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Greater Carrollwood ALF in Tampa, FL

Greater Carrollwood ALF is an assisted living community in Tampa, FL.

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4007 Hudson Lane, Tampa, FL 33618

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4.6 from 59 reviews
5 stars
52
4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Greater Carrollwood ALF

common 28 reviews mention this

Staff feel personal and attentive

Families and residents frequently describe staff as kind, welcoming, and responsive.

Across many reviews, people mention staff treating residents with warmth and respect, and making families feel heard. Several reviewers also highlight specific staff members at the front desk or who provide hands-on support during daily routines. Even when reviewers speak negatively, the criticism is still aimed at how staff handle expectations and communication.

common 24 reviews mention this

Facility cleanliness stands out

Multiple residents and families praise the community for being consistently clean.

Many reviews point to a clean building—sometimes describing rooms, common areas, and the overall atmosphere as well maintained. Families also mention seeing cleanliness during visits and feeling comfortable because the environment appears cared for. A smaller set of reviews raise serious hygiene concerns, including reports of dirt on floors and stained or unsanitary conditions.

common 19 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents and families describe frequent activities that help people stay involved.

Reviewers repeatedly mention scheduled daily activities, outings, and programs in the lobby or throughout the day. Some families say their loved ones remained engaged, made friends, and were less bored after moving in. This theme matches the community’s emphasis on community-sponsored and scheduled daily activities.

common 10 reviews mention this

Food is often described positively

Food is commonly mentioned, with many reviewers saying meals were good or healthy.

Several reviews describe meals as good, healthy, or hearty, and a few mention specific dietary needs being met. At the same time, a few critical reviews report dissatisfaction with food quality and freshness. Overall, dining shows up as a regular point of feedback, aligning with the community offering meal preparation and service plus special dietary support.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Some reviews cite care and hygiene issues

A minority of reviewers report severe problems with sanitation and care coverage.

A handful of reviews include urgent complaints about hygiene and the condition of the facility, such as reports of feces on floors and urine-soaked items. Some of these reviews also question care coverage and availability after hours, including claims that there was no nurse at night and that families had to seek emergency help. These negative reports stand in contrast to the larger number of positive cleanliness and caregiving experiences described by other families.

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

  • 6 resident community capacity 6 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 (5 miles away) Tampa International (5 miles away)
  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater International (14 miles away) St. Petersburg-Clearwater International (14 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

Restaurants

  • Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen (0.3 miles)
  • El Coqui Bakery (1.8 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.8 miles)
  • Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill (3.9 miles)
  • Culver's (4.2 miles)

Physicians

  • Tampa Bay Bone & Joint Center (0.6 miles)
  • Newsom Eye - Carrollwood (1.6 miles)
  • Innovision Eyecare & Eyeware (2.5 miles)
  • Florida Orthopaedic Institute (2.7 miles)
  • Medical Village Surgical Center (4 miles)
  • Tampa Bay Cardi Ovascular (4.2 miles)
  • ForCare Medical Center (4.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Paul Catholic Church (1 miles)
  • Vishnu Mandir (1.7 miles)
  • Idlewild Baptist Church (5.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (2.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3 miles)

Parks

  • Carrollwood Village Park (1.9 miles)
  • Northwest County Dog Park (4.8 miles)
  • Rivercrest Park (5.1 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Veterans 24 (2.3 miles)
  • Regal Cinemas Citrus Park 2 (4.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Florida Hospital Carrollwood (2.6 miles)
  • Tampa Community Hospital (5.1 miles)
  • Florida Hospital Tampa (5.5 miles)
  • St Joseph's Hospital (5.5 miles)
  • AdventHealth Tampa (5.5 miles)
  • H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center (5.5 miles)

Transportation

  • Starbuck's Airside E (4.8 miles)
  • Main Terminal Tpa Tampa (5.1 miles)
  • American Airlines Ticket Counter (5.1 miles)
  • Tampa International Airport (TPA) (5.1 miles)
  • TSA Screening (5.3 miles)
  • Airside A (5.3 miles)
  • Stanleyville Train Station (5.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (4.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (5 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.3 miles)
  • King State (6.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.5 miles)

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