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Families describe The Heron of Longwood (formerly known to reviewers as Wayman Place) as a warm, home-like assisted living community where staff get to know residents personally and leadership is responsive to families. Reviewers frequently praise cleanliness, friendly caregivers, and a full activity calendar, though a handful of reports raise concerns about food quality, staffing levels, a long-broken shuttle bus, and one serious billing dispute tied to a recent management change.
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The Heron of Longwood is a senior living community in Longwood, Florida offering Assisted Living. Amenities include Professional Chef, Restaurant style Dining Room and Gathering / Activity Spaces. Families rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 53 reviews.
The Heron of Longwood is an assisted living community located in Longwood, Florida, designed to support an active lifestyle for seniors. The community emphasizes personalized care delivered by a dedicated team available 24/7, with a focus on promoting social connection, creativity, learning, and physical fitness while relieving residents of housekeeping and home maintenance responsibilities.
Dining at The Heron of Longwood is presented as a central social and wellness experience. Chefs prepare seasonal fare using fresh local ingredients in a restaurant-style setting, with meals designed to be both nutritious and enjoyable occasions for residents to gather with friends.
The community offers a variety of daily activities and programs to keep residents engaged, including wellness seminars, arts and crafts classes, card games, watercolor classes, cooking demonstrations, walking clubs, cornhole tournaments, and social hours. Residents are also encouraged to explore local boutiques and participate in outings within the Longwood area.
The Heron of Longwood emphasizes holistic wellness and health management, incorporating health trends and information into its programming. Staff members approach care with compassion and respect, treating residents as family members.
The community includes a HEARTS welcome program designed to ease the transition for new residents, featuring southern hospitality, staff and neighbor introductions, and support to help residents become acquainted with their new home and community.
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James stephenson
Aug 2026
The Heron of Longwood is an incredible community, and Jennifer, the Sales Director, truly stands out. She is extremely knowledgeable, professional, caring, and always willing to go above and beyond to help families. You can tell she genuinely cares about the people she serves and takes pride in making every family feel comfortable and supported. If you’re considering senior living for a loved one, I highly recommend The Heron of Longwood and reaching out to Jennifer!
Emily Yando
Aug 2026
I worked with Jennifer, she is amazing! She is very knowledgeable and super helpful. I recommend this community to anyone!
Kate Williston
Aug 2026
Jennifer is very caring and has a heart for working with seniors to assist in finding the perfect fit. I know she will go above and beyond to help your family.
Raquel Wadman
Aug 2026
Everyone loves the food and the care staff is really attentive and warm hearted.
Carlos Tannoux
Aug 2026
This is an exceptional community to live in. The environment is peaceful, safe, and very welcoming. The common areas are always clean and well maintained, and the staff is friendly, professional, and attentive to residents' needs. The neighbors are respectful and friendly, creating a true sense of community. In addition, the location is convenient, with easy access to shopping, restaurants, and essential services. I highly recommend this community to anyone looking for a comfortable and enjoyable place to live.<br><br>An excellent experience in every way! 🏡✨
The Heron of Longwood offers Assisted Living.
The Heron of Longwood is located at 342 South Wayman Dr in Longwood, Florida.
Families describe The Heron of Longwood (formerly known to reviewers as Wayman Place) as a warm, home-like assisted living community where staff get to know residents personally and leadership is responsive to families. Reviewers frequently praise cleanliness, friendly caregivers, and a full activity calendar, though a handful of reports raise concerns about food quality, staffing levels, a long-broken shuttle bus, and one serious billing dispute tied to a recent management change.
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