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Sunshine Gardens Senior Community

25 Sunshine Ct

2.7(7 ratings)· Durango average: 4.5

Part of Jaybird Senior Living · 44 communities · 4.3★ average

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Quick Facts

Licensed capacity
70 residents

Colorado CDPHE

Transportation
Provides party bus outings to local attractions

What Families Think

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Reviews of Sunshine Gardens are decidedly mixed, ranging from praise for friendly staff and activities to serious concerns about food quality, cleanliness, and safety in the memory care unit. With only a handful of reviews and a low overall rating, families should weigh both the positive day-to-day interactions reported and the more troubling accounts of neglect and violations.

What reviewers praise

  • Friendly, attentive staff noted by reviewers
  • Activities like gardening, game room, and exercise classes
  • Pets welcomed on-site
  • Staff described as staying on top of health issues
  • Clean, pleasant environment reported by one family

What reviewers flag

  • Several reviewers describe food quality as poor or unappetizing
  • One report of theft from a resident's room
  • One report of no air conditioning in resident apartments
  • One serious report of neglected care, black mold in memory care, and state licensing violations

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Sunshine Gardens Senior Community is a senior living community in Durango, Colorado offering Assisted Living and Memory Care. Amenities include Outdoor Patio, Gardening Club and Fitness Center. Families rate it 2.7 out of 5 across 7 reviews.

About Sunshine Gardens Senior Community

Sunshine Gardens Senior Community is an assisted living and memory care community located in Durango, Colorado, set in the heart of the San Juan Mountains along the banks of the Animas River. The community provides assistance with daily living services through a committed care team focused on building trust-based relationships with residents.

The community offers specialized memory care with an emphasis on compassionate, attentive caregiving and a keen focus on safety. Staff provide support tailored to each resident's unique needs, with programming designed to bring joy back to everyday living for those experiencing memory loss.

Sunshine Gardens provides a range of activities and programs including music sessions, balance and mobility exercise classes, outings via party bus to local attractions, and card games. The community features a fitness center, landscaped courtyard with walking trails, and a community room. Residents have access to nature and outdoor spaces throughout the property.

Durango itself offers cultural and recreational opportunities including the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, farm-fresh dining at local restaurants, and live entertainment at historic establishments like the Diamond Belle Saloon at the Strater Hotel. The town provides a walkable downtown full of character alongside rugged Colorado mountain scenery.

The community features made-to-order dining with top-notch chefs and attentive staff preparing meals for residents to enjoy together. Pets are welcome at Sunshine Gardens, and the community recognizes the joy and quality of life that furry companions bring to residents.

Types of Care at Sunshine Gardens Senior Community

Assisted LivingMemory Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Fitness Center
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Pet Friendly
  • Salon / Barber

Activities

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Games
  • Gardening Club
  • Social Activities

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Reviews of Sunshine Gardens Senior Community

2.7overall · 7 ratings combined

2.7★ on Google (7)

Hildreth Cooper

Aug 2024

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It seems more like a nursing home than a "senior community" to me. Kinda depressing. And the food is incredibly pathetic, especially considering the cost of this place! I visit a friend there often, and it is really sad to see what she is given to eat. I suspect prison food is not as pitiful. The elderly often don't have much of an appetite to begin with, so they need something much more tasty and nutritious. Nothing against the staff -- it's what the corporation gives them to work with.

Nicholas Velazquez

Sep 2023

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From the lack of care from the staff to the multiple violations of health and safety, this place is an absolute nightmare, from the price point to the service provided. The staff cares more about putting body's in rooms than giving attentive care to there residents. Residents will go weeks without a shower after asking staff for help, they are served a form or jail food style trays, and upon request for other meals, they are denied. They have a memory care unit that was just flooded with the discovery of black mold, so the residents with diminsea aren't grtting they're proper care. The list goes on of the many violations and lack of attentive care that you would expect from a facility that charges this much money for a room mate. They are in constant violation with the state and constantly are getting visits, as of me typing this, the so called " Director" has a list of violations that they are required to fix to avoid losing liscencing.

Vera

Mar 2018

via Google ↗ · Report

Not the best, but most certainly not the worst. The staff seems friendly, there are activities (gardening, game room and exercise classes), pets are allowed, and they seem to stay on top of health issues. It's a very clean, friendly, pleasant environment. The big minus? It's 90 degrees outside, and there's no air conditioning in my grandmother's room. It's sweltering. Why air condition the main rooms, but not personal apartments? It's way too hot for anyone to be comfortable in their own space. I also found out money was stolen from her room. Whether it was a one time occurrence or not, it really ruins the trust factor. It makes you wonder if more has happened, but your elderly family member just hasn't noticed it... so that's a tad disappointing. That minor incidence aside, they've been wonderful in caring for her.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Sunshine Gardens Senior Community offer?

Sunshine Gardens Senior Community offers Assisted Living and Memory Care.

Is Sunshine Gardens Senior Community pet friendly?

Yes. Sunshine Gardens Senior Community lists pet-friendly accommodations among its amenities. Ask about any size or breed policies when you visit.

Where is Sunshine Gardens Senior Community located?

Sunshine Gardens Senior Community is located at 25 Sunshine Ct in Durango, Colorado.

What do families say about Sunshine Gardens Senior Community?

Sunshine Gardens Senior Community carries a 2.7 out of 5 rating from 7 Google reviews. Reviews of Sunshine Gardens are decidedly mixed, ranging from praise for friendly staff and activities to serious concerns about food quality, cleanliness, and safety in the memory care unit. With only a handful of reviews and a low overall rating, families should weigh both the positive day-to-day interactions reported and the more troubling accounts of neglect and violations. 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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