Wickshire Fort Lauderdale is an assisted living and memory care community in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
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2855 West Commercial Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Dining quality is something residents and families mention often, both positively and negatively.
Several reviews describe the food as good, delicious, or restaurant-like, and praise the dining room experience. Other reviews criticize meals as plain, repetitive, or low quality, and some mention portion size concerns. A few comments also connect dining complaints to the community’s ownership and operational changes over time.
Staff members are frequently described as caring, friendly, and helpful in day-to-day interactions.
Many reviewers highlight kindness and responsiveness, describing staff as supportive for residents and reassuring for families during move-in and transitions. Some specifically call out staff roles like office or concierge support and describe smooth communication when staff are engaged. A smaller set of reviews goes the other direction, describing rudeness or lack of training, which makes the overall experience feel inconsistent across reviewers.
Several families report problems getting timely answers, especially around billing and follow-up.
Multiple reviews complain that management does not return calls or respond to messages, even when families are trying to resolve issues. Some of the negative reviews also describe billing errors, incorrect charges, or difficulties correcting payments after concerns come up. Even in reviews that are otherwise positive, the strongest operational frustrations in the comments center on communication and administrative follow-through.
Some reviews describe cleanliness and upkeep problems that affected resident comfort.
Negative comments include mentions of mold, dirty living spaces during moves, and broken or unreliable basics like outlets. Several reviews describe poor maintenance and problems with call-button reliability during periods when residents needed help. On the other side, a number of reviews say the facility looks clean and well kept, suggesting maintenance quality may vary by time or unit conditions.
Reviews repeatedly tie their experience to changes in ownership and management over time.
A cluster of reviews describes major shifts after ownership changes, including renovations or construction that disrupted normal expectations. Some commenters say new leadership improved the community, hiring, and resident engagement, while others describe service cuts and disruptive moves with inadequate notice. Even where opinions differ, the reviews consistently treat the ownership transition as a key reason experiences diverged.
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52 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room Family private dining rooms
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Located close to restaurants
Located close to shopping centers
Move-in coordination
Organic food and ingredients
Outdoor patio
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Religious/meditation center Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Swimming pool
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (8 miles away)
Community operated transportation Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system 24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers Coordination with health care providers Dementia waiver
Diabetes diet
Hospice waiver Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program Mild cognitive impairment
Physical therapy
Special dietary restrictions Specialized memory care programming
Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation to doctors appointments Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services Fitness programs
Planned day trips Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesWickshire Fort Lauderdale is located at 2855 West Commercial Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 in Broward County, Florida
Wickshire Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive range of features that are essential for supporting residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Assistance with dressing, bathing, and transfers ensures that individuals receive the personal care necessary to maintain dignity while navigating daily challenges. Medication management guarantees adherence to prescribed therapies, reducing anxiety about medication schedules. Meal preparation and service provide nutritionally balanced options tailored to residents' needs, promoting both physical health and social interaction during mealtimes. Transportation arrangements facilitate access to medical appointments, ensuring continuity of care through coordination with healthcare providers. The 24-hour supervision enhances safety and peace of mind for both residents and their families. Additionally, specialized memory care programming, combined with a mental wellness program addressing mild cognitive impairment, fosters cognitive engagement through therapeutic activities designed specifically for memory support. Physical therapy further contributes by aiding mobility and enhancing overall well-being, creating an environment conducive to a higher quality of life for those living with cognitive challenges.
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