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Bayou Gardens Dunedin

1585 Curlew Rd, Dunedin, Florida

4.2(21 ratings)· Dunedin average: 4.1

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Quick Facts

Total units
50
Licensed capacity
50 residents

Florida AHCA

Nursing Coverage
No in-house nurses or doctors on staff
Ownership
Family-owned, owners personally engaged during emergencies

What Families Think

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Families describe Bayou Gardens Dunedin as a small, close-knit assisted living community where staff and ownership are personally invested in residents, especially those with dementia. Most reviewers say caregivers are patient, attentive, and go beyond typical duties, though a couple of reviews raise concerns about staffing levels and phone responsiveness.

What reviewers praise

  • Staff described as compassionate and attentive to dementia residents
  • Owners personally involved and known to families
  • Regular activities: bingo, arts, dancing, outings to beach
  • Clean, welcoming atmosphere noted by multiple reviewers
  • Accepts a limited number of Medicaid beds
  • Management helps families navigate complex care decisions

What reviewers flag

  • Two reviewers report staffing shortages and inadequate attention
  • Several complaints about slow or unanswered phone calls
  • One report states there are no in-house nurses or doctors

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Bayou Gardens Dunedin is a senior living community in Dunedin, Florida offering Assisted Living. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 21 reviews.

About Bayou Gardens Dunedin

Bayou Gardens Dunedin is a 50-bed assisted living facility in Dunedin, Florida, serving older adults who need support with daily activities and care.

Most families consistently praise the staff's compassion and attentiveness, particularly toward residents with dementia. Caregivers are described as patient and hands-on, with management known for going beyond typical duties to support families through complex care decisions. The community offers regular activities, bingo, arts and crafts, singing, dancing, movies, outings to the beach and park, that keep residents engaged. One family noted their 93-year-old mother "felt like she is part of a big wonderful family." The facility maintains a clean, welcoming atmosphere and accepts a limited number of Medicaid beds.

Two dissenting reviews cite staffing concerns and poor phone responsiveness, though these stand apart from the overwhelming majority perspective. The facility holds a 4.2/5 rating across 21 Google reviews, with most families expressing deep gratitude for the care their loved ones received.

Types of Care at Bayou Gardens Dunedin

Assisted Living

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management

Activities

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Social Activities

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Reviews of Bayou Gardens Dunedin

4.2overall · 21 ratings combined

4.2★ on Google (21)

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Haley Forsyth

Dec 2025

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The owner Carrie is literally an angel. When I reached out to Carrie, our family was in a really dark place and she did everything in her power to help get my father the care he desperately needed. She helped me navigate the complex process of getting coverage to help pay for his care and was an amazing listening ear in our times of struggle. The staff there has been great about balancing care for my dad, who is on the younger side of their population, with also being supportive in his independence. They do so well with the limited resources that they have to work with. I truly believe my dad would not be with us today if it was not for Bayou Gardens staff. Thank you for all that you do.

Elaine Hagan

Aug 2023

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Carrie has a big heart for her residents and I'm glad my mom is under her care!

Lauren Mitchell

Dec 2022

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This place is a joke. Can’t ever get anyone to answer the phone. Takes DAYS for residents to receive the voicemails the answering machine forces you to leave. If you send anything to a resident in the mail, send a prayer too. Likely they’ll never receive that either.

Nancy Smith

Feb 2021

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Words cannot properly express my gratitude to Bayou Gardens Dunedin for their care of my first cousin (I am also her Medical Power of Attorney). The first thing you will want to know about BG is that, for the director, managing this facility is a matter of the heart. They go the extra mile. Bayou Gardens Dunedin provides a limited number of Medicaid beds and my cousin is a Medicaid recipient, and was very, very fortunate to be given one. She was not paying the full price, but she did not get less attention. Just the opposite. The facility is very nice. One thing I loved about this place is that (before COVID), the residents went on an outing once a month. It might have been to a movie and the food court, or to the beach, or who knows! Also, depending on what your insurance is, they have access to great doctors. There were several occasions when my cousin needed a short stay in the hospital for one medical issue or another. Over these times, more than one hospital social worker told me how fortunate my cousin was to be in a BG facility. They were telling me something I already knew. Thank you, Bayou Gardens Dunedin!

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What types of care does Bayou Gardens Dunedin offer?

Bayou Gardens Dunedin offers Assisted Living.

Where is Bayou Gardens Dunedin located?

Bayou Gardens Dunedin is located at 1585 Curlew Rd in Dunedin, Florida.

What do families say about Bayou Gardens Dunedin?

Bayou Gardens Dunedin carries a 4.2 out of 5 rating from 21 Google reviews. Families describe Bayou Gardens Dunedin as a small, close-knit assisted living community where staff and ownership are personally invested in residents, especially those with dementia. Most reviewers say caregivers are patient, attentive, and go beyond typical duties, though a couple of reviews raise concerns about staffing levels and phone responsiveness. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

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