Brookdale Altamonte Springs

Meals are freshly prepared, with resident preferences and many therapeutic diet needs taken into account. The community describes menus featuring whole grains, lean proteins, fruits and vegetables, with seasonings used to add flavor without extra sodium. A sample menu includes shrimp in coconut sauce, roast sirloin with gravy, grilled lemon chicken, Reuben and egg salad sandwiches, and sides such as mashed potatoes and steamed peas. Restaurant-style dining, guest meals and room service are also listed. A private dining room is among the shared spaces.

Activities include B-Fit exercise classes, walking, card games, Coffee & Conversation and Brain Fit sessions. Brain Fit includes Grow Your Brain and Flex Your Brain, while a published calendar gives examples such as cardio exercise, a shopping outing, bingo, Bunco and evening Scrabble. The activity calendar also shows that residents can take part in scheduled group events throughout the day. Shared indoor spaces include a library, fireside living room, game room, theatre and arts and crafts studio. Meeting rooms, a community room, billiards and a piano are also listed.

Outdoor features include a courtyard and garden, walking paths, a porch and a screened lanai. The community also lists gardening or greenhouse space, beauty and barber services, Wi-Fi, computer access, concierge service, postal services and guest suites. In the surrounding area, Cranes Roost Park has a one-mile route around a lake, a fountain show and a performance stage, with restaurants and shops nearby. Lake Lotus Nature Park is noted for fishing, picnic areas and a boardwalk trail. Other area references include Wekiva Golf Club, Maitland Art Center and Waterhouse Residence Museum; AdventHealth Altamonte Springs is identified as a local hospital.