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Angels Senior Living at The Lodges of Idlewild in Lutz, FL

Angels Senior Living at The Lodges of Idlewild is an assisted living and memory care community in Lutz, FL.

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Angels Senior Living at The Lodges of Idlewild in Lutz, FL

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  • Interior

    An empty dining hall with tables and chairs arranged neatly, featuring a wooden floor and large windows.
  • Decor

    A cozy dining room with a long wooden table set for a meal, featuring stylish decor and artwork.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room featuring leather sofas, a deer mount above the fireplace, and modern decor elements.
  • Building

    A modern building with a driveway under a clear blue sky.
  • Architecture

    A modern building complex with a spacious parking lot on a sunny day.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom featuring a bed with floral bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a colorful flower painting on the wall.
  • Windows

    A cozy living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table under a large window.
  • Dining

    A breakfast plate featuring toast topped with fresh fruit and berries, accompanied by orange juice and coffee.
  • Kitchen

    A compact kitchen area featuring wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, and a small sink with a countertop.
  • Lighting

    A spacious dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, well-lit by natural light from large windows.
  • Artwork

    A well-appointed dining room with a long wooden table set for dinner, surrounded by chairs and illuminated by a chandelier.
  • Floor Plan

    Two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment floor plan.
  • Bathroom

    A well-decorated bathroom with a vanity, sink, and ornate wallpaper.
  • Bookshelves

    A cozy bookstore with neatly arranged bookshelves and a wooden floor, featuring a reading area and a person browsing through the selections.

18440 Exciting Idlewild Boulevard, Lutz, FL 33548

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

4 from 82 reviews
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Angels Senior Living at The Lodges of Idlewild Costs & Pricing

Angels Senior Living at The Lodges of Idlewild offers a range of accommodation options with costs that reflect the premium services and amenities provided. For residents seeking a semi-private room, the monthly cost is $3,749, which is significantly higher than the county average of $2,898 and the state average of $3,009. Studio apartments are available for $4,572, again surpassing both Pasco County's average of $3,320 and Florida's average of $3,823. For those desiring more space, a one-bedroom unit is priced at $5,422 - considerably above the local and state averages of $3,450 and $3,864 respectively. Finally, two-bedroom accommodations are offered at $7,003 per month, compared to Pasco County's average of $4,282 and Florida's statewide average of $4,711. These figures highlight Angels Senior Living's positioning as a higher-end option in the market while underscoring their commitment to quality care and an enriched living experience for seniors.

Floor plansAngels Senior Living at The Lodges of IdlewildPasco CountyFlorida
Semi-Private$3,749$2,898$3,009
Studio$4,572$3,320$3,823
1 Bedroom$5,422$3,450$3,864
2 Bedrooms$7,003$4,282$4,711

Overall Review of Angels Senior Living at The Lodges of Idlewild

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Memory care draws mixed reviews

Memory care is described as strong by some families but inadequate by others.

Several families describe the memory care team as knowledgeable and engaging, with proactive communication and an environment they say feels secure yet warm. Residents and families also mention assistance with medication and daily needs as part of the memory care experience. Other reviews raise serious concerns about staffing, oversight, and consistent help, including claims of missed care needs, repeated health issues, and medication problems. Taken together, expectations for day-to-day memory care may vary widely from one family to the next.

common 16 reviews mention this

Staff caring and professional is common

Residents and families consistently describe staff as caring, professional, and responsive.

Across many reviews, families say the staff feels compassionate and treats residents with respect, with frequent mentions of staff taking time to answer questions and include families. Several reviewers specifically call out management availability, caregivers being attentive, and smooth support during transitions. Even among critical reviews, there are also references to individuals who are helpful or exceptional, suggesting experiences can depend on the team members on shift. Overall, staff attitude and follow-through come through as a major reason people recommend or feel confident.

common 8 reviews mention this

Dining is a frequent highlight

Food quality stands out, including restaurant-style dining and room service.

Multiple residents and families mention the food positively, including comments that meals are good, dining is restaurant-style, and meals can be adjusted when residents don’t like what’s served. Some also describe staff handling meal preferences and returning food to make it right. A smaller set of reviews criticize nutrition and meal consistency, including claims about insufficient or poorly handled food and dietary needs being ignored. The dining experience appears to be one of the community’s strengths for many families, but not everyone reports the same results.

  • A cozy dining room with a long wooden table set for a meal, featuring stylish decor and artwork.
  • An empty dining hall with tables and chairs arranged neatly, featuring a wooden floor and large windows.
  • A breakfast plate featuring toast topped with fresh fruit and berries, accompanied by orange juice and coffee.
common 7 reviews mention this

Activities help residents stay engaged

Activities and events are repeatedly mentioned as a real part of daily life.

Reviews commonly describe a steady calendar of activities, including music, games, and other scheduled programs, with some families saying residents stay active and purposeful. Several reviewers also mention special celebrations and ongoing engagement beyond just routine care. There are also complaints in a few reviews that highlight staffing and continuity issues affecting programming and day-to-day engagement. Overall, the activities experience seems to depend on consistency of the activity team and coverage.

common 10 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and upkeep are frequently noted

Residents and families often describe the facility as clean and well maintained.

Many reviews describe the building and common areas as clean, updated, and kept well, with some mentioning it feels comfortable rather than institutional. Several people connect that cleanliness with an overall sense of care and safety. A few negative reviews still say the community is clean, even while they raise concerns about care quality or staffing levels. That suggests upkeep may be a consistent strength, even when other parts of the experience differ.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Pricing and value cause the biggest gaps

Cost is a recurring concern, with some families calling it expensive.

A number of reviews explicitly mention pricing as a downside, including comments that the community is more expensive than alternatives or that changes to pricing happened late. Other families counter this by saying the price is reasonable or that it was worth it for the level of care they experienced. Reviews that criticize care also tie their concerns to the amount charged, arguing the service quality does not match the cost. Overall, the value conversation shows up often enough that pricing may be a deciding factor for many families.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 101 resident community capacity 101 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • 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
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Tampa International (11 miles away) Tampa International (11 miles away)
  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater International (20 miles away) St. Petersburg-Clearwater International (20 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • 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
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting

Nearby Places of Interest

Places of Worship

  • Idlewild Baptist Church (0.5 miles)
  • St Paul Catholic Church (5.2 miles)
  • Vishnu Mandir (6.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.8 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • St Joseph's Hospital (1 miles)
  • Florida Hospital Tampa (6.3 miles)
  • AdventHealth Tampa (6.3 miles)
  • H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center (6.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Sunshine Pediatrics of Lutz (1.1 miles)
  • Innovision Eyecare & Eyeware (3.6 miles)
  • ForCare Medical Center (3.7 miles)
  • The Woman's Group (3.8 miles)
  • Newsom Eye - Carrollwood (4.5 miles)
  • Brain and Spine Neuroscience Institute (4.6 miles)
  • Reyher, Christopher The Center for Bone and Joint Disease (4.6 miles)

Parks

  • Nye Park (2.6 miles)
  • Carrollwood Village Park (4.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • The Great Catch by Taste of Boston (3.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.7 miles)
  • Hooters (4.8 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (5.7 miles)
  • Cracker Barrel (5.8 miles)
  • Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen (6.2 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Cinemas Citrus Park 2 (6.8 miles)
  • AMC Highwoods 2 (7.6 miles)
  • AMC Veterans 24 (7.8 miles)

Transportation

  • Stanleyville Train Station (8.2 miles)
  • Nairobi Train Station (8.3 miles)

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