I was trying my best to be diplomatic. I did talk to administrators about this and she was not there afterwards, but I think I later saw her on another unit. My husband felt she should not have any job there that involves direct patient care, and he told that to administration. The nurse on his unit on nights, Meredith, was excellent , and I think she was also the Night Supervisor. She would solve any problem that came up, had good judgment, was kind and understanding even with the most difficult patients, and was pretty unflappable. The other nurses were good. The Unit Manager did upset me a great deal, though, when I brought up a minor problem - actually I was not even making a complaint, I was just asking a question, which was whether there was a set bedtime there. She went off on me and somehow thought I was making a complaint about one of the really good CNAs - she just reacted to her own thoughts and did not listen, and at the time I had no idea what she was talking about or upset about or how she got this erroneous idea. She just would not listen and jumped to conclusions, things that I hadn't even brought up. I later clarified things so she would not think I had made a complaint in any form about one of my husband's favorite CNAs. She was a handful! But later she changed her attitude and became more reasonable and helpful. I think there was some misunderstanding from administration or something. It did rattle me, and subsequently I avoided visiting during the day when I could. The PTs, OTs, and STs were great, and he made very good progress there. The dining arrangement was nice, and he liked the food. I wanted Rec Therapy to try and get him involved a bit more, because when he did go to their events/games he really enjoyed it. I did ask DON that he be urged to go to all events, but I don't think they did, or if they asked him he might not have understood what they were talking about, I don't know. But this is a man who loves games or anything, very motivated, he always joins in and he was starting to get very bored there, so he just read his book most of the time. I was disappointed with this, and I would have thought that the rec staff would know how to talk clearly and loud enough for him to hear about the activity. But I don't know exactly what happened with that. And that would be my main complaint, that he got very bored, and at that time I felt bad and wanted him to come home. And the mean CNA, but it is possible they took action on that. And staffing is a challenge everywhere now. I should add that his care by nurses at Tampa Lakes was far superior to the nursing care at 2 different acute care hospitals nearby. He has had 4 hospitalizations in the last few months and I have had many days of observation and nursing care at these hospitals was downright dangerous and most nurses in these settings had bad attitudes. So, in comparison, Tampa Lakes was far superior, actually excellent. I felt he was safe there. In the hospitals, he was definitely not safe and numerous medical mistakes were made, many of which caused significant harm. "

"I was delighted at the care my mom received. Unlike some places I toured, it was very clean inside. My mom put in weight with their weight program .... which she needed. We are so glad to have my mom home and well. Thank you Woodbridge. "

"When my Mom entered Carrollwood Care Center, she was bedridden, could hardly move herself, had a feeding tube, a fractured vertebrae, an injured lung, had trouble swallowing, could hardly hear or see and was disoriented and confused. Today she sits in a wheelchair most of the day, can stand and walk a few paces, feeds herself and brushes her hair and teeth, and is no longer confused or disoriented. They have taken excellent care of her: Her Doctor, the Nurses and CNs, the physical therapists, the nutrition staff, and housekeeping/maintenance have all tried to make her stay as healthy and pleasant as possible. The facility is always kept very clean and never has the bad smell that some nursing facilities have. "

"The Canterbury Towers assisted living facility in Tampa was one of the places we saw while looking in the region for my friend's mother. The exterior grounds were designed a lot like a resort or hotel, with nicely appointed and beautifully landscaped greenery and gorgeous views of the bay. Their library was impressive, with many good books and games. They also offer Internet access. The fitness center had well maintained equipment and ample rooms, including a pool where they have water aerobics. They also had daily classes and the residents could safely navigate the lovely grounds with adequate supervision. The food we saw looked and smelled delicious and like what you would find in a five star eatery. Healthy snacks are offered all day and into the evening, as well as whenever residents request them. The meal menus all had healthy food options for all kinds of diets. The dining room was quite nice, with plenty of space. The living spaces were generous, with several different floor plans to choose from. Each unit included beautiful kitchens, plenty of closet space and nice sized bedrooms. The residents are taken to many interesting events in the Tampa region -- to take advantage of the vast cultural activities. The many planned activities featured everything one could imagine, and they take suggestions from residents. This is by far one of most beautiful facilities we've seen thus far. The staff was exceptional and we could recommend living here to any senior looking for an exquisite place to live with very attentive staff and the best amenities available. "

"I'm in Bayshore Pointe Nursing and Rehab Center. It's a nursing rehab facility, it's fine for what it is, and by and large the staff is wonderful. The food is marginal. The room is very clean, and they're very attentive to your cleanliness."

"My mom is staying at Bayshore Pointe Nursing and Rehab Center. The staff is very caring, and the facility is very clean. I'm pleased with the security, which some people don't like, but they have glass doors. When you walk in and stand in front of the glass doors, the receptionist has to let you in and out. I think that's great. To get on the elevator, you need a code. They make sure my mom is not in her room all the time. She goes to the dining room to eat, which at first, she was not happy with, but now I think she's making friends. The rehab and physical therapy are good. They have a day room where they have a TV. They take very good care of her. She is clean. I had no problems with cleanliness at all. Mom likes the food. Their staff is very caring and very professional. It's an older facility, but it's very clean. It has three levels. It's not brand new. She's still covered under Medicare; she hasn't used up her 100 days. Last year, she was at a different location that was so loud, and the staff would yell and kid around. This place is quiet."