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Shallow Assisted Living in Port Richey, FL

Shallow Assisted Living is an assisted living community in Port Richey, FL.

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9035 Shallow Ford Lane, Port Richey, FL 34668

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4.2 from 73 reviews
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Overall Review of Shallow Assisted Living

differentiator 7 reviews mention this

Memory care feels purpose-built

Residents describe memory care as secure, engaging, and focused on safety.

Several families say the community’s memory care focus supported their loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s, including keeping safety in mind while maintaining independence. Reviews mention memory-care-specific routines and staffing presence, plus a setting families felt more comfortable with than other options they had in mind. A few residents also point to how staff worked to keep people engaged through day-to-day interaction and activities suited to cognitive needs.

common 16 reviews mention this

Staff warmth and caregiving stand out

Many residents and families describe staff as consistently caring and attentive.

Across reviews, families repeatedly describe staff members as cheerful, friendly, and present during daily care, from concierge to nurses and aides. Multiple comments highlight consistent communication, respectful help during medication needs, and staff who get to know residents as individuals. Even when reviews are mixed, the recurring pattern in the positive experiences is residents being treated with compassion and attention to day-to-day needs.

common 5 reviews mention this

Food quality gets frequent praise

Dining is often described as enjoyable and responsive to diets.

A number of reviews say the meals are good and that residents generally like the food. Several families also mention that staff pay attention to dietary needs, including diet changes tied to health conditions. Residents describe the dining experience as more than basic fare, with specific praise for taste and preparation.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Care gaps appear in some reviews

Some reviews report medication, supervision, and communication problems.

While many families praise daily care, a smaller set of reviews describes serious concerns involving medication consistency and supervision, including falls and changes in how care was handled. Other negative comments mention lack of timely response or follow-through when families expected updates about medical matters. These reviews also raise concerns about staffing and basic care needs being missed, which is a clear caveat to weigh alongside the positive experiences.

common 4 reviews mention this

Activities and outdoor time matter

Residents and families describe frequent engagement and outdoor enjoyment.

Reviews describe scheduled community activities and social programming that help residents stay involved. Families specifically mention enjoyment tied to outdoor spaces and patio time, and one review describes outings that brought residents outdoors with loved ones. The overall feedback suggests activities are a meaningful part of the daily experience for many residents.

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

  • Tampa International (24 miles away) Tampa International (24 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

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • A To Z Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Tonbo Hibachi Grille (0.4 miles)
  • Steak 'n Shake (0.5 miles)
  • Royal Super Buffet (0.5 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (0.5 miles)
  • Chili's Grill & Bar (0.6 miles)
  • Orchids Thai Restaurant (0.6 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (0.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (0.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Sequelcare Of Fl New P (0.5 miles)
  • Dr. John L Meyers & Associates (0.6 miles)
  • Bay Dermatoloty Associates (1.3 miles)
  • Dr Mark Mathews Eye Care (1.6 miles)
  • MOSAIC - Mitchell Oral Surgery and Implant Centers (2.4 miles)
  • Glory Center (2.5 miles)
  • Edward A Capone (2.5 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Moving & Storage (1.3 miles)

Parks

  • Jay B Starkey Wilderness Park (4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Bayonet Medical Center (5.1 miles)

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