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Alea Assisted Living Facilities in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Alea Assisted Living Facilities is an assisted living community in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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5304 North West 16Th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313

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4.7 from 29 reviews
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Overall Review of Alea Assisted Living Facilities

common 17 reviews mention this

Staff is consistently attentive

Residents and families describe staff who are attentive, knowledgeable, and quick to respond.

Across many reviews, families highlight staff warmth and responsiveness, often calling out the help they received during the move or tour process. Multiple reviewers also mention staff as genuinely involved in residents’ day-to-day well-being, not just as a customer-service role. Even when people are comparing notes from other tours, they single out Allegro’s professionalism and how well staff answer questions.

common 4 reviews mention this

Food and meals stand out

Meal experiences are frequently praised, including specific dishes and the overall quality.

Several reviews point to high-quality meals as a reason families feel confident about the community. One resident mentions gourmet food, while another describes soups as especially good. Reviews also include praise for an on-site brunch presentation and for nutritious meals provided for residents. Dining appears to be a consistent bright spot, alongside the staff attention described in other comments.

common 11 reviews mention this

Amenities feel new and well-kept

Residents and visitors repeatedly describe a clean, well-maintained community with appealing spaces.

Many reviewers describe the building as beautiful, maintained, and spotless, with rooms that feel brand new or well laid out. Several mention strong impressions from what they saw during tours, including the cleanliness and the overall feel of the facility. Families also describe well-equipped common areas and apartment spaces that support everyday comfort. A separate minority of reviewers, however, describes the property as cold or sterile, showing that the atmosphere can land differently for different visitors.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Reviews describe activities and social options that help residents stay busy.

Reviewers often mention a strong activities calendar and opportunities to socialize. Families describe residents making new friends and staying engaged, while one review highlights that the community keeps residents active. There are also mentions of holiday gatherings and a variety of daily activities and social events. The emphasis on keeping residents involved aligns with what the community offers for scheduled daily activities.

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Safety features get specific praise

Safety and security are addressed with concrete features residents’ families can point to.

Some reviewers specifically mention high security and modern safety measures, including emergency-call type systems and secure access points. Another review credits the attentiveness of a staff member for helping ensure safety and comfort. Taken together, residents’ families describe safety not as a vague promise, but as something they can observe and discuss. This complements the broader care assistance themes found in the reviews.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Cost and tour experience raise concerns

Some visitors report issues with hidden fees and an overly rushed tour experience.

A couple of reviews raise concerns about pricing transparency, including mentions of hidden fees and charges. Those same reviews also describe a less personal experience—one calls the facility cold and sterile, and another says the tour was rushed and lacked basic information materials. They report not wanting to refer the community until customer service improves. These concerns appear alongside many positive tour and move-transition comments, suggesting uneven experiences depending on expectations and timing.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 8 resident community capacity 8 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home
  • Respite Care Respite Care

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (7 miles away) Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (7 miles away)
  • Miami International (25 miles away) Miami International (25 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Pom MRI and Imaging Center (0.9 miles)
  • Arnoldo Ghitis, MD (2.8 miles)
  • Miami Cancer Institute | Plantation (3.7 miles)
  • Care Resource (4.5 miles)
  • Midland Medical Center (6 miles)
  • Eye Centers Of South Florida (6.5 miles)

Parks

  • Central Broward Regional Park (1.5 miles)
  • Royal Palm Park (3.8 miles)
  • Deicke Park (4.4 miles)
  • Holiday Park (5.3 miles)
  • George English Park (6.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Subway (2.1 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (3.8 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (3.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.9 miles)
  • Taco Bell (4 miles)
  • YOT Bar & Kitchen (4.7 miles)
  • Matty's (5.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • UM/Sylvester Clinics At Plantation (3.3 miles)
  • University Hospital And Medical Center (5.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Habibi Hookah Lounge (3.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.8 miles)

Transportation

  • Brightline (4.9 miles)
  • Cypress Creek Station (5.9 miles)
  • JetBlue Airways Terminal (6.8 miles)
  • TSA Security Checkpoint (6.8 miles)
  • Terminal 3 (6.8 miles)
  • Concourse F (6.9 miles)
  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) (6.9 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC DINE-IN Coral Ridge 1 (6.8 miles)

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