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Grand Living At Lakewood Ranch

7230 University Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34240

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care
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(800) 780-8101

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(941) 554-7230

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $2,692
Two Bedroom
Estimated $4,170

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,614
  • Average State Price: $3,505
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Grand Living At Lakewood Ranch Description

    Grand Living At Lakewood Ranch is a very large 308 bed community that offers independent living, assisted living and memory care and is about 5.5 miles outside the town of Fruitville, Florida and is part of the Grand Living network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and two-bedroom room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 9.1 out of 10 making it the 7th highest rated community in the city out of 58 communities. See more information on reviews.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Community Reviews

    8.1
    Grand Living At Lakewood Ranch
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 19 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 33 out of 61 communities in Sarasota
  • Ranking in State: 1225 out of 2240 communities in FL
  • Food and Dining B

    Activities A

    Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff B


    Employee Reviews

    6.8
    Grand Living
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 66 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Florida

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff C



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Grand Living has been praised for being a lifesaver for residents, offering a beautiful facility with a full-size gym, numerous exercise classes, wonderful entertainment, and an exceptionally friendly staff.
    • Residents have noted the facility's ability to make them feel at home, highlighting the importance of exercise for those with Parkinson's Disease and the comprehensive protection during the pandemic.
    • The food, including specific dishes like the Arugula, strawberry, goat cheese salad, has been described as amazing, with fresh ingredients and exceptional quality.
    • Grand Living at Lakewood Ranch has been commended for its healthcare services, life alerts, and a wide range of social events and activities, contributing to residents' thriving social lives.
    • The staff's pleasant and caring nature, with an emphasis on smiling, has been noted, alongside the spacious and clean rooms, outstanding food, and a variety of activities available.
    • Some residents appreciate the facility's comprehensive assisted living services and professional delivery.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • While some residents have found Grand Living to be the best fit among other communities, they acknowledge it's not perfect, citing issues with amenities, satellite system for Wi-Fi and TV, and meal plans.
    • There's a call for corporate to make small improvements to elevate the community to a 5-star rating.

    Negative Reviews:

    • A resident expressed dissatisfaction with the management practices, particularly the decision to allow an applicant with six cats to move in next door, which jeopardized their health due to allergies.
    • Concerns were raised about the quality of food, high rent fees, and the standard of living, describing the living experience as a "step down" with issues like no shower doors, no kitchen sink disposal, and smelly water.
    • Despite some positive aspects like fitness and wellness departments, the advice given was to keep looking for better-managed senior communities that offer better value.


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    Health

    Medication management

    RN oversight

    Visiting medical professionals

    Tele-health appointments

    Nursing care

    Personal grooming


    Services

    Personal training

    Speech therapy

    Business office

    Club room


    Activities

    The Forum Theater

    Live entertainment

    Art and game studios

    Pet therapy

    Parkinson’s disease support

    Fitness and wellness programs


    Community Amenities

    The Grand Spa and Fitness Center

    Exercise and fitness studio

    State-of-the-art equipment

    Full-service salon

    Massage rooms

    The Grand Library


    Room Amenities

    Well-appointed residences


    Dining

    Formal dining

    Casual dining

    Bistro

    Private dining

    Chef-prepared meals

    Curated menus


    Pet

    Pet grooming center

    Pet park



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Fruitville which is 5.5 miles away and has a population of 13,224 (small town).
    • The average income is $160,997, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 85
      • Low Temperature: 63
      • Average Temperature: 75.9
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 187 days of rain and 177 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.1 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.29 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 140.0, Moderate Days 41.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Publix
    0.1 miles away
    BJ's Wholesale Club
    3.5 miles away
    Publix Supermarket at Lakewood Walk
    3.9 miles away
    Tropic Supply
    4.0 miles away
    Sam's Club
    4.7 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    SCAT
    5.2 miles away

    Banks

    Bank of America
    2.5 miles away
    Regions Bank
    2.6 miles away
    PNC Bank
    2.8 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    2.9 miles away
    Chase
    3.0 miles away

    Hospitals

    Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
    2.3 miles away
    ER at Fruitville
    4.1 miles away
    HealthSouth Rehabilitation Center
    6.5 miles away
    Doctors Hospital of Sarasota
    6.8 miles away
    Sarasota Memorial Hospital
    9.5 miles away

    Pharmacies

    GulfCare Pharmacy
    2.4 miles away
    Walgreens
    2.8 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    6.0 miles away
    Publix
    7.1 miles away

    Dentists

    Smiles at Lakewood Ranch
    3.1 miles away
    Greenberg Dental & Orthodontics
    4.8 miles away
    Creekwood Dental
    6.1 miles away
    Hillview Family Dental
    9.7 miles away
    Dentistry Of Sarasota
    10.0 miles away

    Parks

    Country Club East Park
    0.8 miles away
    Haddington Park
    1.2 miles away
    Secret Harbor Fishing Pier
    1.5 miles away
    Bell Isle Park
    1.7 miles away
    Collingtree Park
    2.0 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    University Town Center
    3.5 miles away
    Westfield Siesta Key
    9.9 miles away
    DeSoto Square Mall
    11.7 miles away
    Sarasota Square Mall
    12.0 miles away
    Ellenton Premium Outlets
    12.3 miles away

    Culture

    Art Center Sarasota
    9.8 miles away
    Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
    10.0 miles away
    Asolo Repertory Theatre
    10.0 miles away
    Historic Asolo Theater
    10.1 miles away
    Campfire Circle
    11.1 miles away

    Restaurants

    The Lodge and Royal Lakes Clubhouse at Country Club East
    1.8 miles away
    Ed's Tavern
    2.5 miles away
    Pinchers
    2.5 miles away
    MacAllisters Grill & Tavern
    2.5 miles away
    GROVE - Restaurant - Patio - Ballroom
    2.5 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of FL. It is a very large-sized community with 308 total beds.

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