Senior Care First
Senior Care First
450 67th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34209
The reviews highlight a caring and warm community at Palma Sola, where staff truly seem to care about residents. Many say the staff treats residents like family and is very attentive to their needs. Families feel confident leaving loved ones there because management, especially the director Diane, is friendly, understanding, and communicates well. Several reviews mention the staff going above and beyond, helping residents participate in activities, and making the transition to senior living a positive experience.
Residents enjoy a variety of activities, like games, outings, and social events, which help them stay engaged and happy. The community has nice shared spaces, pet-friendly apartments, and a home-like atmosphere. The meals are generally good, though some reviewers note limited food choices that can be improved.
The community's website emphasizes a focus on personalized healthcare, including services to coordinate care, manage chronic conditions, and provide emergency assistance 24/7. They also promote wellness programs, healthy dining, and social activities to support an independent yet assisted lifestyle.
Overall, the community gets high praise for its compassionate staff, personalized care, and welcoming environment, making residents and their families feel at ease. Some minor concerns about meal options and the complexity of the paperwork are noted, but these do not seem to overshadow the positive experiences shared in the reviews.
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Beware. They’ll bait and switch you on pricing. My father wasn’t there for more than 2 months when they increased his room and board rate by $400/mo. Communication is terrible, running a senior facility and letting non payment go on for months without a word to the actual resident or family that balance owed is accruing so you end up receiving a 15k bill. So unbelievably upset with this facility right now. $400 a month = $4,800 a year difference. It’s not a small amount, so just expect that the price you’re signing on for is totally made up and just to get you to sign and pay their non refundable community fee, then once you’re settled in they’ll come in with a rate increase
This ALF meets the needs of my elderly mother. Due to physical limitations, this place is a good fit for my mother. Provides activities that she can participate in but not the extras she can’t use. Staff is wonderful and caring. Mgmt communicates well to family members. Medical staff is attentive to my mother’s needs. She gets the services and amenities that she needs to thrive. Only issue is the limited food choices at each meal. Most meals are good but at times she does not like what is served, so she has her own snacks, frig/microwave on those occasions. We all have different preferences!
Brookdale Palma Sola is a wonderful place with a great, caring staff. I recommend Brookdale if you need a place for a loved one that needs some help.
I can't say enough good things about Palma Sola! Diane, the ED, is an absolute treasure and genuinely cares about the residents and staff and it definitely shows. She and Cathy in the business office take the time to listen and answer any questions or concerns thoroughly. The care staff are awesome and treat the residents like family and you can feel that in the atmosphere. It's a beautiful community!
The day my Mom and her dog moved in to Palma Sola was wonderful. For a host of reasons, Mom’s situation is complex and even while they are managing stringent COVID precautions, the welcome in was warm and supportive. When we pulled in, 2 men were doing leaf blowing in the parking lot, but when they saw my mom get out of the car, they stopped and waited until she and her dog walked around and got comfortable enough to go inside. From those gentlemen to the Wellness/Nursing Director, the Sales Director and everyone else along the way, we couldn’t be more grateful.
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