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Situated in Clearwater, FL, The Preserve at Clearwater offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Assistance with daily tasks, including bathing and medication, is also available for those who need it. Moreover, specialized care is given to residents with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Residents also have access to activities, fitness, and recreation programs.

The community has a 93-bed capacity, with a variety of one- and two-bedroom housing options in a three-story setting. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep an animal companion at the community. Payment can be made through insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, and Veterans Affairs Benefits.

Jacqueline M. Sahhar serves as the administrator, and BSH Preserve Opco operates the community. A Walk Score of 45 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Transportation services are also available for off-site errands.

Overview of Woodland Towers

Woodland Towers offers assisted living and independent living in DeLand, FL. In assisted living, residents can receive help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while living in their own apartment; independent living provides private housing with community services for residents who do not need daily care. Having both care levels can suit a resident whose support needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The 190-bed community has one-bedroom and two-bedroom residences, including layouts that can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Medicaid is accepted, which gives eligible residents a way to help pay for covered care when personal savings may not cover the full cost. Tammy Cornett serves as administrator, and the community is operated by Indigo Center For Senior Living.

Residents can use a heated swimming pool, private screened patios or balconies, and multiple dining rooms serving chef-prepared meals. Transportation to nearby medical appointments is provided, so residents have an arranged option for those visits, and pets are allowed. A car-dependent Walk Score of 40 means most errands require a car or a ride, making the setting more suitable for residents who have access to transportation for shopping and other off-site needs.

Overview of The Arbors Gulf Breeze

Situated in Gulf Breeze, Florida, The Arbors offers a continuum of care that provides independent living and assisted living with memory care services. Their focus is on resident well-being, providing a vibrant community atmosphere and personalized care plans. For seniors seeking an independent lifestyle, The Arbors offers spacious studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments. Residents can personalize their living spaces with their favorite décor, creating a familiar and comfortable haven. Weekly housekeeping and laundry services ensure a carefree lifestyle, while on-site amenities like a fitness center and social events promote an active and fulfilling life. Their specialized program addresses the emotional, spiritual, mental, social, and physical needs of each resident. The secure environment prioritizes safety and comfort, with a compassionate and dedicated staff available around the clock.

Overview of Sumter Senior Living

Providing assisted living for older adults, Sumter Senior Living is a 168-bed community in The Villages, Florida, operated by 1490 Killingsworth Opco LLC and administered by Marie Gilles. Located on Killingsworth Way, the three-story building offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments to accommodate different space and lifestyle preferences.

Residents benefit from a pet-friendly environment, while licensed registered nurses and certified nursing assistants provide ongoing support as needed. Respite care and Graceful Respite Stays are also available for those requiring short-term assistance or an evaluation period.

The Vibrant Living Program encourages daily engagement through organized activities, and Graceful Dining provides meal services. Veterans are supported through a dedicated Veterans Benefits program. Although The Villages is known for its active adult lifestyle, the community has a walkability score of 5, so most errands and outings require transportation.

Overview of The Grande Senior Living

The Grande Senior Living offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Brooksville, FL. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains an apartment; independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care; and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Because these care levels are available in one community, a resident whose needs grow may be able to change care settings without leaving the community.

The community has 162 beds. A Walk Score of 68 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently. Scheduled transportation is available for planned trips, and three chef-prepared meals are served daily, giving residents regular prepared dining within the community.

Medicaid is accepted, providing a payment option for eligible residents whose coverage applies to their care. Melanie Gillan Paperini serves as the administrator. The Grande Senior Living may be a good fit for someone whose care needs could change over time and whose family wants assisted living, independent living, and memory care available within one community.

The Palace at Coral Gables offers assisted living and independent living in Coral Gables, FL. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. With both care levels available, the community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time and who may want to remain in the same community.

The community has 85 beds and offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts. A studio provides a single private living space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Located in the Crafts neighborhood, the area has a Walk Score of 97 out of 100, meaning daily errands generally do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Medicaid is accepted, giving eligible residents a payment option through that program when personal savings may not cover a long stay. Josian Cabrera serves as administrator, and The Palace Management Group operates the community.

The Oaks at Waterman Village Retirement Community in Mt Dora, Florida, offers assisted living, home care, independent living, memory care, nursing care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Assisted living supports daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while home care brings assistance to the place where a resident lives. Nursing care provides nursing support, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Respite care is a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Having several care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, because the resident may be able to move to another level without leaving the community. The community has 100 beds, and Medicaid is accepted, giving families whose savings may not cover a long stay a payment option. Ingrid Piedrahita serves as the administrator, and Waterman Communities operates the community.

Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in. The area has a Walk Score of 46 and is dependent on cars, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would generally need transportation for errands.

Overview of Sunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills

Sunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Lakeland, Florida. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering. Having these care levels together can suit someone whose needs may grow over time.

The community has 95 beds, and residents may live with pets. Scheduled transportation is available for shopping, banking, and medical appointments, so residents can attend those outings without arranging each ride themselves. A salon and spa support on-site grooming, while the outdoor courtyard offers a place to spend time outside.

Restaurant-style meals are served in the dining hall or in a resident’s room. Payment options include insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, and Veterans Affairs benefits, giving eligible residents and families several ways to cover care. Tyrus Hawkins serves as the administrator.

A Walk Score of 79 places the area in the very walkable range, so most errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Lakeland Manor Assisted Living Facility offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Lakeland, FL. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having all three care types in one community may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

The community has 60 beds in the John Cox neighborhood. Its one story building keeps all living areas on one level. A walk score of 75 means most errands can be completed on foot, allowing a resident who no longer drives to reach nearby destinations independently. Payment options include insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, Veteran Affairs Benefits, and Workers Compensation. Sangeeta S Raut serves as administrator, and Lakeland Alf Management operates the community.

The Pointe at Plantation in Plantation, FL, offers both independent living and assisted living options. Independent living allows seniors to maintain a private residence while taking advantage of shared community services, whereas assisted living adds help with personal care tasks like bathing, dressing, and managing medication. Combining these arrangements under one roof gives residents the flexibility to remain in place even if their personal care requirements increase.

Administrator Andrea Dyke leads the 70-bed facility, which is operated by SNH Plfl Tenant. Floor plans come in one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts, with the larger units giving two individuals or companions space to live together. Short-term respite care stays are also available, providing temporary relief for primary caregivers. Accepted payment methods include Medicare and Medicaid.

On-site features include a swimming pool, library, spa, outdoor patio, and rehabilitation services, and residents are welcome to bring their pets. Positioned in an area with a walk score of 72, the neighborhood allows non-driving residents to run most daily errands on foot, with scheduled transportation supplied for longer trips.

Families seeking a community that balances independence with support can contact the administrative office to ask questions or plan a visit to the facility.