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Palm Terrace Assisted Living and Adult Day Care in Tampa, FL

Palm Terrace Assisted Living and Adult Day Care is an assisted living community in Tampa, FL.

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Palm Terrace Assisted Living and Adult Day Care in Tampa, FL

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  • Interior

    A minimalist bedroom featuring two twin beds with patterned bedding.

  • Decor

    A cozy living room decorated for Christmas with a beautifully adorned tree and an array of gifts by the fireplace.

  • Trees

    A suburban street with houses nestled among trees.

  • Dining

    An elderly person enjoying a festive holiday meal, dressed in a colorful Christmas sweater and hat.

  • Landscaping

    Welcome to Palm Terrace Assisted Living & Adult Daycare

  • Seating

    A diverse group of individuals seated together in a communal space, likely engaged in a discussion or activity.

  • Piano

    A serene moment indoors with elderly individuals enjoying each other's company.

  • Flag

    A festive arrangement of various snack chips for a celebration.

5121 East Serena Drive, Tampa, FL 33617

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

4.3 from 43 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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Top 5% Senior Living Community in 2017

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Overall Review of Palm Terrace Assisted Living and Adult Day Care

differentiator 3 reviews mention this

Care teams feel responsive and involved

Residents and families describe care teams that follow up quickly when needs come up.

Several reviews describe nurses or resident care leadership stepping in when something changes, including follow-up communication and getting the right care started. Families also mention help with medications and getting them organized, along with staff who bring meals when someone isn’t feeling well. The community also offers medication management and supervision-support services that align with those day-to-day needs families describe.

common 20 reviews mention this

Friendly, attentive staff throughout

Friendly, attentive staff is a recurring reason families choose Palm Terrace.

Across multiple reviews, people highlight staff kindness, professionalism, and responsiveness to questions. Families mention ongoing support during the move-in process and confidence that the staff is checking on residents. Even in shorter reviews, the staff’s helpfulness and caring show up as a consistent theme.

common 10 reviews mention this

Clean rooms and shared spaces

Cleanliness is repeatedly called out as a strength of the facility.

Many reviewers describe the facility as clean and well maintained, including residents’ rooms and day-to-day upkeep. Some specifically mention laundry being handled and rooms staying clean. Others reinforce the same impression with brief confirmations that the place is clean.

common 3 reviews mention this

Food quality and menu interest

Meals and the menu come up often in resident experiences.

Several reviews mention positive meal experiences, including praise that a resident thinks the menu is good and that food arrives prepared and on schedule. Families also describe accommodating food preferences, including options for someone who is a picky eater. The community also provides meal preparation and service, which fits what families describe day to day.

  • An elderly person enjoying a festive holiday meal, dressed in a colorful Christmas sweater and hat.
  • Two friends enjoying a meal together at a community dining area.
common 6 reviews mention this

Activities and community engagement

Residents and volunteers describe ongoing group activities and entertainment.

Multiple reviews point to a steady schedule of activities, including group events, games, crafts, and reading-related options. Some reviewers also describe volunteering to support activities, which reinforces that engagement is visible beyond resident care. The community’s activity programming offerings align with residents’ day-to-day participation described in reviews.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Staff experience with Parkinson’s varies

Some reviews raise concerns about staff readiness for Parkinson’s care needs.

Two reviews specifically mention Parkinson’s disease and say staff did not seem educated about the required needs. Those same reviewers describe poor outcomes over time and a lack of compassion they expected. This is the main recurring clinical concern mentioned in the set.

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

  • 79 resident community capacity 79 resident community capacity
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • 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
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Swimming pool Swimming pool
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Tampa International (9 miles away) Tampa International (9 miles away)
  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater International (20 miles away) St. Petersburg-Clearwater International (20 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

Care Services

  • 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
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • 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

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Children's Health Center (0.7 miles)
  • Moffitt McKinley Outpatient Center (1.2 miles)
  • University Diagnostic Institute (1.7 miles)
  • Ambulatory Surgery Center - Tampa (2 miles)
  • ForCare Medical Center (5.1 miles)
  • Florida Medical Clinic (6 miles)
  • Medical Village Surgical Center (6.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • Shawarma Elshami (0.7 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (0.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.9 miles)
  • Zeko's Express Grill (1.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.7 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (2.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Nairobi Train Station (1.5 miles)
  • Stanleyville Train Station (1.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center (2.1 miles)
  • AdventHealth Tampa (2.5 miles)
  • Florida Hospital Tampa (2.5 miles)
  • Florida Hospital Carrollwood (6.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.7 miles)
  • King State (6 miles)
  • Panera Bread (7.5 miles)
  • JW Marriott Market Cafe (7.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Grace Family Church (2.6 miles)
  • The River at Tampa Bay Church (6.4 miles)
  • St Paul Catholic Church (6.7 miles)

Parks

  • Grant Park (4.5 miles)
  • Rivercrest Park (5.6 miles)
  • McKay Bay Nature Park (6.6 miles)
  • Mango Dog Park (7.1 miles)
  • Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park (7.6 miles)
  • Nye Park (7.7 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Highwoods 2 (6.3 miles)

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