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Gracious Age
3.4 (7 reviews)Sanford, FL
Assisted Living and Memory Care in Sanford, with spaces to feel at home and support for your next chapter.
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Gracious Age is an assisted living community in Sanford, Florida, described in one listing as being in the city’s historic section. A listing reports that it opened in 2005, and its Florida assisted living license is identified as number 10274. Private rooms are listed as an accommodation option. The community describes three levels of personal-care assistance, with the amount based on residents’ needs; another listing says residents may obtain as much or as little personal help as needed.
Assistance with activities of daily living and medication management are specifically identified forms of personal-care support. The three-level approach allows the amount of assistance to reflect individual needs rather than assuming one uniform level for everyone. Listings report staff availability around the clock. An emergency call system and wheelchair accessibility are also listed, adding specific safety and access features to the community’s care description.
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A secure memory-care center is also described for people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The listing says it is designed to provide care and services for individuals with these conditions. This is identified alongside assisted living as a distinct care option at Gracious Age. The available description does not specify memory-care activities or staffing beyond noting that the center is secure.
Housekeeping and laundry are listed services, covering two recurring practical aspects of daily life. A dining room is among the amenities, and dining options are described as accommodating different preferences and dietary needs. The specific dietary accommodations named are gluten-free, low- or no-sodium, no-sugar, and vegan diets. The listing identifies each as an option but does not provide menu details. Air conditioning is another listed amenity. One profile characterizes the living quarters as spacious and mentions modern conveniences, without naming specific features. It also lists landscaped grounds and a well-equipped fitness center, adding detail about residential space, outdoor areas, and exercise amenities.
The activity descriptions include happy hours, wine tastings, dances, and karaoke. Group outings, social events, and educational programs are also described as part of the community’s activities. Art classes appear in the amenity list as well. The named options range from social gatherings and events to outings, educational programming, and creative instruction; listings do not provide a weekly calendar or state how often each activity takes place.
For indoor leisure and shared spaces, the listed amenities include a library or reading room, television, a lounge, and gathering and activity spaces. Transportation and a pharmacy are also listed among the services or amenities; no destination or schedule is specified for transportation. These details complement the reported housekeeping, dining, care, and activity options with practical facilities and services named in the profiles. The available descriptions do not specify exercise equipment, outdoor features, or the layout of living and shared spaces.
- Starting at
- $4,484/mo
- Care options
- 2 available
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- Community reviews
- 7
Key amenities
Pool & outdoor spaces
Garden
Fitness & wellness
Fitness programs
Housekeeping
Housekeeping and linen services
Transportation
Community operated transportation
Social activities
Community-sponsored activities
Staff & support
12-16 hour nursing
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- 12-16 hour nursing
- 24-hour call system
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living assistance
- Air-conditioning
- Assistance with bathing
- Assistance with dressing
- Assistance with transfers
- Beauty salon
- Cable
- Community operated transportation
- Community-sponsored activities
- Computer center
- Concierge services
- Diabetes diet
- Dining room
- Fitness programs
- Fitness room
- Fully furnished
- Gaming room
- Garden
- Housekeeping and linen services
- Kitchenettes
- Meal preparation and service
- Medication management
- Mental wellness program
- Move-in coordination
- Outdoor space
- Planned day trips
- Private bathrooms
- Resident-run activities
- Restaurant-style dining
- Scheduled daily activities
- Small library
- Special dietary restrictions
- Telephone
- Transportation arrangement
- Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
- Wellness center
- Wifi
Care options available
Memory Care
Specialized support for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
Learn more“When I first visited my parents were in another facility we were not happy with. My 16 yo daughter and I dropped by un-announced and were met by a great staff. [name removed] showed us around and introduced us to some of the staff, including one of the owners, [name removed]. Upon leaving my daughter stated "this is the place"…”
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Pricing & residences
Monthly rates starting at
$4,484 / month
Rates and availability can change. Ask the community for a personalized quote and details about included services.
| Residence | Monthly rate |
|---|---|
| Shared room | $4,484 |
| One bedroom | $5,380 |
| Studio | $5,829 |
Resident & family reviews
3.4 · 7 reviewsI don’t like this place my grandma in there saying she’s hungry she look so dirty so mad bout that this not a place not a place to keep your grandma your granddaddy or your mom or your dad.. this place need close down.. I don’t even know if they have a kitchen in there..
When I first visited my parents were in another facility we were not happy with. My 16 yo daughter and I dropped by un-announced and were met by a great staff. [name removed] showed us around and introduced us to some of the staff, including one of the owners, [name removed]. Upon leaving my daughter stated "this is the place" . My wife, daughter and I returned again, un-announced, and received the same greeting and very friendly treatment. We decided to move my folks in and could not have been more pleased. The staff was attentive, helpful, patient and caring through all the illnesses and…
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When I first visited my parents were in another facility we were not happy with. My 16 yo daughter and I dropped by un-announced and were met by a great staff. [name removed] showed us around and introduced us to some of the staff, including one of the owners, [name removed]. Upon leaving my daughter stated "this is the place" . My wife, daughter and I returned again, un-announced, and received the same greeting and very friendly treatment. We decided to move my folks in and could not have been more pleased. The staff was attentive, helpful, patient and caring through all the illnesses and tribulations of dealing with two dementia and Alzhyhiemers stricken patients. My daughter passed suddenly and the staff was very helpful and understanding in keeping the "secret" of her passing as not to devastate her grandparents, father passed second and [name removed] and [name removed]and their staff could not have been more helpful and supportive of my family and my mother who was devastated and lost with out her husband of 62 some odd years. Mom became ill and was hospitalized briefly and was released to hospice care, [name removed]and his team stepped right up and along with [name removed]cared for her till a very peaceful and quiet end.
So far, our experience with Gracious Age has been pretty good. My loved one seems to have adapted well to the change. I feel that the staff is helpful, and the owners are extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The price was good, and I feel confident that my loved one is getting the care he needs.
More recent reviews
My mother and father have a room there. They are happy there and the staff is nice. I live out of state and drop in out of the blue as often as possible. Their room is always clean as well as themselves. The place is very homey. They have a great bright room. It is such a weight off my mind knowing they are well cared for. There are activities but my parents don't really participate.
Don't expect more than a bed and three meals a day. The staff seemed to only be there for a paycheck, or, they are so under-staffed that there is minimal personal care. Mattresses are old and worn. Bed sheets are so old they are ready to fall apart. There are no handicapped bathrooms so if you're in a wheelchair, good luck. There are no towels or soap in the bathroom. There's nothing to do there....full tilt boredom. There is no large common area for recreation unless you're a smoker and you'll need to go out on the patio/deck for that. Their so-called activity room is no bigger than 16' x16' and doubles as the dining area but they cram 16 people in there, all in wheelchairs, for meals. If you can walk, there is a larger dining room upstairs. You better have your own cell phone because the common phone for residents is always tied up and you won't be able to make personal calls with any degree of privacy. The food is OK but I"ll eat anything. Broccoli soup is incredible. They won't serve bread and butter with a meal either. It's over-priced for what you get. You could rent a condo on the beach for about the same price.
This community needs some upkept done. The area is crowded. The staff seemed to only be there to get a paycheck. I would not choose or recommend this community.
Great people!! very friendly.
What families highlight
- compassionate, attentive staff
- supportive family communication
- dementia and hospice care availability
- peaceful end-of-life support
- friendly ownership and management
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