Bay Breeze Health And Rehabilitation Center in Venice, FL
Bay Breeze Health And Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home community in Venice, FL.
Information last verified:
1026 Albee Farm Road, Venice, FL 34292
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
3.8 from 55 reviews
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Overall Review of Bay Breeze Health And Rehabilitation Center
common40 reviews mention this
Staff care shows up repeatedly
Residents and families frequently describe staff as caring, responsive, and professional.
Many reviews say staff treat residents with respect and provide supportive, hands-on help during rehab and longer stays. Several families specifically call out nurses, CNAs, social services, and therapy staff as knowledgeable and attentive. Even amid complaints, multiple reviewers still describe certain individuals as attentive and helpful, while noting breakdowns in overall consistency.
differentiator6 reviews mention this
New ownership and changes
Multiple reviewers say new ownership has brought visible improvements.
Several people mention that the facility has been under new management or new ownership and that changes are already in progress. Reviews describe improvements such as a cleaner building, renovations, and a better overall experience compared with earlier impressions. A few families also credit specific admissions or rehab leadership as part of those improvements.
common10 reviews mention this
Cleanliness is a recurring theme
Clean, well-kept spaces come up often in both positive and critical reviews.
Positive reviews repeatedly mention the facility being clean, well maintained, and smelling fresh. Cleanliness also appears in negative reviews, where some reviewers describe unpleasant odors and hygiene concerns. The overall pattern is that cleanliness matters to reviewers, with experiences ranging from consistently clean to clearly concerning.
common2 reviews mention this
Food is noted either way
Dining is mentioned directly, with feedback that cuts both ways.
Some reviewers praise the food quality, describing it as very good. Another reviewer says the food is not great, while also emphasizing that their loved one didn’t eat much. The community offers restaurant-style dining, which aligns with why dining comes up in reviews.
common2 reviews mention this
Activities and shared spaces
Residents describe daily engagement through activities and group spaces.
Reviews mention ongoing programming and resident or community-led activities, including music, games, and events. Others describe multiple day rooms, a gym, and an outdoor area as part of the day-to-day environment. Together, these comments suggest the community builds time around shared activities rather than only clinical care.
caveat5 reviews mention this
Communication and response can lag
Some families report delays getting answers or help when they called.
A few reviews describe difficulty reaching the nurses station by phone or having no one answer after repeated attempts. Other reviewers report not being notified promptly after incidents, and describe longer waits for help when call buttons were used. There are also complaints about slow follow-through with admission information packets, adding to family frustration.
How we summarize
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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
Sarasota Bradenton International (21 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
Restaurants
Taco Bell (0.2 miles)
McDonald's (0.4 miles)
Bogey's Restaurant & Sports Pub (0.4 miles)
Mi Pueblo (0.9 miles)
Darrell's Restaurant (0.9 miles)
Flanagan's Pub (0.9 miles)
Angelo's Italian Market (1 miles)
Pharmacies
Winn-Dixie (0.3 miles)
Winn-Dixie (0.5 miles)
Walgreens (1 miles)
Walgreens (1.1 miles)
Venice Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
Walgreens (1.9 miles)
Walgreens (2.8 miles)
Hospitals
Anthem Insurance Companies (0.9 miles)
Venice Regional Medical Center (1.3 miles)
Rodriguez, Charles Venice Healthpark Surgery Center (3.1 miles)
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120 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
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
Sarasota Bradenton International (21 miles away)
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Strong access to nearby healthcare and conveniences.
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