Overall Review of Nena's On The Lake Assisted Living Facility
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Clean, well kept facility
Residents frequently describe the community as clean and well kept.
Many reviews highlight cleanliness, including mentions of spotless conditions and improvements that keep the environment looking fresh. Several families also connect the cleanliness to feeling confident about day-to-day safety. A small number of reviews take the opposite view, describing the facility as run down or not maintained.
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Staff are generally caring
Reviews often describe staff as friendly, professional, and supportive.
Across reviews, families describe attentive, welcoming staff who help with residents’ routines and stay responsive to concerns. Some reviewers also specifically mention kindness and professionalism from leadership and front-desk teams during move-in and ongoing visits. At the same time, there are recurring complaints from a smaller group about overwork, unpleasant interactions, and inconsistent care quality.
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Dining is a recurring strength
Dining comes up often, with many residents and families praising the food.
Food is one of the most discussed day-to-day experiences, with multiple reviewers calling meals delicious and well presented. Some reviews mention enjoying dining multiple times a day and describe a menu they like. A few reviews criticize meal quality, including comments about bland food or poor handling during certain care situations.
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Activities keep residents engaged
Residents and families describe an active schedule with regular things to do.
Several reviews point to a steady mix of activities, including entertainment events, exercise, and group favorites like Bingo and singing. Others describe plenty of on-site options that help residents spend less time in their rooms. Overall, the reviews portray activities as a meaningful part of life at the community.
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Memory care receives mixed feedback
Memory care reviews vary widely, including serious concerns from some families.
Some families report positive experiences on the memory care floor, describing supportive CNA staff and satisfaction after a move. Other reviews raise major concerns about care and engagement, including claims of insufficient supervision and limited stimulation. Taken together, memory care appears to be a key area where expectations may differ significantly by experience.
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Concerns about communication and management
Some reviews mention difficulties reaching management or issues with how teams are run.
While many families describe leadership and staff as accessible and responsive, several reviews complain about slow responses and trouble getting in touch with someone. There are also repeated concerns about staffing levels and how management handles workload, including claims that workers are overworked. A few of the most negative reviews are tied specifically to perceived care shortfalls, which may impact how safe and supported families feel.
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Features
Housing
6 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Amenities
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (10 miles away)
Care Services
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
Walgreens (1.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
Walgreens (2.4 miles)
Walgreens (2.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
Walgreens (3 miles)
Hospitals
University Hospital And Medical Center (2 miles)
UM/Sylvester Clinics At Plantation (5.2 miles)
Restaurants
McDonald's (2.6 miles)
The Cheesecake Factory (4.4 miles)
Subway (4.4 miles)
Paul Bakery (4.6 miles)
P.F. Chang's China Bistro (4.6 miles)
Grand Lux Cafe (4.6 miles)
Big Bear Brewing Co. (4.9 miles)
Parks
Deicke Park (3.6 miles)
Central Broward Regional Park (5 miles)
Royal Palm Park (5.6 miles)
Firefighters Park (5.7 miles)
Barkham at Markham Park (7.3 miles)
Terramar Park (7.5 miles)
Holiday Park (8.4 miles)
Physicians
Arnoldo Ghitis, MD (4.2 miles)
Skin Institute (4.5 miles)
Pom MRI and Imaging Center (4.6 miles)
Miami Cancer Institute | Plantation (5.5 miles)
Dermatology Consultants of South Florida (5.8 miles)
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