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Ideal Senior Living in Lehigh Acres, FL

Ideal Senior Living is an assisted living community in Lehigh Acres, FL.

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1504 Edward Avenue, Lehigh Acres, FL 33972

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4.6 from 62 reviews
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Overall Review of Ideal Senior Living

common 24 reviews mention this

Caring, responsive staff stands out

Residents and families describe staff who are consistently kind, knowledgeable, and responsive.

Many reviewers focus on the way staff make them feel supported, especially during the transition to assisted living. Reviews repeatedly mention welcoming communication, patience, and attention to individual needs, along with confidence that residents are cared for day to day. Some reviewers also call out specific leaders or caregivers by role, while one low review raises concerns about medication handling and compassion. Overall, the dominant story across reviews is caring, engaged support from the facility team.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Daily activities and outings are a regular part of life here, according to reviews.

Reviewers describe a schedule with daily activities and social opportunities, including music, crafts, and structured engagement. Several families say their loved ones stayed socially connected or participated more than expected, and others mention outings and trips outside the facility. Even when one resident preferred to spend time outdoors or declined activities, the reviews still describe options available throughout the day. For many families, this emphasis on engagement is a key part of the experience.

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Food quality is a mixed point

Meals receive both strong praise and sharp criticism in resident feedback.

Several reviews speak positively about meals, including praise for the chef and nutritional quality, and families also mention having three meals a day. At the same time, one review sharply criticizes the food, describing limited fresh options and low nutrition. Because both experiences are present in the reviews, it’s a theme worth considering alongside how your loved one prefers to eat. Reviews also connect meals to overall care, with some families highlighting food services as part of their confidence in the facility.

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Clean, well-kept spaces matter

Multiple reviews highlight the facility as clean and well maintained.

Reviews frequently mention cleanliness and an orderly environment, with families pointing to a maintained building and a bright, inviting feel. One reviewer also notes renovations and improved appearance. A low review raises multiple concerns about care and medication, but it doesn’t focus on cleanliness as the main complaint. Taken together, cleanliness and upkeep are a consistent positive signal throughout the reviews.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 5 resident community capacity 5 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

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

  • Southwest Florida International (13 miles away) Southwest Florida International (13 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

Restaurants

  • Alva Country Diner (3.7 miles)
  • Arby's (4.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.7 miles)
  • Country Style Ice Cream (4.7 miles)
  • Culver's (5 miles)
  • Perkins Restaurant and Bakery (5.1 miles)
  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (5.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Winn-Dixie (3.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.5 miles)
  • Acres Pharmacy (4.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.7 miles)
  • Medicine Shoppe (4.7 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (8.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Radiology Regional Center (4.2 miles)
  • Physicians'primary Care of SW Fl Pl (4.2 miles)
  • Cataract & Refractive Institute of Florida (4.3 miles)
  • Kutob, David Dr - Lehigh Hospital Emergency Room (4.7 miles)
  • Bulen Jerry Do (4.7 miles)
  • Radiology Services At Lehigh Reginal Medical (4.8 miles)
  • Pediatric Centers of Lee County (4.8 miles)

Parks

  • Barkingham Dog Park (10 miles)
  • Buckingham Park (10.1 miles)
  • Caloosa Dog Park (12.1 miles)
  • Bob Mason Waterfront Park (12.3 miles)
  • RSW Aircraft Observation Area (13.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Havana Bakery (10.1 miles)
  • Bridge Street Coffee & Tea Company (12.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (12.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Healing Waters Family Life Center (11.3 miles)
  • St Matthew Missionary Baptist Church (11.4 miles)
  • Greater Harvest Ame Church Labelle (11.4 miles)
  • Iglesia Cristiana Restauracion (12.1 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (12.4 miles)
  • Eastside Baptist Church (12.7 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (12.7 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (11.9 miles)
  • La Belle Municipal Airport (X14) (11.9 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (12.9 miles)
  • Concourse B (13 miles)
  • Main Terminal (13.1 miles)
  • Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) (13.1 miles)
  • Security Checkpoint (13.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Hendry Regional Medical Center (12.5 miles)
  • LPG Orthopedics - The Sanctuary (13.2 miles)

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