Many reviewers describe the staff as caring, responsive, and professional.
Across many reviews, residents and families highlight staff and medical team members for being kind, attentive, and helpful during detox and residential stays. Several people specifically thank nurses, therapists, and technicians by name and describe feeling supported when they were struggling. A smaller set of reviews goes the other direction, describing staff members as rude, unprofessional, or unhelpful when problems came up.
common
Food and snacks get mentioned
Food quality and snack availability come up repeatedly in reviews.
Many reviewers say the food is good and that the kitchen team tries to accommodate peopleās needs. Some mention having snacks available and being fed throughout the day, including comments about it feeling like restaurant-style dining. A few reviews disagree, describing limited or low-quality food and unhealthy snack options, and this contrast shows up in how people rate the experience.
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Medical management is frequently referenced
Reviewers often mention medical oversight and medication-related help.
Numerous reviews describe doctors, nurses, and the broader medical team as attentiveāespecially around withdrawal comfort and medication management. Some people also call out help from therapists and medical staff with expectations during treatment. Other reviewers report problems with medication handling or how medication and related promises were communicated, which is why this theme is both a strength and a point of dispute in the feedback.
caveat
Phone and vape rules spark conflict
Rules around personal items, phones, and vaping are a recurring source of complaints.
Some reviews say they couldnāt keep phones or that phone access was limited during the stay, while others describe receiving their phone after completing detox. Several reviewers also complain about not being able to keep vapes and only using vaping during designated smoke breaks. On the other hand, a few people describe having their phone back after detox or being able to use it after a portion of the program, so experiences appear inconsistent depending on the situation described in each review.
How we summarize
We summarize when many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.
Features
Housing
8 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)
Miami International (11 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 (1.1 miles)
Walgreens (2.2 miles)
Winn-Dixie (2.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
Walgreens (3.7 miles)
Winn-Dixie (4.2 miles)
Winn-Dixie (4.4 miles)
Restaurants
Chipotle Mexican Grill (1.3 miles)
Jackson Soul Food II (3 miles)
Houston's (3.4 miles)
Mo's Bagels & Deli (3.8 miles)
Serafina Miami (4.2 miles)
Subway (5.4 miles)
Chili's Grill & Bar (5.7 miles)
Parks
Scott Park (1.7 miles)
Founders Park (4.3 miles)
Haulover Beach Park (5.2 miles)
River Run Park (5.7 miles)
Poinciana Park (5.9 miles)
South City Beach Park (6.4 miles)
North Shore Open Space Park (6.7 miles)
Theaters
AMC Aventura 24 (4.2 miles)
AMC Pembroke Lake 9 (8.6 miles)
Cafes
Rosetta Bakery (4.2 miles)
Starbucks (4.9 miles)
Starbucks (6.8 miles)
Starbucks (7.1 miles)
Starbucks (8.1 miles)
Starbucks (8.1 miles)
Starbucks (8.7 miles)
Transportation
North Perry Airport of Broward County (5.3 miles)
Tri-Rail Metrorail Transfer (6.8 miles)
Earlington Heights Metrorail Station (8.2 miles)
Okeechobee Metrorail Station (8.7 miles)
Hospitals
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital (6.4 miles)
Memorial Hospital Pembroke (7.5 miles)
Memorial Hospital West (8.8 miles)
Mount Sinai Medical Center (8.9 miles)
Physicians
Comprehensive Health & Wellness Center, P.A. (7.2 miles)
Stark Vision Hollywood Oakwood Plaza (7.9 miles)
Places of Worship
Mother Of Our Redeemer Catholic Church (8.6 miles)
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