#PerfectionIsAttainable #ParksideAssistedLiving and #MemoryCare Cottages is an incredible community…read morewhere compassion and dignity is always evident. The space is meticulously decorated and attention to detail is incredible! As a family we have vetted many assisted livings and could not be more impressed at the vision and mission statement of this facility! Every caregiver is professional and compassionate! We are always made to feel like we are family in this amazing community! Even the food is splendid and delicious! #Dementia #Alzheimers #LewyBodyDementia #MemoryCare #AssistedLiving #Healthcare #LovedOnes

I just love working at Parkside Assisted Living and Memory Cottage! P.A.L.M.C…read more Love Where You Work!

Cannot say enough good things about this facility…read more I contacted Pam at Grand Care Assisted Living when I was searching for a location for an elderly relative to live. He had been in a skilled nursing facility previously, but was receiving sub-par care there. Pam was quite helpful; although this location is listed as "assisted living" rather than "skilled nursing," Pam questioned whether this relative really needed skilled nursing. After speaking with her for a bit, I realized she was right. This relative simply needed a change of scenery, a smaller facility in which to live, and one that would keep an eye on him. We made arrangements (along with my brother) to have Pam evaluate our gentleman relative at his then-current location and scheduled a visit to Grand Care while I was in town. Immediately impressed with the actual location: easy to access, one-story, small, pastel-painted and beautifully decorated rooms, multiple amenities and staff that has worked here for years. Cost quoted was quite reasonable. We made arrangements for our elderly relative to move here as soon as it could be arranged. The improvement in this relative's demeanor, health and outlook on life skyrocketed. Where he had been withdrawn, irritable, refusing to eat and in pain (he had multiple falls in the skilled nursing facility), within weeks we saw an extremely positive change. He's eating, socializing, exercising, moving more freely, no longer in pain and has developed multiple friendships here (both among the staff and other residents). Absolutely heartwarming for us to see such a marked improvement. This is a small facility. It is more of a home-like setting rather than an institution. Staff is wonderful. Pam remains a great communicator and motivator. Her handling of the residents in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian was stellar. I've interviewed and seen my share of home healthcare and assisted living facilities. Some are downright despicable, presenting either sanitized living space and/or caregivers that demonstrate little compassion. Grand Care Assisted Living is, in my opinion, top notch and probably one of the best locations for assisted living in the area. Highly recommended, as the the care that my elderly relative is receiving is nothing short of remarkable, and the transformation in his outlook, health and attitude has been extraordinary.

Staff is kind and compassionate especially the executive director Jennifer. She took time to…read morelisten and work with me! Compassion is not something that can be taught and it came very natural to her.

I was considering putting my mom n charlotte Center, I met with Johnna who was professional,…read morehonest, and compassion for my mom was remarkable. When the time is right, I will contact her. You are lucky to have such a dedicated person on your staff.

Our Dad had a great time for the 3 years while under their care, they all took the extra time to…read moremake our father very comfortable and from what I seen with the guest that were there we're well cared for from all the times I was there as well as my wife and brother were there quite often and never had any complaints. I have had several family members in homes around that I went to and they are mostly all just doing the expected . Where Chelsea place was more like home and where I would love to be when my time comes

I was initially hesitant about having my 91 year old father reside in any senior living facility…read more Especially when I'm a "snow bird" and Dad didn't want to go back to snow. Luckily we visited Brookdale Assisted Living in Punta Gorda, Florida. After meeting with the staff and taking a tour, Dad and I felt we'd found the perfect place to meet our needs. I'm so glad we did. Brookdale is a small community with a family atmosphere. All of the staff go above and beyond. They even assist Dad making FaceTime calls to me. Jessica, who is the Health and Wellness director, calls me regularly with updates on Dad. I can't offer enough praises of Brookdale Assisted living in Punta Gorda, Florida.

I want to acknowledge that we've had numerous positive experiences at The Meridian, particularly…read morewith the memory care unit, where my mother constantly expresses her love for the care and environment. It is crucial to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents and staff, and sometimes that requires difficult decisions regarding individuals who may pose a risk to others. With over 32 years in the healthcare field, and leading large Emergency Rooms, I understand the complexities involved in caring for individuals with challenging behaviors. There are compliance regulations mandated by AHCA (Agency for Healthcare Administration), Florida's regulatory body for assuring the safety of patients and residents in all facilities who care for patients/residents. I encourage anyone reading this gentleman's post to not let negative experiences by one individual overshadow the positive aspects of The Meridian. If a resident harms another resident or healthcare team member, they must take action and assure this resident receives age specific care they need in facility capable of handling the aggressive/impulsive behaviors. I'm thankful the Meridian team took action in this case to keep my mother and the other residents safe. While they strive to create a nurturing environment for all families, they are always looking for ways to keep the memory care residents engaged and safe; go see for yourself, you won't be disappointed.

Grossly understaffed . You pay a premium for a beautiful facility , however the staffing is at…read more"state minimum " they say ... but more than one member of staff stated they need a full time nurse and more staff. Administration disagrees and our family had an incident (s) as a result . The police called us to tell us of their concerns regarding neglect of my dad . I can't warn you more strongly . STAY CLEAR. If you have a parent that needs memory care, there are better facilities that do staff better and do care .

The worst... STAY AWAY from this horrific place. They still don't have enough help and t…read moreHalf of their staff is leaving...

they suck and cant keep any workers , residents die at least once a week, theyre dementia gets…read moreHORRIBLE here , also they're dirty! need all new supervisors and directors . Jessie is the only nice and good one there I like her she just gets overwhelmed sometimes . but Renata is literally useless idk why she's the top dog she could care less about the residents.

The rooms are spacious and kept very clean, The food in the…read moredining room is restaurant quality. There are plenty of activities to join in or you can just sit quietly on the veranda. The staff is the best you will find anywhere

My parents were at this facility for 3.5 years . Unfortunately, this facility has declined…read moresteadily in several areas. The food quality, variety and service has dropped precipitously. The general staff tries hard but as they appear understaffed , they seem to have significant turnover and in my opinion the rank and file employees morale has declined . They have had significant turnover in upper level day to day management , the current management staff seems destined to perpetuate the downward trend . The nursing coordinator struck me (I happen to be a physician ) , as woefully out of date on basic knowledge and in fact not only wrong but far worse headstrong and unyielding . They gave us mixed messages as to my mother's return after an extended hospitalization and resulted in great distress to my 86yo mom and significant logistical problems for us as a family . I found them callus as to the gravity of the problems they created for us but much more importantly for the emotional state of my mother . I would not recommend this facility in its current state , we have moved my mother to another facility and she is very happy and often remarks on how much better the food and cleanliness is at the current facility.