Upside Ft. Lauderdale sits in a 55+ community at 410 SE 16th Ct in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and offers options for independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and continuing care retirement living-so if someone needs more help later, they can get it right there without having to move again, and you'll find they have condos, co-ops, and apartments for sale or rent, including rooms with one or more bedrooms and full bathrooms, studios, semi-private spaces, and even some townhome-style units too, all with central heating, central-air cooling, WiFi, and cable, so you stay comfortable year-round. The apartments and condos come with main-level bedrooms and first-floor entries, as well as features like balconies, screened porches, garden views, impact windows, and remodeled kitchens with stainless steel appliances, although some units have carpet and tile floors, and others have wood. The facility is built with CBS construction for strength and has a composition roof that was replaced in 2021, and if security's on your mind, they've got a gated and fenced complex, permanent security features, and controlled guest parking, plus some units have direct walk-in access from private parking spaces, so it's easier for people using walkers or wheelchairs to come and go, and the whole building has elevator access. You can take virtual tours to look around before making a decision, and the property sits west of US 1 in a spot where you can use the driveway, RV or boat parking, a shed, and a clubhouse for activities, plus there's a separate 1-bedroom, 1-bath cottage with its own kitchen and electric meter if someone wants to have help nearby or maybe use it for rental income.
The Fourth Gulfstream Garden subdivision, where Upside Ft. Lauderdale sits, provides community amenities like a pool, elevator, on-site laundry, a gym, spa, putting green, tennis court, gardens, walking areas, patios, coffee shop, bistro, recreation and common rooms with TVs, and community security, while residents also have access to painting, story time, cooking clubs, musical groups, arts, lectures, game nights, Tai Chi, yoga, religious services, and outings arranged by staff. There's a dedicated personal concierge service to help with groceries, meals, transportation, appointments, and even tech support, so if someone wants to keep life easy, they can do that here. Housekeeping, linen services, laundry, private cleaning, cable TV in units and common areas, pet-friendly options, and free high-speed WiFi are all available too, and with meals, transportation, shopping services, and parking included in the HOA fee along with things like grounds maintenance, pest control, pool upkeep, and laundry, there aren't a lot of extra bills. Folks with dementia or memory trouble can stay in secure areas with 24-hour supervision and enjoy special activities and therapies to help with memory, and those who need medical help can use skilled nursing or rehabilitation right on the grounds, including wound care or medication help, but if someone's active and independent, they can live in a simple apartment and join social and fitness programs whenever they feel like it.
For people choosing Upside Ft. Lauderdale, there's a mix of ranch-style homes built as far back as 1950, condos from the 1970s, and updated units with modern features like storm windows, high impact doors, and private gardens to look at, with no water features or private pool in every home, but there is a clean, well-kept pool as part of the community, and most spaces come with views described as "other"-sometimes it's a garden, other times maybe a quiet corner of the property. The community supports people who want to age in place, with on-call help for daily activities, medication management, meals, and other care when needed, plus social events, movie nights, field trips, and transportation for shopping or doctor visits, and the entry price for a senior apartment starts at $2,300, which covers many services that make life simpler for residents. Pets are allowed in some cases, guests can park easily, and everyone can meet staff and neighbors during in-person or virtual tours to get the feel of the place before settling in, so overall, Upside Ft. Lauderdale gives a wide range of choices for older adults, whether they want to stay active and independent or need a bit more support as time goes on, and it aims to make life as easy and secure as possible without putting on any airs.
