The Summit at Lakewood Ranch is a senior living community situated in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, providing both assisted living and memory care services. Acquired by Sonata Senior Living in 2023, the facility offers support for residents with varying needs, focusing on individualized care and the needs of those experiencing memory loss. The community is designed to promote safety, comfort, and engagement through tailored programming, secure environments, and specialized care plans.
Residents at The Summit at Lakewood Ranch have access to a comprehensive range of care and medical support services. These include clubs and various community activities, structured wellness and fitness programs—including yoga and chair yoga—and language support in English, French, and Spanish. Medical and personal care services cover incontinence and diabetes care, medication management with the use of an electronic medication administration record (eMAR), and access to on-site massage therapists. Ambulatory care is available, and residents benefit from Quietcare innovation, a technology monitoring system that supports safety and timely response to resident needs. Memory care services are delivered within secured, specially designed environments to accommodate individuals with dementia or Alzheimer’s, using indoor and outdoor walking paths and routine structured activities for cognitive stimulation. The facility also features a barber/beauty salon for grooming needs.
Staff at the community develop personalized care plans for each resident, ensuring that assistance with activities of daily living is available as needed. This includes full assistance with bathing, eating, and dressing, while support with toileting is available for residents capable of self-care. Reviews from residents and their families indicate that the staff is generally regarded as responsive, attentive, and communicative, fostering a homelike and welcoming atmosphere. Positive feedback frequently references the staff’s dedication to resident well-being and staff members are often praised individually. Residents report a sense of safety, prompt attention to daily needs, and satisfaction with access to medical providers and social engagement opportunities.
Transportation services at The Summit at Lakewood Ranch include complimentary options as well as transportation available at cost. These services support both medical appointments and non-medical outings, enabling residents to maintain connections with the broader community and attend essential appointments.
While the majority of feedback about The Summit at Lakewood Ranch is positive, there are some reports of inconsistent or delayed care, occasional issues with laundry and medication management, and concerns related to staff turnover and dementia-specific training. These concerns appear to represent a minority of the overall experiences. Most families and residents recommend the community for its stability, holistic approach to care, and supportive environment, with an understanding of the need for ongoing improvements in care consistency and memory care training.
Costs at this community start at $4,848 and range up to $4,848. The average price in the community is $4,848, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,002. 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.
