Colonial Assisted Living at Fort Lauderdale is an affordable, family-owned community where seniors can age in place with support as their needs grow. The staff have training in assisted living, memory care, and nursing home-level care, although they don't provide skilled or intermediate care. There's a focus on helping residents maintain their independence, whether they need a little help with daily tasks or more hands-on support, and everyone gets a personalized care plan aimed at their needs and routines. The facility offers assisted living, memory care, independent living, respite care for short stays, and has a capacity for up to 98 residents under Florida License #7249, and you get CNAs, Resident Care staff, and Med Techs on hand day and night, with advanced care options available for those who qualify.
People here get three home-cooked meals a day in a European-style dining area, plus restaurant-style dining options with menus designed by nutritionists and meal planners, and there are private dining rooms for special family events, so everyone can eat together when they visit. The place is pet-friendly for animals under 20 pounds if residents can care for them, and there's a deposit that doesn't get returned. There are options for short-term respite stays, set at $150 per day for at least two weeks, and families pay at admission.
Colonial Assisted Living at Fort Lauderdale encourages honest communication, so residents and families can speak up when there's a problem, and management aims to address any issues within 72 hours, and families can also request weekly updates through the community's communication system. The community has 24-hour supervision and a call system so help is always available, and there's a memory care program for those with dementia or Alzheimer's. Staff complete required training in their first month, including initial Med Tech instruction, and keep their skills fresh with yearly updates. Support goes beyond physical and medical needs, with talk therapy groups and activities each day, fitness classes to help with strength and balance, arts and crafts, holiday parties, and plenty of social gatherings that try to bring folks together.
The building has a main street design and clean, welcoming spaces, with a lobby for residents and visitors to gather and a Friendship Suite built for socializing. Large rooms with sliding doors let in fresh air and light, and all the spaces, inside and out, aim to help residents feel independent, secure, and at home. Transportation is available on certain days for trips around a neighborhood full of cultural diversity, with plenty of nearby parks, cafes, and places for recreation. The facility is close to healthcare providers like University Hospital and Medical Center, Pom MRI and Imaging Center, and CVS Pharmacy. Meals use seasonal ingredients from local farms, and staff pay attention to nutrition, medication needs, and mental health, including offering specialized memory care programming. The community stays open and staffed all through the day and night, keeping folks safe and cared for while making room for independence, friendship, and family connections.
