Cloudberry Lodge in Brandon, Florida, has served seniors since 1991 as a family-owned facility with both assisted living and memory care, and the place sits on a lush, tree-filled property with gardens, patios, and nice walking paths where residents can relax outdoors or join activities. The community offers comfortable studio apartments with wheelchair accessible bathrooms, private suites, cozy bedrooms with wood-look floors, white curtains, and plenty of sunlight, all furnished and including air conditioning, cable TV, private bathrooms, kitchenettes, and emergency alert systems. Residents enjoy a welcoming dining room with white tablecloths, centerpieces, and chandeliers-restaurant-style meals are served, and there are special dining events, all-day dining, and menus for allergies and diabetes. The Lodge accepts insurance payments and checks, plus it'll help with VA benefits and financial questions.
Spanish language services are available, and some pets are welcome too, since they recognize how important those bonds can be. The community atmosphere values both independence and support, with daily scheduled activities, game nights, story time, movie nights, outings, a cooking club, arts and crafts, and a music group. There are in-house religious services, a chapel, library, bistro café, beauty salon and barber, plus WiFi for everyone and a computer area for those who want it. The recreation room, activity area, common lounges, and a memory care section with piano, comfy seating, and TVs are always open for residents who wish to socialize or find quiet time.
Cloudberry Lodge provides a variety of care from assisted living services for help with daily needs to dementia and Alzheimer's care and adult day care. There's always staff on site, with nursing care available 12 to 16 hours a day, and regular visits from physical and occupational therapists. Residents can get help with bathing, dressing, medication management, and even personal laundry and housekeeping, with private cleaning services for homecare if needed. The place is wheelchair friendly, and all three floor plans have accessible bathrooms for those who need them.
The community has an active, friendly staff, and the residents have many opportunities to join fitness programs, wellness activities, BBQs, parties, church services, and more. There are happy hours, resident-run programs, family support events, and assistance with healthcare coordination and medication management. Outdoor BBQs, scheduled transportation, and parking make visits easy for families and guests. The Lodge has its own pharmacy, onsite salon, and laundry service for linens, and staff can handle hospice and non-ambulatory care when necessary.
Cloudberry Lodge also features a movie theater, lounge, arts room, gardens, common outdoor spaces, and a private dining room for special gatherings. Residents or their families can find support and senior resources, books, activity calendars, FAQs, and guides through the community's blogs and newsletters. The Lodge encourages everybody to stay active and social, with wellness staff and companion care always nearby, whether someone lives independently, has memory challenges, or needs a little more help. The property remains welcoming and homelike, focusing on comfort, compassion, and dependable care as needs change over time.
