Walnut Street Group Home is an assisted living community in Starke, FL.
Information last verified:
102 Alexander Road, Starke, FL 32091
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Many reviewers describe a clean, well-kept facility with notable updates.
Several residents and families mention cleanliness, including comments about the building being clean and smelling okay. Reviews also point to renovations, with one person describing remodeled rooms, halls, and floors. A few reviewers specifically contrasted the absence of strong urine odor with other facilities.
Food is discussed often, with both improvement and complaints in reviews.
Some reviewers say the food improved after changes, including a comment that a chef replacement led to better meals. Others mention favorites like breakfast and describe the food as tasting good. At the same time, at least one review calls out issues with meal quality and presentation, including dissatisfaction with a tray meal.
A recurring complaint is delayed response and difficulty getting updates.
Some reviewers describe periods when care felt inconsistent or slow, including times they say staff did not respond quickly. Multiple reviews mention poor communication, such as not getting updates when families called or experiencing long waits for help. There are also accounts of phone difficulties when trying to reach the facility, and one review describes extended gaps in attention after admission.
Several reviews link care concerns to staffing shortages or coverage issues.
A mixed review notes that when there isnāt enough staff, response times can be slower even when families see good care at other times. Other reviews go further, describing short staffing and saying their loved ones were not getting the attention they needed. A separate review also includes concerns that supervision was not adequate, alongside an account of a fall.
Residents mention activities like special events and bingo.
At least a couple of reviews highlight in-house social activities, including bingo and a Valentineās Dance. One resident described the dance as organized and another mentioned residents having fun at bingo, both pointing to an active community schedule.
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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
Gainesville Regional (19 miles away)
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 Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities Scheduled daily activitiesWalnut Street Group Home is located at 102 Alexander Road, Starke, FL 32091 in Clay County, Florida
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