Villa Rio Vista in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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  • Interior

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  • Outdoors

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  • Decor

    A cozy bedroom with a single bed featuring a chevron-patterned comforter, an armchair, and a nightstand adorned with a lamp.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with twin beds and a shared nightstand with two lamps.
  • Dining

    A well-decorated dining area with round tables, chairs, and floral centerpieces.
  • Landscaping

    A concrete pathway surrounded by lush tropical plants and greenery.
  • Patio

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  • Pathway

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  • Palm Trees

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Villa Rio Vista in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Villa Rio Vista is an assisted living community in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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1115 South East 6th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.7 from 69 reviews
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Villa Rio Vista Costs & Pricing

At Villa Rio Vista, the monthly costs reflect a competitive positioning within both Broward County and the broader Florida market. For a semi-private room, residents can expect to pay $3,000, slightly above the county average of $2,902 but below the state average of $3,009. This pricing suggests Villa Rio Vista offers unique value or amenities that justify the premium. In contrast, the studio option is priced at $3,750, which is more than the county's typical cost of $3,601 and lower than Florida's average of $3,823. Overall, these figures indicate that while Villa Rio Vista may command slightly higher rates in certain categories, it remains within a reasonable range compared to local and state standards for similar living arrangements.

Floor plansVilla Rio VistaBroward CountyFlorida
Semi-Private$3,000$2,902$3,009
Studio$3,750$3,601$3,823

Overall Review of Villa Rio Vista

common 28 reviews mention this

Caregivers feel personal

Residents and families frequently describe care that feels personal and responsive.

Many reviewers say the staff treats them like family and provides individualized attention. Multiple mentions focus on clear communication and knowing residents well, including support during transitions and ongoing daily help. A common thread is that visitors feel more at ease because staff are attentive to needs and keep families involved when possible.

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Clean rooms and well-kept facility

Reviews repeatedly highlight cleanliness in rooms and the surrounding property.

Several residents and family members describe spotless or immaculate rooms, clean bathrooms, and a facility that feels well maintained. Others mention updated or freshened areas, clean dining spaces, and welcoming common areas. A smaller number of critical reviews dispute that consistency, citing issues like room cleanliness and odors.

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Home-style dining draws praise

The food is a frequent bright spot, often described as home-style and well prepared.

Many reviewers say meals are good, fresh, and tailored to health needs, with praise for well-prepared dining and a dining room that feels more like home than a cafeteria. The dining experience is also tied to specific diets in residents’ comments. A few negative reviews challenge meal quality or portioning, including claims of unhealthy or insufficient food for some residents.

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Activities and live entertainment

Reviews often point to regular activities and live entertainment.

Multiple families and residents describe social activities like movies, games, and conversations, along with live music and group events. Reviewers also mention outings and trips to nearby places as part of keeping residents engaged. However, a couple of critical reviews say activities were limited or not consistently delivered.

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Medication help and call support

Families mention help with medications and being able to reach staff when needed.

Several reviewers describe medication support, including confidence that residents are taking meds correctly and that paperwork or doctor-related needs are handled with communication. Others mention being able to call at any time and speak with staff and the facility team, which ties to peace of mind for out-of-state families. While most accounts are positive about care follow-through, at least one critical review alleges medication problems and delayed help.

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Pricing sits above local norms

Pricing can feel high relative to what some families expected for the experience.

The listing price range provided for assisted living is $3,000 to $3,750, and it’s positioned near or above county norms depending on unit type. Some reviews also raise value concerns, including complaints about what was promised versus what was delivered. Separate critical comments mention specific breakdowns in care consistency, which can magnify the feeling that the cost does not match outcomes.

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Location supports nearby errands

Residents have access to nearby errands and familiar places for outings.

A number of reviews describe trips to nearby destinations and outings that help residents stay connected to daily routines. Families specifically mention errands like pharmacy visits and salon or community outings as part of resident life. The proximity described in reviews aligns with the nearby options listed around the community.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 50 resident community capacity 50 resident community capacity
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (3 miles away) Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (3 miles away)
  • Miami International (24 miles away) Miami International (24 miles away)
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Jewish services Jewish services
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Mormon/LDS services Mormon/LDS services
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting Rabbi Visiting Rabbi
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest

Nearby Places of Interest

Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this area offers a convenient and bustling environment for seniors looking to settle down. With multiple pharmacies such as Walgreens and CVS within close proximity, access to healthcare services is easily accessible. A variety of restaurants like Boathouse at the Riverside and Luigi's Coal Oven Pizza provide options for dining out, while parks like Holiday Park and Fort Lauderdale Beach Park offer opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. Transportation options including the Brightline train station and the nearby airport make traveling easy. For medical needs, physicians' offices like Midland Medical Center and Care Resource are located nearby. Overall, this area provides a mix of amenities to support a comfortable lifestyle for seniors looking to live in Fort Lauderdale.

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.1 miles)
  • AHF Pharmacy - Campus (0.3 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (0.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Boathouse at the Riverside (0.6 miles)
  • Boatyard (0.8 miles)
  • The Floridian (0.8 miles)
  • Luigi's Coal Oven Pizza (0.9 miles)
  • 15th Street Fisheries (1 miles)
  • Coconuts (2 miles)
  • Bo's Beach (2 miles)

Transportation

  • Brightline (1.2 miles)
  • Terminal 1 (2.5 miles)
  • Delta Air Lines Ticket Counter (2.6 miles)
  • Fort Lauderdale Airport- Arrivals Pickup (2.6 miles)
  • Car Rental Center (2.6 miles)
  • TSA Security Checkpoint (2.6 miles)
  • Terminal 3 (2.6 miles)

Parks

  • Holiday Park (1.7 miles)
  • Fort Lauderdale Beach Park (2 miles)
  • George English Park (2.5 miles)
  • Hugh Taylor Birch State Park (2.9 miles)
  • Central Broward Regional Park (4.3 miles)
  • Royal Palm Park (4.9 miles)
  • Topeekeegee Yugnee Park (5.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Midland Medical Center (4.1 miles)
  • Care Resource (4.1 miles)
  • Pom MRI and Imaging Center (4.8 miles)
  • Stark Vision Hollywood Oakwood Plaza (5.1 miles)
  • Eye Centers Of South Florida (5.8 miles)
  • Comprehensive Health & Wellness Center, P.A. (6.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (4.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.6 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC DINE-IN Coral Ridge 1 (4.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church (6.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital (6.7 miles)

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