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Colonial Gardens in Florence, KY

Colonial Gardens is an assisted living community in Florence, KY.

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Colonial Gardens in Florence, KY

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6910 Hopeful Road, Florence, KY 41042

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4.4 from 59 reviews
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Overall Review of Colonial Gardens

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Care options and transitions

Residents describe flexible care options that let them stay within the same community as needs change.

Several residents say the community is set up for more than one stage of care, including assisted living and the ability to move to additional support if needed. One reviewer specifically points to moving to memory care if necessary, while another describes transitioning within the campus as Alzheimer’s needs increased. The community also lists assistance with daily living and medication management support as part of resident care services.

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Activities keep residents involved

Planned activities are a consistent part of life, with residents describing regular engagement.

Reviewers commonly mention being busy with organized activities, from guest events and choir to craft sessions and outings. Some describe their family members fitting in quickly and participating in what the community schedules. A couple of visitors also suggest room to improve resident involvement in activities, but the overall theme is that there is a steady calendar.

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Staff support feels family-like

Residents and families frequently describe the staff as helpful, caring, and welcoming.

The most repeated positive thread is staff support—reviewers describe staff as friendly, helpful, transparent, and genuinely invested in residents. Several families say they felt their loved one was treated like family, and they credit the team with making the move feel easier. There are also a few negative experiences, including claims about rude staff and a specific complaint about a tour conversation not matching expectations.

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Food satisfaction is mixed

Food reviews are mixed, with some residents criticizing meals even as others praise them.

Some residents describe the food as very good and say they’ve gone to eat there themselves. Others have a sharply different experience, including one reviewer calling the food terrible. Another visitor says independent living includes limited meal access and not enough extras like snacks, compared with what they expected from other communities.

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Cleanliness and upkeep vary

Reviews describe both clean, well-kept spaces and noticeable cleanliness concerns.

Many reviewers point to the building being clean, with attractive grounds and living areas that feel comfortable. A few also mention ongoing updates like repainting and improvements. However, there are repeatable negatives about upkeep, including complaints about unpleasant hallway odor and decor that feels outdated to some visitors.

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Features

Housing

  • 80 resident community capacity 80 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • 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
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International (4 miles away) Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International (4 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • 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
  • 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

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Kroger Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • Faith Community Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Remke Market (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Kroger Bakery (0.2 miles)
  • Skyline Chili (0.4 miles)
  • Olive Garden (0.5 miles)
  • Five Guys Burgers & Fries (0.5 miles)
  • BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse (0.5 miles)
  • City Barbeque And Catering (0.7 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (0.8 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark (0.5 miles)

Physicians

  • St Elizabeth Physician's Group (1 miles)
  • VA Medical Center (1 miles)
  • Primary Pediatrics (1.6 miles)
  • OB-Gyn Speclst of Northern Ky (1.6 miles)
  • Chris Thon OD (2.1 miles)
  • Tri-State Centers For Sight (2.1 miles)
  • Florence Smiles Dentistry (2.5 miles)

Parks

  • Oakbrook Park (1.8 miles)
  • Eagle Ridge Playground (4.2 miles)
  • President's Park (4.7 miles)
  • Big Bone Lick State Park (8.8 miles)
  • Fernbank Park (8.9 miles)
  • Mills Rd Park (9.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Seven Hills Church (2.4 miles)
  • St Dominic Church (7.5 miles)
  • Berean Baptist Church (8 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (8.9 miles)
  • Community Family Church (9.2 miles)
  • Potter's Ranch (9.4 miles)

Transportation

  • DHL Express CVG Hub (2.6 miles)
  • DHL Security (2.6 miles)
  • Delta Sky Club (3.8 miles)
  • Concourse A (4.1 miles)
  • Terminal 2 (4.2 miles)
  • Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky International Airport (4.2 miles)
  • TSA Checkpoint (4.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • St Elizabeth Medical Center (5.3 miles)
  • St Elizabeth Baby Center (5.4 miles)
  • St Elizabeth Healthcare (5.4 miles)

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