Best Care Senior Living at Port Richey, state license #5993, sits in a close-knit spot that feels a little like small town living, yet sits near all the things that make Tampa busy and convenient, and folks say you get a sense of community here with both residents and staff being kind and welcoming. This place offers a range of services, including assisted living, memory care in its own purpose-built building, adult day care, home health care, nursing, and rehab, all under 24-hour staff supervision, and there's always someone around to help with things like bathing, dressing, walking, and medication. The memory care side has safety measures like secured doors and bracelets that ring alarms if someone tries to leave, plus staff have special training for dementia and Alzheimer's care, and they stick with care plans that fit each person's needs as those needs change.
Units are spacious studios with options for private rooms and bathrooms, some have patios or balconies, and people get their own cable TV, Wi-Fi, walk-in closets, and meals prepared by chefs, who'll make special diets if needed. There's housekeeping, laundry, and linen services so families don't have to worry about chores, and the building allows for resident parking and guest parking, along with transportation to doctor visits, stores, group outings, or even just short day trips, with the busline close by if anyone wants to use public transit. While pets aren't usually allowed, sometimes cats might be considered.
Amenities cover the things most would expect-like meals served three times a day, with snacks, communal dining, a game room, and activities like arts and crafts, music programs, yoga or stretching classes, and outside trips. The beauty salon, hot tub spa, and laundry service are on site, and there are areas for both indoor and outdoor visiting, including gardens where folks can relax or join in on group activities. There are therapy and health services, too, from physical and occupational therapy to visiting doctors, dentists, and foot care. There's always a nurse on staff and a doctor on call.
The memory care unit is made to keep people safe and cut down on confusion, even for residents who wander or need close monitoring, with technology in use for alerts, and it offers support for mental health needs and can help with stand-by or two-person transfers using mechanical lifts when that's needed. The staff takes pride in being present, friendly, and well-trained, and people often mention how engaged they feel, with activities and entertainment planned daily by a full-time activity director. They hold religious and devotional services for those who want them, and there's a focus on including everyone in hobbies, games, and celebrations, and the community's earned several awards for their care, friendliness, and activities. Guests can share a meal and residents can age in place, with care that changes as people's needs change, whether that means moving from independent living to more support, or short-term respite care stays while family caregivers get a break. The place takes Medicaid and accepts checks or credit cards, with rent that includes all the basics, so families know what to expect each month. Smoking's allowed outside, and you'll find both common area entertainment spots and private cozy spaces for downtime. Best Care Senior Living at Port Richey puts effort into creating a secure, welcoming place where staff see folks as family, offering care that's both personal and steady from a team that aims to support every resident's strengths and honor their moments, big and small.
