Overall Review of The Gardens at DePugh Nursing Center
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Rehab and skilled nursing care
Residents describe rehabilitation-focused skilled nursing care during major health events.
Several reviews reference care tied to rehabilitation needs after hospitalization, falls, or strokes. Families say therapy helped restore mobility and independence, and they point to responsive medical communication during recovery. A few reviews, however, suggest rehabilitation support didnât feel like the right fit for stroke or recovery needs, with one comment describing the facility as offering a clean bed and ordinary meals.
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Staff communication and responsiveness
Communication and attentiveness from staff are a recurring theme across reviews.
Many residents and families describe staff as kind, helpful, and engaged, with frequent mentions of communication and follow-through. Multiple reviewers say they were kept informed about care and called with updates, including during health concerns. At the same time, some reviews criticize responsiveness, including complaints about call bells, slow help, and concerns about staffing levels on weekends.
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Cleanliness stands out
Clean spaces and well-kept rooms are repeatedly mentioned by visitors.
A strong portion of reviewers describe the building as clean, immaculate, and spotless, and several mention noticing no unpleasant odors. Others describe specific areas like floors, dining areas, and restrooms as clean, while still offering small improvements. A few reviews raise the opposite concern, including claims about patients being left unclean and overall neglect.
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Activities keep residents engaged
Reviews frequently describe residents staying active through daily activities and groups.
Residents and families often mention that activities are part of daily life, including group functions and ongoing engagement. A few reviews highlight an activities director and describe residents as happy and involved. One review doesnât focus on activities as a recovery driver, instead questioning whether the rehabilitation team was equipped for certain needs.
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Meals are a mixed point
Meal quality and variety come up often in resident and family comments.
Several reviewers describe meals positively, using terms like tasty, flavorful, satisfactory, and noting variety on the menu. Others mention concerns about food quality, including a review that says food was ordinary and another that felt it wasnât as good as it had been a year earlier. One reviewer also mentions portioning as correct while criticizing how some dishes tasted.
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Staffing and accountability concerns
Some reviews point to staffing gaps and serious accountability concerns.
While many comments are positive, a smaller set of reviews raises concerns about responsiveness and staffing. One reviewer describes short staffing on nurses during weekends, while another mentions that staff can be helpful but slow. Several reviewers also report very serious issues related to neglect or abuse, including allegations that involve medical events and basic care failures.
How we summarize
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Features
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Activities off-site
Activities on-site
Air-conditioning
Beautician on-site
Indoor common areas
Outdoor common areas
Respite or short term stays offered
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Orlando International (12 miles away)
Care Services
High acuity care
Dining
Meals provided
Activities
Activities off-site
Activities on-site
Nearby Places of Interest
This part of Winter Park, Florida, offers a convenient and vibrant neighborhood for senior living. With a variety of dining options within walking distance, such as Prato and The Cheesecake Factory, residents will have plenty of choices for meals. Additionally, the proximity to theaters like Regal Winter Park Village & RPX provides entertainment options. Nearby pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS make it easy to access medical supplies and prescriptions. The area also boasts several hospitals and physician offices, ensuring that healthcare needs are easily met. Parks like Blue Jacket Park offer opportunities for outdoor recreation, while transportation options like Lynx Central Station provide easy access to other parts of the city. Overall, this neighborhood provides a blend of amenities and services that cater to the needs of seniors looking for a comfortable and enjoyable living environment in Winter Park.
Restaurants
Prato (0.3 miles)
Briarpatch Restaurant (0.4 miles)
Sixty Vines (0.5 miles)
The Cheesecake Factory (0.5 miles)
Hillstone Restaurant (0.6 miles)
McDonald's (0.7 miles)
Florida Hospital Welch Cafeteria (1.8 miles)
Theaters
Regal Winter Park Village & RPX (0.5 miles)
AMC Altamonte Mall 18 (5 miles)
Cafes
The Glass Knife (0.5 miles)
Lineage Coffee Roasting (3.1 miles)
Starbucks (4.8 miles)
Pharmacies
Walgreens (0.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
Walgreens (1.8 miles)
Walgreens (2 miles)
Walgreens (2.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
Hospitals
FH Engineering Services (1.7 miles)
Florida Hospital (1.7 miles)
Florida Hospital- South Campus (1.7 miles)
Florida Hospital Womens Center (1.8 miles)
Winter Park Memorial Hospital (1.8 miles)
Florida Hospital Ginsburg Tower (1.8 miles)
Orlando VA Medical Center (2.4 miles)
Physicians
Florida Hospital Medical Plaza (1.8 miles)
Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute - Winter Park (1.9 miles)
Central Florida Breast Center, PA (2 miles)
Orlando Immunology Center (2.1 miles)
Central Florida Endocrine (2.5 miles)
Diabetes and Endocrine Center of Orlando (2.7 miles)
First Choice Pediatrics (3.5 miles)
Parks
Blue Jacket Park (1.8 miles)
Lake Eola Park (3.8 miles)
Cranes Roost Park (5.1 miles)
Transportation
Lynx Central Station (3.7 miles)
Altamonte Springs SunRail Station (4.6 miles)
Places of Worship
ISCF Masjid Al Rahman (5.2 miles)
Orlando Filipino Seventh-Day Adventist Church (6.7 miles)
The Gardens at DePugh Nursing Center is located at 550 W Morse Blvd, Winter Park, FL 32789 in Orange County, Florida
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Skilled Nursing Facility
Activities off-site
Air-conditioning
Beautician on-site
Indoor common areas
Outdoor common areas
Respite or short term stays offered
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Orlando International (12 miles away)
High acuity care
Meals provided
24-hour supervision with ADL assistance and on-site dining in fully furnished apartments.
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