Pineapple Place is an assisted living community in Sarasota, FL.
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7048 Hawkins Road, Sarasota, FL 34241
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
3.7 from 75 reviews
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Overall Review of Pineapple Place
common24 reviews mention this
Care teams and supervision are central
Residents and families describe hands-on nursing support, with mixed experiences on responsiveness.
Many reviewers credit the nursing and care teams for attentive help and dignity, including reports of timely call-bell response, day-and-night support, and staff proactively updating families. Some also highlight specific care-related processes like medication handling and assistance with daily needs. Other reviews are much less positive, describing missed follow-ups, delayed help after falls, and instances where higher-level medical or nursing attention was not provided when needed. Overall, the reviews emphasize that day-to-day care hinges on how staffing and communication show up in practice.
differentiator9 reviews mention this
Physical therapy and balance get praise
Physical therapy centered on balance and mobility is one of the most consistently praised parts of the experience.
Several reviews focus on physical therapy for balance, gait, and strengthening, describing improvements over weeks to months. Multiple families and patients specifically mention a physical therapist named Ray Polido and describe personalized exercise approaches that helped them reduce falling risk and regain motion. Other reviewers also point to therapy staff working on mobility after surgery. Taken together with the community’s emphasis on assistance and coordination of health care needs, the reviews suggest therapy support is a meaningful reason people choose or stay for rehab services.
caveat4 reviews mention this
Food quality is a recurring issue
Dining quality and staffing around meals are frequent points of frustration in the reviews.
A number of reviewers describe food that is too poor for the cost, with one mentioning residents being forced to eat items they describe as frozen and another saying food could be better even in a generally positive experience. Others describe the dining experience as affected by staffing, including long delays after lunch when residents need help getting back to their rooms. A couple of reviews are more favorable, saying food was pretty good or that meals were acceptable alongside other positive care impressions. Overall, meal quality and meal logistics are not consistently experienced the same way.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Costs and room size draw complaints
Some reviews question value, citing high daily or monthly costs alongside room constraints.
At least a couple of reviewers point to price as a major concern, including one describing a single room cost per day and another citing paying over 13k per month. Those comments also connect cost to frustrations like small rooms and issues tied to daily living support. While other reviews are strongly positive overall, these cost-focused comments show that affordability and space can still be a breaking point for some families.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Memory care is described with stark contrast
Memory care reviews describe both improved settling and serious ongoing care concerns.
One reviewer describes a positive transition into memory care, saying staff were attentive and that communication and cleanliness helped a loved one feel more settled. Another review is highly critical of memory care conditions, citing issues like repeated skin concerns and missed or inadequate assistance. A separate review about dementia care emphasizes kindness and long-term support as needs progressed, including familiarity with caregivers and ongoing activities. The set of reviews suggests memory care outcomes vary considerably by unit experience and staffing consistency.
caveat5 reviews mention this
Communication can be inconsistent
Several families report difficulty reaching the right people or getting timely follow-ups.
Some reviewers describe not receiving returned calls or not being able to speak with key decision-makers after leaving messages. Others mention limited availability at the facility level, which they say makes it hard to ask questions or get help when needed. On the other hand, multiple positive reviews describe proactive communication—families being informed of changes and included in care planning. Taken together, the reviews suggest communication is uneven: some families feel kept in the loop, while others feel stuck waiting.
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Features
Housing
6 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
Sarasota Bradenton International (12 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
Places of Worship
Sarasota Baptist Church (1.6 miles)
St Thomas More Catholic Church (5 miles)
Church of the Palms (5.2 miles)
Church Of Hope (6.2 miles)
Hospitals
All Children's Specialty Care of Sarasota (1.7 miles)
Homesights Consulting (3.8 miles)
Restaurants
Gecko's (1.9 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (2.1 miles)
McDonald's (2.8 miles)
Miller's Ale House - Sarasota (2.9 miles)
Arby's (3 miles)
McDonald's (3.3 miles)
Evie's Tavern on the Range (3.7 miles)
Physicians
Dermatology of Coastal Sarasota (2.1 miles)
Sarasota Neurology (3.1 miles)
Gulf Coast Obstetrics & Gynecology (3.1 miles)
Doctors Hospital of Sarasota Orthopedic Center (3.1 miles)
Sarasota's Clinic for Ears, Nose and Throat (3.1 miles)
Intercoastal Medical Group, General and Vascular Surgery Colon & Rectal Surger (3.2 miles)
Transitioning from assisted living to memory care is driven by an individual's cognitive decline and specific needs, requiring careful evaluation of indicators like increased confusion and wandering. The process involves consulting medical professionals, researching suitable communities, considering financial and legal aspects, and ensuring effective communication for personalized care plans.
Assisted living provides moderate support for seniors seeking independence, while memory care offers specialized support for individuals with dementia or cognitive impairments through structured routines and trained staff. Key differences include care approaches, environment security measures, staff training levels, activity types, and cost considerations.
Assisted living communities offer diverse activities beyond traditional games to enhance seniors' physical health, cognitive well-being, emotional enrichment, and social connections, including fitness classes, creative expression, and intergenerational interactions. These enriching programs foster community bonds and support residents' independence and happiness.
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6 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Sarasota Bradenton International (12 miles away)
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Specialized diabetic care within supportive assisted living with on-site activities.
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