Talk to an advisor (866) 208-4318

The Cove at Tavares Village

The Cove at Tavares Village is an assisted living and memory care community in Tavares, FL.

Information last verified:

The Cove at Tavares Village

Save

  • Interior

    A cozy lobby area featuring two striped armchairs, a framed painting, and decorative plants.
  • Outdoors

    A building surrounded by a grassy yard and trees under a clear blue sky.
  • Decor

    A meeting room with tables, chairs, and decor including a flag and framed photographs.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a sofa, chairs, and artistic wall decorations.
  • Building

    A scenic view of a building with a tree casting a shadow on the lawn.
  • Architecture

    A charming wooden gazebo in a garden setting with blooming flowers and a small bridge.
  • Trees

    A small house with a garden featuring blooming trees and a bench outside.
  • Dining

    An empty outdoor patio with colorful chairs and tables, ready for guests.
  • Landscaping

    A peaceful garden with a fountain, palm tree, and benches under a clear blue sky.
  • Kitchen

    A modern kitchen featuring a granite countertop and pendant lighting.
  • Lighting

    A cozy dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring elegant decor and soft lighting.
  • Artwork

    A cozy lobby area with two striped armchairs, a decorative painting, and potted plants.
  • Seating Area

    A cozy seating area with white wicker furniture set against a vibrant mural depicting a nature scene.
  • Outdoor

    An outdoor pool with a screened enclosure and patio furniture, including an umbrella.

1501 Sunshine Parkway, Tavares, FL 32778

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

4.3 from 83 reviews
5 stars
56
4 stars
13
3 stars
2
2 stars
3
1 stars
9

The Cove at Tavares Village Costs & Pricing

The Cove at Tavares Village offers competitive pricing for its accommodations compared to both Lake County and the broader state of Florida. For instance, a one-bedroom unit is priced at $1,742 per month, significantly lower than the county's average of $3,414 and the state average of $3,864. Similarly, semi-private rooms are available for $2,375, which is more economical than the county's rate of $3,119 and slightly above the state average of $3,009. The two-bedroom offerings also present considerable savings; priced at $2,375, they stand in stark contrast to Lake County's average of $4,098 and Florida's average of $4,711. Lastly, studios are attractively priced at $3,440 - a competitive figure when juxtaposed against Lake County's average of $3,205 and Florida's statewide rate of $3,823. Overall, residents can enjoy quality living options at The Cove at Tavares Village while benefiting from notably lower costs compared to regional and state averages.

Floor plansThe Cove at Tavares VillageLake CountyFlorida
1 Bedroom$1,742$3,414$3,864
Semi-Private$2,375$3,119$3,009
2 Bedrooms$2,375$4,098$4,711
Studio$3,440$3,205$3,823

Overall Review of The Cove at Tavares Village

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Pricing feels notably affordable

Several residents and visitors say the pricing is competitive compared with other options.

Pricing comes up as a clear selling point in multiple reviews, with families and professionals describing it as affordable or competitive versus other facilities they looked at. One reviewer also frames it as strong value in the area tours, alongside comments about the property’s appearance. While reviews mention affordability, they don’t consistently tie it to specific care levels beyond the overall experience.

common 6 reviews mention this

Dining is often described as home-style

Meals are a frequent highlight, with many reviews describing home-style cooking.

Food quality is repeatedly mentioned, with residents and family members describing meals as delicious, home made, and consistently good. Some reviews also reference dining experiences like plentiful meals and holiday meals that stood out. The community’s food shows up as more than convenience—reviewers describe it as a reason they felt satisfied with day-to-day life.

  • An outdoor patio area with empty tables and colorful chairs.
  • A quiet dining area with multiple tables and chairs, decorated with an American flag and framed pictures on the wall.
  • A cozy dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs.
caveat 4 reviews mention this

Memory care reviews raise major concerns

A group of reviews describing memory care express serious concerns about quality and engagement.

Multiple negative reviews specifically about memory care describe residents as inactive, overly sedated, or confined to dark rooms with limited or no memory-care activities. Several of these accounts also report staffing and care-management problems, including medication and communication issues from a family perspective. Taken together, the memory-care feedback is the most strongly negative theme in the set of reviews.

common

Care staff and support come up often

Many reviews describe staff as caring, attentive, and easy to work with.

A large portion of the reviews emphasize interpersonal care—people mention being greeted warmly, staff knowing residents by name, and staff responsiveness when families had questions or needs. Several accounts also describe staff longevity and a family-like approach, including communication about care updates. Even among mixed reviews, the staff is more often described in positive, relational terms than with operational details.

How we summarize

We summarize when many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 94 resident community capacity 94 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Condos / townhomes Condos / townhomes
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Pets

  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • 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
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Swimming pool Swimming pool
  • Swimming pool / hot tub Swimming pool / hot tub
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • BBQs or picnics BBQs or picnics
  • Brain fitness Brain fitness
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Reminiscence programs Reminiscence programs
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Sensory-based programs Sensory-based programs
  • Trivia games Trivia games
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Tavares, Florida, offers a convenient and comfortable environment for seniors looking to settle down. With a variety of dining options such as East Wok, McDonald's, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, and Subway nearby, residents can easily find a place to enjoy a meal. Additionally, access to healthcare facilities like Lrmc Riverside Urgent Care Center, Florida Hospital Waterman, and AdventHealth Waterman ensures that medical needs are taken care of efficiently. For leisure activities, Lake Idamere Park provides a serene setting for outdoor recreation. The presence of pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy further adds to the convenience of living in this area. Overall, this neighborhood offers a balanced mix of amenities and services that cater to the needs of senior residents.

