Brookdale Winter Haven

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room with comfortable chairs, a sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace.
  • Decor

    A cozy living room with comfortable seating, a fireplace, and bookshelves.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with sofas, chairs, and large windows.
  • Building

    Entrance of a residential building with a sign, surrounded by greenery and well-maintained landscaping.
  • Windows

    A cozy patio area with a table, chairs, and a ceiling fan, perfect for enjoying outdoor meals.
  • Dining

    A bright and spacious dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring wood flooring.
  • Landscaping

    Entrance to an assisted living facility with signage and landscaping.
  • Seating Area

    A cozy living room with comfortable chairs, a television, and a bookshelf.
  • Patio

    A cozy patio with outdoor furniture, including a table and chairs, ceiling fan, and decorative plants.
  • Television

    A cozy living room with comfortable seating, a large television, and a bookshelf.
  • Outdoor Seating

    A cozy porch with wicker chairs and plants, providing a relaxing outdoor seating area.
  • Porch

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Brookdale Winter Haven

Brookdale Winter Haven is an assisted living community in Winter Haven, FL.

Information last verified:

6110 Cypress Gardens Boulevard, Winter Haven, FL 33884

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

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Overall Review of Brookdale Winter Haven

common 18 reviews mention this

Caring, responsive staff support

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as caring and responsive.

Across the reviews, people often highlight staff members as kind, professional, and easy to work with when concerns come up. Several reviewers mention getting help with daily needs, communication, or calming a loved one, and others describe the team as welcoming during tours and ongoing visits. A few reviews temper this with concerns about staffing levels or a specific caregiver or nurse handling medication and dining interactions poorly.

common 4 reviews mention this

Food quality gets mixed

Food is sometimes praised, but not consistently.

Some residents and families say the meals are good or even excellent, and one review calls out dining in a pleasant dining room. Other reviewers note that the food could use some work or that they had a poor experience with a caregiver in the dining room. At the same time, the community does offer restaurant-style dining and supports special dietary restrictions as part of the dining approach.

differentiator 4 reviews mention this

Memory care activities matter

Memory care programming is a key point in residents’ day-to-day experiences.

Reviews for this community often circle back to activities, especially for residents in the memory care unit. Some families say their loved ones are happy with the activities, and others mention planned daily programming and outings. There is also a concern from one reviewer about the memory care activities being affected by an extended gap without an activities director. The community also offers features like reminiscence programs and scheduled daily activities that align with those expectations.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Costs and add-ons can climb

Families warn that costs can rise with add-ons.

Multiple reviews mention pricing concerns, including a report of memory care being over $5,000 per month and other comments that the community can be expensive or above a preferred budget. One reviewer says value started out good but services and pricing were increasing over time. There is also a contrasting note where a family says the team worked with pharmacy benefits to help keep costs as low as possible.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Location can be a drawback

Distance shows up as a practical issue for some families.

A few reviewers call out how far the community is from home, including one person describing a long drive that makes visiting difficult. Another reviewer says their husband is happy with the location, and a separate tour review notes it was farther away than preferred. Nearby options include several restaurants and a pharmacy within about half a mile to roughly a mile, which may help with errands when distance is manageable.

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Features

Housing

  • 60 resident community capacity 60 resident community capacity
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • 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 off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party space
  • Pet friendly Pet friendly
  • 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
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • 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
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • 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
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Forever fit Forever fit
  • 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
  • Stretching classes Stretching classes
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting

Languages Spoken

  • English English
  • Spanish Spanish

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Winter Haven, Florida, offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities for seniors considering living in the area. There are several dining options within a short distance, including hibachi, American cuisine, Mexican food, and fast-food choices. For those who enjoy coffee and pastries, there is also a Starbucks cafe nearby. In terms of healthcare, there are multiple pharmacies and physician offices within a few miles, as well as hospitals and medical centers for any emergency or specialized care needs. Additionally, there are various places of worship for spiritual nourishment and theaters for entertainment. The Bartow Municipal Airport provides easy access to air travel for those looking to explore beyond Winter Haven. Overall, this area offers a blend of convenience and comfort for seniors looking to settle down in a vibrant community.

Restaurants

  • Hibachi Express (0.3 miles)
  • Ruby Tuesday (0.4 miles)
  • Taco Bell (0.5 miles)
  • Azteca (0.5 miles)
  • Golden Corral (0.6 miles)
  • The Burger Kitchen (0.6 miles)
  • LEGO City (0.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.7 miles)
  • Baking Donuts Plus (4.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.2 miles)
  • Kay Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
  • Winter Haven Hospital (3.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Physcians Services (1.4 miles)
  • Bay Care Medical Group (2.5 miles)
  • Doctor Today Tlc (2.7 miles)
  • Lakeside Dermatology (2.8 miles)
  • Eye Specialists of Mid Florida, P.A. (2.8 miles)
  • Good Health Physicians (3 miles)
  • Jay Care Medical Center (3.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Winter Haven Hospital Cath Lab (2.2 miles)
  • Day Surgery Center (2.6 miles)
  • Regency Medical Center (3 miles)
  • Winter Haven Hospital Occupational Health (3.8 miles)
  • Mpn Medical Center Dundee (3.8 miles)
  • Nierman Stephen Winter Haven Hospital Winter Haven (3.8 miles)
  • Winter Haven Ambulatory Surgical Center (3.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Winter Haven Worship Center (2.3 miles)
  • Beymer Memorial United Methodist Church (4.2 miles)
  • First Missionary Baptist Church (4.7 miles)
  • The Rock of Winter Haven (6 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Eagle Ridge Mall (4.8 miles)

Transportation

  • Bartow Municipal Airport-KBOW (6.2 miles)

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