Superior Residences of Lecanto, located in Lecanto, Florida, is a senior living community that primarily provides memory care services, catering to individuals with Alzheimer's and other dementia-related conditions. In addition to its primary focus on memory care, the facility also offers assisted living services. The community is designed to support residents with specialized programs and personalized care to address the unique needs associated with memory impairments. The facility includes amenities such as a secured community environment, which is crucial for ensuring the safety of residents with cognitive challenges.
Superior Residences of Lecanto offers various care and support services, including diabetes care, incontinence care, and medication management. The facility emphasizes personalized approaches to managing diabetes, ensuring that residents receive appropriate dietary modifications and monitoring. Medication management services include regular medication reviews and administration to help residents maintain their health regimes. The community is equipped with a barber/beauty salon for grooming needs, contributing to residents' well-being and quality of life. Ambulatory care services are available, providing support for residents with mobility needs.
Despite the care and services offered, reviews indicate a mixed experience among residents and their families. Positive feedback often focuses on the attentiveness and care provided by staff members, particularly those in the memory care unit, and the engaging activities and outings available to residents. However, concerns have been raised regarding management practices, including noticeable staff turnover, communication issues, and instances of neglect that have led to medical problems like dehydration and infection. Some families feel misled about the extent or specifics of medical support and insurance-related services that were initially promised. While some families have experienced smooth transitions, others have critiqued the focus on financial gains over patient care. The facility remains a memory care only community, continuing to provide specialized support for residents with cognitive impairments.
Costs at this community start at $1,900 and range up to $7,776. The average price in the community is $4,838, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,719. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.