Restaurants

  • East Wok (0.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.9 miles)
  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (0.9 miles)
  • Subway (0.9 miles)
  • Domino's Pizza (1.4 miles)
  • Hurricane Dockside Grill (1.9 miles)
  • Kalua Beach Bar (2.2 miles)

Parks

  • Lake Idamere Park (1.9 miles)
  • Trimble Park (6.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Lrmc Riverside Urgent Care Center (1.9 miles)
  • Florida Hospital Waterman (3.9 miles)
  • AdventHealth Waterman (3.9 miles)
  • Leesburg Regional Medical Center (6.6 miles)
  • Jackson Hospital & Clinic (6.6 miles)
  • UF Health Leesburg Hospital (6.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Carefirst Family Practice (1.9 miles)
  • Optical Outlets (2.6 miles)
  • Cancer Centers of Central Florida (3.2 miles)
  • Lake Pulmonary Critical Care (3.5 miles)
  • Frank Montoya MD (3.5 miles)
  • Bosshardt & Marzek Plastic Surgery Associates (3.6 miles)
  • Central Florida Cardiovascular Center (3.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (3.1 miles)
  • The Pharmacist (3.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.4 miles)
  • Adonai Pharmacy (6.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.4 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Lake Square 12 (2.9 miles)
  • Epic Theatres (6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Southern Baptist Convention (6.4 miles)
  • First Church Kidz (6.6 miles)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to live at The Cove at Tavares Village in Tavares, FL?
What floor plans and room types does The Cove at Tavares Village offer?
Where is The Cove at Tavares Village?
Does The Cove at Tavares Village provide care for residents with dementia or Alzheimer's disease?
Does The Cove at Tavares Village allow residents to have pets?
What photos are available for The Cove at Tavares Village in Tavares, Florida?

Nearby Communities

  • Baytree

    Baytree

    Tavares, FL

     
     

    pro Wi-Fi, meal preparation and medication management, dietary accommodations, and access to nearby amenities.

  • AdventHealth Waterman Hospital

    AdventHealth Waterman Hospital

    Tavares, FL

    4.4 from 120 reviews
     

    pro Extensive nearby healthcare, dining, and cultural options.

  • Lake Frances Estates Inc

    Lake Frances Estates Inc

    Tavares, FL

     
     

    pro Nearby amenities and a peaceful setting.

  • Royal Harbor

    Royal Harbor

    Tavares, FL

    4.4 from 70 reviews
     

    pro Small, intimate community with personalized care, Wi-Fi, and customizable dining.

  • The Gardens at Tavares

    The Gardens at Tavares

    Tavares, FL

    3.3 from 6 reviews
    $2,500 / month

    pro Six-year residency with engaged management.

  • Regency Park

    Regency Park

    Eustis, FL

    4.4 from 69 reviews
    $2,750 to $3,550 / month

    pro Friendly staff, spacious rooms, and engaging activities.

  • Brookdale Lake Tavares

    Brookdale Lake Tavares

    Tavares, FL

    4.3 from 72 reviews
    $3,235 to $3,800 / month

    pro Friendly, attentive staff; clean facilities; engaging activities and dining.

  • Franklin House

    Franklin House

    Eustis, FL

    2 from 84 reviews
     

    pro Standards-focused management.

  • Holiday Lake Ridge Village

    Holiday Lake Ridge Village

    Eustis, FL

    4 from 187 reviews
    $2,399 to $3,979 / month

    pro Friendly, helpful staff; spacious, updated apartments; engaging activities.

Related Resources

  • dementia paranoiaDementia, Paranoia, and Caregiver Guidance: Understanding the Connection

    Dementia encompasses progressive neurological disorders that impair cognitive functions and can lead to paranoia due to cognitive decline and emotional changes. The article discusses the triggers of paranoia in dementia, caregiver strategies for managing it, and the importance of distinguishing between dementia-related paranoia and other psychiatric conditions.

  • memory care activitiesEngaging Memory Care Activities That Enhance Quality of Life

    Memory care activities are essential for improving the quality of life of seniors with cognitive impairments, as they stimulate cognitive function, promote well-being, and encourage social interaction through tailored strategies. These activities combine structured exercises with spontaneous tasks, sensory engagement, physical workouts, creative pursuits, and intergenerational interactions to enhance emotional connection and a sense of purpose.

  • when to move from assisted living to memory careWhen to Transition from Assisted Living to Memory Care: Key Indicators, Steps, and Finding the Right Community

    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.

Call a senior care advisor
By clicking submit, you agree to our Partner's Terms of Use. You also consent to receive calls and texts, which may be autodialed, from our Partner. Your consent is not a condition to using our Partner's service. Please visit our Partner's Privacy Policy for information about their privacy practices.