Nursing Home Communities in Venice, FL

"Great staff this includes Renee ,Andrea ,Kim, Deseray Expecialy Dee in Activities . My wife loves it there ."

"The people at Village On The Isle were very polite and answered my questions. I think I have all the information I need. The place was very nice and very well run. They had quite a few activities going on. The food was wonderful. The dining area was very clean and very well run. The staff was very efficient."

"Great facility to have my husband in, clean and specious room, food is good and staff are very helpful and friendly ."

"I visited the Bay Village of Sarasota and toured the independent living. I did a ministry for our church, which involved going into senior communities, so I was already quite familiar with these places. I took this tour mostly to see more of it and to find out the financial aspects of it. The staff members were professionals, so they were used to giving the spiel and giving the tour. The visit was a group thing. There were quite a few people there because it was an event. I think it was a brunch, so it did involve food. There must have been 30 or 40 people there. They gave us the spiel, broke us up into groups, and gave us a tour. The food was very nice. I don't know if it was in-house food or not, but I think it probably was. They had just done a whole several-million-dollar renovation and were quite proud of themselves."

"I visited The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch. It is very nice, but it's very expensive. They seemed to cover every single base you're there, and you can move as you deteriorate, or if you deteriorate into a more assisted facility, they take care of you until they bury you. So, it's complete, and I have a lot of friends there. They're all old, so they're not there forever, but I know some people there who speak highly of it. I've been over there to eat, and the food has been good, and the servers have been very attentive."

"I would like to tell everyone looking for a healthcare or nursing home to please check out Englewood Healthcare. My sister came there as a rehab patience but later was moved to long term care. She had kidney dialysis treatments and many other problems. She was there over four years. She really adjusted well there. She had a very nice room and a wonderful roommate. They became best friends. The nursing staff was fabulous with the patience. She loved all the nurses and staff they treated her with respect and lots of care and love. They had a really nice bunch of people working in the kitchen and would try and please the patience. I was surprised how clean they kept the facility. My sister died there a couple months ago and I have never seen anyone so peaceful when she passed. All the staff came in and hugged her and told her they loved her, then they left crying. They were truly a family and the staff was excellent with our family always there to answer questions and give us support the last few days.. I would recommend this center to anyone they are above kind and helpful. When and if I ever have to go to a nursing home I will leave Columbus, Ohio and go there. Love them all so grateful we found them. "

"My dad is at Springs at Lake Pointe Woods. It's very nice, very extensive, and extremely clean. The staff is excellent. He gets physical therapy, and they have different levels of therapy that they can give their residents. They have a fitness room, a barbershop, and a beauty shop, I believe. He likes the food and says the food is very good."

"I could not have asked for a better place for my Mom. EVERY MEMBER of the staff is caring and compassionate and understanding when a family member is overwhelmed. "

"Care for my wife was professional, personal, specific to herneeds and considerate. She was treated with great respect. She and I became very close to several of the nurses and attendants. Those who attended her seemed to have a special gift for what they were doing. They loved her and she loved them. Likewise, there was a degree of socialization with other patients. They became friends with each other, under the watchful care of staff. My wife died in that facility. She died among friends."

"This facility is very clean, but what sets it apart is the staff who are kind, caring and thoughtful in addition to being extremely competent at what they do. They could not do enough and knowing that my dad was in a safe, caring place allowed me to sleep better at night."

