Edgewater Retirement Manor in Clearwater, FL

Pros

• The place is beautiful.
• It is a nice place to live.
• The home environment is wonderful.
• The residents are well taken care of by a great staff.
• The environment is great and very clean.
• There is a beautiful view of the water.
• It has a nice, homey feel.

Cons

• The staff were mean and stole a lot.
• Valuables were stolen and thrown out.
• A box of family photos was thrown out.
• Medications were given incorrectly, supplies were never kept in stock, and residents were made to wear diapers two sizes too small.
• The staff don’t care about the residents and care only about rent money.
• The care was awful and residents were not cleaned promptly after accidents.
• Personal items, including clothes and a cell phone, disappeared and the facility did nothing.
• Some staff members are rude.
• There are no activities and no bus to take residents to activities.

Review

Edgewater Retirement Manor in Clearwater is best suited for seniors who prize a home-like setting, a quiet waterfront ambiance, and daily life organized around comfort and routine rather than high-acuity medical care. The property exudes a residential, cozy feel with clean spaces and a view that makes visits pleasant. It works for residents who want a modest, low-stress environment and value a sense of belonging within a small community rather than a large institutional campus. For someone who measures quality by atmosphere, familiarity, and ease of access to a peaceful shoreline, Edgewater delivers on those sensory and emotional basics.

That said, clear caveats push families to consider alternatives, especially if dependable care is non-negotiable. Several reviews highlight severe staffing instability and inconsistent caregiving, including medication administration errors and gaps in basic daily support. Instances of residents waiting a long time after pushing a call button, and care lapses during incontinence events, surface as recurring concerns. More troubling is the reported loss or disposal of personal belongings, photos, clothing, even a cell phone, without adequate accountability. A lack of organized activities and no reliable transportation to outings further narrows the appeal for families seeking robust social engagement and external connections for their loved ones.

On the positive side, reviewers consistently describe Edgewater as a pleasant, well-maintained place with a “homey” atmosphere. The setting, clean common areas, a welcoming dining room, and the water view, contributes to a livable daily experience that can ease the transition for new residents. When staff are attentive, the environment can feel supportive in meaningful ways, and some accounts praise individuals on the team who genuinely care. This combination of ambiance and occasional compassionate care can nourish comfort and reassurance, especially for residents who value a calmer, smaller-community vibe.

The core downsides, however, are hard to overlook. The history of turnover around 2019–2020 seems to have destabilized operational consistency, and that ripple effect appears to persist in today’s care delivery. Medication errors and shortages of supplies, such as diapers that do not fit properly, signal gaps in routine management and inventory controls that should concern families prioritizing safety and dignity. The personal-item losses and the perception that accountability is weak create an ongoing risk, particularly for residents with sensitive belongings or those who feel vulnerable. When care demands escalate, the absence of structured activities and transportation becomes a critical quality-of-life limiter.

Ultimately, the pros can offset only so much of the cons. The attractive, clean, homey setting and moments of caring staff provide real comfort, yet they do not substitute for reliable, safe, and proactive daily care. For residents who can tolerate episodic care gaps and who place a premium on atmosphere and a quiet, neighborly environment, Edgewater remains a viable option. For families needing predictable caregiving, thorough safety oversight, consistent medication management, and active social programming, this community likely falls short.

Practical next steps are essential. Schedule an in-person tour and observe how staff interact with residents across different shifts. Request to review incident logs, response times to calls, and the process for handling lost or discarded belongings. Ask about current activity programming, transportation options, and how often schedules are adhered to. Inquire about staff training, turnover rates, and who supervises daily operations to gauge accountability. If those answers trigger concern, or if priorities include regular outings, reliable mobility support, and uncompromised medication safety, it is prudent to compare with other assisted-living options that emphasize stronger day-to-day care, clearer accountability, and more robust resident engagement. Edgewater is a fit for a specific, quieter niche, but for many families the decisive choice will hinge on whether dependable daily care can be assured in a setting with such mixed experiential signals.

Physicians

• Dunedin Pediatrics (0.7 miles)
• Virginia Street Dermatology (1.4 miles)
• Florida Department of Health, Pinellas County Health Department, Clearwater Center (1.8 miles)
• Academic Alliance in Dermatology (3 miles)
• Clearwater Pediatric Care (3.8 miles)
• North Pinellas Surgery Center (4.7 miles)
• Bay Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery (5.5 miles)

Restaurants

• Blur Nightclub (1.1 miles)
• Casa Tina Mexican & Vegetarian Cuisine (1.1 miles)
• Strachan's Ice Cream & Desserts (1.1 miles)
• Bon Appetit Restaurant (1.1 miles)
• The Living Room on Main (1.2 miles)
• Hog Island Fish Camp (1.2 miles)
• Dunedin House of Beer (1.3 miles)

Pharmacies

• Walgreens (1.2 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
• Walgreens (2.3 miles)
• Walgreens (2.4 miles)
• Winn-Dixie (2.5 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)

Cafes

• Starbucks (2.8 miles)
• Starbucks (3.9 miles)
• Belleair Coffee Company (5.6 miles)

Hospitals

• Morgan Heart Hospital (3 miles)
• Morton Plant Hospital (3 miles)
• Mease Countryside Hospital (6.1 miles)
• Mease Countryside Hospital-Medical Arts Building (6.1 miles)

Parks

• Stirling Park (3.3 miles)
• Sand Key Park (3.3 miles)
• McMullen Booth Tennis Center Clearwater FL (4.6 miles)
• Eagle Lake Park (4.7 miles)
• Kapok Park (5.2 miles)
• Dog Run (5.5 miles)
• Cooper Bayou Park (6.3 miles)

Theaters

• AMC Woodlands Square 20 (6.9 miles)
• Regal Largo Mall (7.1 miles)