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Gentle Touch Alf in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Gentle Touch Alf is an assisted living community in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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5010 South West 11Th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317

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Features

Housing

  • 6 resident community capacity 6 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 (5 miles away) Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (5 miles away)
  • Miami International (22 miles away) Miami International (22 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

Description

Gentle Touch Alf in Fort Lauderdale, FL is a warm and welcoming assisted living community that offers personalized care and support for seniors in a comfortable and homelike environment. Our board and care home provides a range of services, including respite care for individuals who require short-term assistance.

Our residents enjoy a variety of amenities designed to enhance their quality of life. These include a spacious dining room where nutritious meals are served, fully furnished accommodations for a cozy and convenient living experience, and access to a beautiful garden where they can relax and enjoy the outdoors. We also provide housekeeping services to ensure that our residents' living spaces are always clean and tidy.

At Gentle Touch Alf, we prioritize the well-being of our residents by offering comprehensive care services. Our compassionate staff assists with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and transfers. We coordinate with healthcare providers to ensure that all medical needs are met, including medication management and special dietary restrictions like diabetes diets. Transportation arrangements for medical appointments are also provided for convenience.

In addition to providing essential care services, we believe in promoting an active lifestyle for our residents. We offer scheduled daily activities that cater to their interests and abilities, helping them stay engaged and socialize with their peers.

Located in Fort Lauderdale, our community is surrounded by amenities that make everyday errands easily accessible. With cafes, parks, pharmacies, restaurants, transportation options, and hospitals nearby, our residents have everything they need within reach.

Gentle Touch Alf is committed to providing personalized care in a warm and supportive environment.

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.7 miles)
  • Nova Southeastern University (2.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Subway (2 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.3 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (2.3 miles)
  • Taco Bell (2.4 miles)
  • YOT Bar & Kitchen (3.1 miles)
  • Marky S Hard Rock (3.8 miles)
  • Wendy's (4.2 miles)

Physicians

  • Pom MRI and Imaging Center (2.1 miles)
  • Miami Cancer Institute | Plantation (2.8 miles)
  • Arnoldo Ghitis, MD (3 miles)
  • Comprehensive Health & Wellness Center, P.A. (5.5 miles)
  • Care Resource (5.6 miles)
  • Stark Vision Hollywood Oakwood Plaza (5.8 miles)

Parks

  • Central Broward Regional Park (2.5 miles)
  • Holiday Park (5.2 miles)
  • Topeekeegee Yugnee Park (5.2 miles)
  • Deicke Park (5.2 miles)
  • Royal Palm Park (5.4 miles)
  • George English Park (6.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • UM/Sylvester Clinics At Plantation (2.5 miles)
  • Memorial Hospital Pembroke (5.7 miles)
  • Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital (6.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Habibi Hookah Lounge (2.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.4 miles)

Transportation

  • Brightline (4.5 miles)
  • JetBlue Airways Terminal (4.9 miles)
  • TSA Security Checkpoint (5 miles)
  • Terminal 3 (5 miles)
  • Concourse F (5 miles)
  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) (5 miles)
  • JetBlue Check-in (5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Christ the Rock Community Church (6.6 miles)

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