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Bridgewater At Waterman Village in Mount Dora, FL

Bridgewater At Waterman Village is an assisted living community in Mount Dora, FL.

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Bridgewater At Waterman Village in Mount Dora, FL

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445 Waterman Avenue, Mount Dora, FL 32757

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

4.7 from 35 reviews
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Overall Review of Bridgewater At Waterman Village

common 26 reviews mention this

Caring, helpful staff are a theme

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as helpful and supportive.

Across the reviews, people point to staff members who are welcoming, friendly, and responsive to questions or needs. Several residents and families mention regular check-ins and feeling safe because help is reachable. A few reviews also raise staffing or supervision concerns, including delayed or incomplete assistance and a need for more consistent care, but they still acknowledge the community and some individual staff strengths.

common 14 reviews mention this

Activities and day-to-day engagement

Residents describe plenty of activities to keep days full.

Many reviews mention scheduled activities and resident engagement, including group interests and events that help people stay involved. Families also describe exercise and recreation options, along with staff-supported planning like matching residents with preferred pastimes. One review also notes that activities were limited during pandemic-related restrictions, but the person still described the broader activity offerings when possible.

differentiator 10 reviews mention this

Dining quality gets strong praise

Food is a consistent point of praise for many residents.

Several reviewers say the dining room and meals stand out, citing variety and overall food quality. Multiple comments highlight specific dining experiences such as salad bar selections and restaurant-style meals. At the same time, a smaller set of reviews note that food can fall short on temperature or overall flavor, so the experience is not uniformly perfect.

  • A cozy restaurant interior with elegantly set tables, decorative wall art, and a modern chandelier.
caveat 4 reviews mention this

Security varies by reviewer

Security is a mixed experience, with some concerns raised.

Some reviews describe a gated setup that helps residents feel safe, including responsiveness when assistance is needed. Others report problems such as lack of staff at reception during a visit, and concerns about residents wandering or leaving the property undetected. Those negative experiences also included worries about missing personal items, making security a recurring differentiator for how comfortable families feel.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Care support is not always consistent

Care quality varies, with some residents wanting more consistent help.

A number of reviews describe help being available when needed, including use of a call button to summon assistance and feeling safe with that support. However, other reviews raise issues with supervision, dietary support, and care follow-through, including concerns about assistance not being provided as expected. There are also reports about medication timing and staffing capacity, which some families describe as a reason to seek changes or additional support.

common 6 reviews mention this

Facility and grounds feel well kept

Residents often describe the community as clean and well maintained.

Several reviews emphasize cleanliness, attractive surroundings, and well-kept buildings and landscaping. People also mention features that support comfort in daily life, such as spacious layouts and amenities on site. One reviewer did flag that some parts can feel older, but even that person said the staff interaction they experienced was fine.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 100 resident community capacity 100 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • 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
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • 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
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Lakeview Internal Medicine PA (0.1 miles)
  • Dermatology Group PA (0.9 miles)
  • Mid Florida Eye Center (1 miles)
  • Keith C Charles (1 miles)
  • Gregory J Panzo (1 miles)
  • Jack - Jack Cassell Cassell MD (1.3 miles)
  • Adult Medicine of Lake County (2.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)
  • Lake Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (4.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.3 miles)
  • Five Guys Burgers & Fries (0.5 miles)
  • China Wok (0.6 miles)
  • Chili's Grill & Bar (1.2 miles)
  • Jersey Mike's (1.3 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.3 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.2 miles)

Theaters

  • Epic Theatres (1.3 miles)

Parks

  • Donnelly Park (1.5 miles)
  • Eustis Lake Walk (3.5 miles)
  • Trimble Park (3.8 miles)
  • Trout Lake Nature (4 miles)
  • Lake Idamere Park (7.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • First United Methodist Church (1.5 miles)
  • First Baptist Church of Mount Dora (1.9 miles)
  • St Patrick Catholic Church of Mt Dora (2.8 miles)
  • First Church Kidz (2.9 miles)
  • Victory Church (5.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • AdventHealth Waterman (3.8 miles)
  • Florida Hospital Waterman (3.9 miles)
  • Lrmc Riverside Urgent Care Center (7.1 miles)

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