"This place is the best!!! My 25 year old son was admitted here after being in a an induced coma at Death(Health) Central Hospital in Orlando. We never thought he would walk or talk again after they removed him from the ventilator after 10 long days. They were going to Trach him but I insisted to that administration to have him moved to another hospital. Interesting how they can suddenly remove him from the ventilator when their next plan was to Trach him...Health South was recommended by friends here in Sarasota and I found there was a bed available. I went on line and was frightened by some of the reviews. The place he was at was the worst hospital in Florida and had a robot for a doctor at evenings in charge of the ICU. We figured any place will be better than where he was. Debra Burns his case worker was fantastic and organized the transfer. She kept me up to date in everything. They arranged pickup in Orlando to Sarasota and I was notified when he arrived late in the evening. I knew that most hospitals did not carry my son's special extend kidney medication in their pharmacy. The next morning I came with a bottle just in case and they had already arranged the script with a nephrologist from Sarasota Memorial Hospital and he was given it just as I walked in. His goals were clearly outlined and what will be done to achieve them. He needed most importantly to become mobile again and to gain weight along with keeping his blood levels correct so he does not become acidotic again. That day he was given 3 hours of physical therapy . The therapists are upbeat and very motivational. The nurses were caring, competent and pleasant. I was pleasantly surprised to see a Doctor at all hours. Dr Hume was very available and took the time to answer my questions and concerns. The place was spotless and rooms inviting and comfortable. Whenever I called I was able to reach him. Whenever I visited him every morning before work and evening after work there was a chart and various cards of specialists who visited him. A very nice touch was they hang the picture up of the case worker and doctor in charge for the day along with writing the nurses name on the board. This place is well run and organized. My son was approved through insurance for 2 weeks I was worried that would not be long enough. Within 2 days my son's color came back, he was slowly walking and smiling. He said they gave him extra helpings of chicken nuggets. I had to laugh. The first hospital food he ever liked. He was discharged after one week of working hard during PT eating all his food along with the food I brought in and all the encouragement of the staff. People need to remember this is a Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Hospital, not Hospice or a Memory Care Hospital. If a loved one has broken a hip or been in an accident or trouble swallowing like my son did and need to become independent again this is the place. They are equipped for other health conditions such as my son's RTA or respiratory and other illness. In no way am I trying to diminish anyone's negative experiences but feel it is so important for families to decide what type of hospital should a loved one be at. Do they want a place designed for loved ones to lead active and independent lives? Then this is the place. My son is now back to daily living at home and working hard to put on another 20 lbs. I would give Health South 10 stars if allowed. This place is a well organized, caring, clean and positive environment!"

"I took a tour of Sunnyside Village's independent living. I also have a friend who lives there, and I visit her maybe once a month. They have extensive grounds. They also have a lot of independent duplex houses and apartments, so they have a lot of independent living. Their assisted living is fairly small. They also have memory care, nursing care, and rehab. They have an outdoor pool and a library. I remember the apartments were especially beautiful. I also know they have a van or a bus that takes people to things. If I were going to stay in Sarasota, I think I would go to Sunnyside because it has a warmer feel to it, and it is also a little more affordable. The residents have a meal plan where they eat in the main dining room. During COVID, they boxed food and brought it to their doors for them. At one point, I did have dinner with my friend there, and the food was very good. My friend is very happy living there. I also think you get more value for your money there."

"Anna was amazing at getting both my mother and father settled at Magnolia. She went above and beyond to make sure we comfortable with what was happening and explained everything to us over and over so that we understood. The staff is very friendly. They know their patients and are always willing to help. We know our parents are in the best care and are so thankful to all staff. "

"Beneva Lakes was very reasonably priced and everything was right on. They offered everything that she needed and everything that she didn't. For example, they would check on her if she wanted and they were the best place I looked at. I liked the fact that the administrator of the place was known to all the staff and residents. She would stop and take her time to talk to them even though she was showing us around. It showed me that they were more important and I found that very comforting. The atmosphere was excellent, it was clean, and everything smelled nice. The dining room looks like a restaurant, and the people that were living there were out and about. There's the recreation room where you can watch videos, read books, or play games. Several nights a week they have activities. It's a caring facility, but it's also a respectful community. Like if you don't want to be bothered then that's fine, but if you don't show up for anything within a day they check on you again. The staff was busy doing what they should be doing, nobody was laughing or leaning on the walls."