Advanced Care Center is a nursing home community in Clearwater, FL.
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401 Fairwood Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33759
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
3.1 from 70 reviews
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Overall Review of Advanced Care Center
differentiator12 reviews mention this
Therapy and rehab help
Residents frequently describe strong physical therapy that helped them regain mobility.
Many reviews focus on rehab and physical therapy outcomes, with residents saying they got moving again, improved after arriving unable to walk, or received timely help with PT. Families also mention the therapy team taking time with them and coordinating follow-up at home. Even some critical reviews single out the therapy department as the one area that was better than the rest, which reinforces that therapy is a consistent theme across feedback.
common7 reviews mention this
Dining quality gets mixed
Residents mention restaurant-style dining, with food quality swinging between praise and complaints.
Several residents praise the food—calling it good, improved, or better than expected. Others report meals were cold or describe food as unpleasant or not fit, including complaints about the overall condition of food served. The community offers restaurant-style dining and dietary-focused meal options, which helps explain why dining shows up in both positive and negative experiences.
caveat10 reviews mention this
Cleanliness is a dividing point
Cleanliness is a recurring concern, alongside multiple accounts of an otherwise well-kept facility.
Some reviewers say the facility felt clean, with housekeeping called out positively and the building described as well maintained. Others describe the opposite—filthy rooms, unpleasant odors, bugs or pests, and concerns about overall condition and disrepair. When feedback includes both “spotless” impressions and “filthy” complaints, it suggests cleanliness varies by area or timeframe.
common16 reviews mention this
Care teams get credit
Many residents and families describe compassionate staff who respond to daily needs.
A large share of reviews highlight kind, attentive nurses and therapy staff, sometimes naming specific caregivers and social workers. Families also describe management and front-office support as knowledgeable and helpful during admissions and ongoing needs. While there are negative reviews about staff being rude or inattentive, the overall tone in many accounts is that caregivers were caring and invested in improvement.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Communication and response times
Multiple reviews criticize slow response or difficulty reaching staff when help is needed.
Several negative reviews describe delays in getting assistance, including long waits for someone to come help and repeated calls that did not connect. Others mention problems with call light access, supervision, or basic responsiveness, including accounts that help was not provided even after requests. This matters because the community offers a 24-hour call system and 24-hour supervision, yet residents still report breakdowns in how quickly help arrived.
How we summarize
Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.
Features
Housing
120 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International (5 miles away)
Tampa International (12 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Parks
Kapok Park (0.7 miles)
McMullen Booth Tennis Center Clearwater FL (1.4 miles)
Cooper Bayou Park (2.1 miles)
Dog Run (2.1 miles)
Eagle Lake Park (3.7 miles)
Largo Central Park (5.5 miles)
Canal Park (5.9 miles)
Restaurants
McDonald's (0.7 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (0.9 miles)
Bar Fly (2.5 miles)
Duff's Buffet (2.8 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (3.1 miles)
P.F. Chang's China Bistro (3.3 miles)
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse (3.3 miles)
Physicians
Clearwater Pediatric Care (1.1 miles)
Premier Miller (3.8 miles)
Florida Department of Health, Pinellas County Health Department, Clearwater Center (4.5 miles)
Virginia Street Dermatology (4.6 miles)
Academic Alliance in Dermatology (4.6 miles)
The Reproductive Medicine Group (4.7 miles)
Dunedin Pediatrics (4.7 miles)
Pharmacies
Walgreens (1.2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.7 miles)
Walgreens (3.7 miles)
Walgreens (3.8 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.9 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (3.1 miles)
Starbucks (4 miles)
Belleair Coffee Company (6.8 miles)
Transportation
St Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) (4.8 miles)
Hospitals
Mease Countryside Hospital (4.8 miles)
Mease Countryside Hospital-Medical Arts Building (4.8 miles)
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Caregiver burnout is a common issue resulting from the intense physical, emotional, and mental demands of caregiving, leading to symptoms like fatigue and social withdrawal. To prevent burnout, caregivers should recognize early warning signs and implement self-care strategies, seek support, and prioritize their own well-being alongside that of those they care for.
Caregiver exhaustion, or burnout, stems from the relentless demands of caregiving, leading to emotional and physical depletion characterized by stress, frustration, and neglect of personal needs. Addressing this burden is essential to prevent long-term consequences, with early recognition and support being crucial for caregivers to maintain balance and implement self-care.
Hospice care at home provides specialized end-of-life support that focuses on comfort and dignity for individuals with life-limiting illnesses, offering a range of services including medical management, emotional and spiritual support, and logistical assistance tailored to the family's needs. It involves collaboration to create individualized care plans and extends to bereavement support after a loved one's passing.
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