Arden Courts of Palm Harbor

I can't begin to express how amazing this facility is. From the top-down, this is a first class Memory Care building. If you don't have time to read this whole post, the one thing you should take away is this.when I leave the facility, I have peace of mind knowing my dad is safe and well cared.

MOVE IN: Maryanne took the time to answer every question my family and I had during the process. She was so caring and understood everything we were going through. She made this difficult time, very easy.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Lori is the epitome of what you want in an executive director. Communication and transparency is what we wanted and from the very beginning she demonstrated both. She is always willing to meet and chat about any and all things. She is upfront and honest and does it with professionalism and kindness. I love that she is constantly training the staff to care for people with dementia, from ways to interact to ways to manage difficult behaviors and everything in between.

PROGRAMMING: Ruth took the time to learn my dad's interests and cognitive level. She works hard to include everyone, no matter their ability level. She has been able to get my dad to participate way more than we could have ever hoped for.

CAREGIVERS: They are absolutely fabulous! They are tirelessly working to take care of the residents. My dad's room is cleaned every day. His laundry is done once or twice a day. Instantly, I could tell they have been trained to work with people with dementia. When I go in there, they communicate how my dad's day has been. They care for the residents as if they were their own loved ones. That speaks volumes!

FOOD SERVICE: The food service coordinator, Nancy, got to know what my dad likes and doesn't like and makes sure he has an option he will enjoy. She takes time to talk the residents and always has a smile on her face.

FACILITY LAYOUT: I will be honest, when I toured the facility, I thought it seemed a little out dated. But, I learned the hard way that brand new, shiny and modern doesn't equate to good care. When we were lucky enough to get my dad a room at Arden Courts of Palm Harbor, I quickly realized, the layout and furniture actually seemed to comfort my dad. I think it reminds him of our house growing up. It's cozy and less overwhelming. My dad spends way more time outside of his room here than he did in the last (new and shiny) facility he was in.

In summary, you won't find a better place to take care of your loved one.

When searching for the right place that was the right fit for my mother, Arden Court consistently appeared as the number one residential facility in my area. This ranking is well-deserved and consistently validated based on my mom's care and the support the outstanding staff provides to our family. From the day-to-day routines to the unanticipated events (think COVID 19, broken hips, rehabilitation needs, and hospital stays to name a few), the staff of Arden Courts has worked diligently to ensure that my mother has the highest level of care physically, mentally, and emotionally whether at their facility or off-site. Arden Courts of Palm Harbor staff treats every resident like family and I feel so lucky and blessed to be a part of their family, too.

My sister and I had been taking turns caring for our Mom in our homes when we realized that, despite our best efforts, we could no longer continue to do so. After some research, we settled on admitting her to Arden Courts of Palm Harbor. Due to the pandemic this was a difficult decision as we were placing her into a facility sight unseen, and then being unable to visit her for an unknown length of time.
Maryanne and Lori walked us through the process step by step, always helpful and encouraging, very understanding of how difficult the situation was for us. They addressed our numerous questions, including the precautions they were taking during COVID.
Since her admission, Mom has adjusted beautifully. Maryanne made sure Mom has a lovely, comfortable room and sent us pictures of the end result as well as pictures of Mom in activities. It is clear that the staff considers her to be an individual, not just a room number, and they understand how difficult it is for her to be away from us. They go to great lengths to cater to her special likes, such as her love of music and of ice cream. We cannot say enough good things about the kindness, personal attention (putting her hair in rollers!) and care they give Mom every day.
The nurses, caregivers and administrative staff are all readily available by phone and are willing to answer questions, give updates, and arrange phone calls and FaceTime meetings for us.
Even though it remains difficult to be separated from Mom, we are truly grateful for the assurance and peace of mind we have of her well being at Arden Courts of Palm Harbor.
Thank you all so much,
Margaret Laukaitis and Julie Bednarski

As a healthcare provider that visits Arden Courts residents regularly, I can not say enough about the incredible atmosphere, supervision and care that the residents of Arden Courts Palm Harbor receive. You NEVER see the staff sitting around, they are always busy. It is easy to tell how much the staff cares for their residents by their knowledge and interaction. I would definitely consider having my parents live at Arden Courts of Palm Harbor if they were ever in a position to need Memory Support.

There are no words to express my gratitude to the entire staff at Arden Courts of Palm Harbor. As a Care Manager, it is a great responsibility to ensure that my clients are safe and well taken care of. The entire staff welcomed my client and cared for her as though she were family. What began as a difficult situation for my client became a true blessing. I greatly appreciate the communication and the inclusion Arden Courts allowed me throughout my client's residency there. There really are no words. Thank you Arden Courts of Palm Harbor.