Cherry Oak Active Senior Living Residence is located in Tamarac, Florida, and primarily offers memory-care services, with additional support for assisted-living residents. The facility is designed to accommodate individuals with memory impairment such as Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, as well as seniors requiring varying levels of assistance with daily activities. Cherry Oak functions as a memory care only community, providing a secured environment to promote the safety and well-being of its residents. Residents have access to various amenities, including a dedicated dining area, spacious private and shared rooms, communal lounges, on-site barber and beauty salon services, and visiting podiatry care.
The care and medical support at Cherry Oak address a range of resident needs. Medication management is offered to ensure timely and appropriate medication administration, particularly important for residents with memory challenges. The community provides specialized diabetes care, including monitoring and assistance with medication and dietary needs. Staff can communicate in English, French, and Spanish, helping to accommodate residents with various language preferences. For those with incontinence needs, incontinence care is provided to maintain hygiene and comfort. Ambulatory care is available for residents with mobility constraints, and staff is trained to support those who require help moving safely within the facility. The secured community model is intended to minimize wandering and promote resident safety due to cognitive decline.
Cherry Oak offers full assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Care staff provide hands-on support for residents who need extensive help in these areas, particularly those with advanced memory or physical care requirements. Continuous supervision is provided in memory care areas to respond to the specific safety, behavioral, and physical needs of residents with dementia.
Transportation services at Cherry Oak include both complimentary and transportation at cost, which can be scheduled for medical appointments, errands, or community outings. These services are intended to help residents access necessary healthcare and attend non-medical activities or events outside the facility, supporting both health needs and social engagement.
Resident and family reviews indicate a broad spectrum of experiences at Cherry Oak Active Senior Living Residence. Positive feedback emphasizes the community’s cleanliness, visually pleasant environment, well-kept communal spaces, and affordability. Several families highlight friendly and attentive staff, organized activities such as games and arts and crafts, active nurse involvement, and the participation of engaged owners. However, concerns have also been noted, particularly regarding staffing ratios and the adequacy of care for residents with higher levels of need. Reviewers report incidents where residents requiring more supervision were left unattended, notes about slow or inconsistent responses to calls for help, and some dissatisfaction following changes in management. The experience at Cherry Oak appears to largely depend on the individual resident’s level of independence and care requirements, with those needing higher levels of assistance sometimes reporting unmet needs.
Costs at this community start at $3,500 and range up to $6,600. The average price in the community is $5,050, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,747. The cost of memory care 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.
