Mindy Smith
Jan 2026
In December, I found out we had 1 month to find and to get settled in Assisted Living which was a daunting task because I had not looked around. I had an awful experience when I was discharged from a hospital but couldn’t go home. The rehab facility last year was my worst nightmare so I swore that I would figure out my options while I had control over my future.<br><br>From the moment we entered Tuscan Gardens and said hello to MARIE at the reception desk, we knew this was a warm and welcoming community. She is there to assist residents anyway needed.<br><br>We were then excited to meet with Andrea, the Community Relations Director who took us on a tour. She took her time and showed us around. Andrea answered all of our questions and gave us a chance to talk with residents. Some residents have been here for 5 years and they are very happy and comfortable. They were all very happy with their experience at Tuscan Gardens. That was all we needed to know.<br><br>You will find answers to questions and how Tuscan Gardens meets the needs of the residents. I’m happy to share our experience in hopes it will help you on your tour. It is the biggest move we’ve ever had to face and I believe you will find this assisted living a next and most important step. We are thrilled here and find Tuscan Gardens to be a very positive environment where all of our needs are met.<br><br>ACTIVITIES, events and trips with available transportation:<br>I wish I could show you the photo feed of residents enjoying the lifestyle which are found on our Channel 3. The pictures show holiday events, daily activities and most of all, happy residents enjoying the lifestyle. I pick and choose from the social activities because I’m very happy just being on my recliner in my apartment. The choices are many including a weekly restaurant trip.<br><br>SERVICES<br>Whatever you need is here. I must personally thank SERGY who is the person who took care of us as we were setting up our apartment living.<br><br>FLOOR PLANS<br>There are several floor plan options including a studio, 1 and 2 bedrooms floor plans. There are 5 levels of care. I’m a resident who is independent living while my husband receives Level 1 care. There are 5 levels of care including memory care. We are in the 1 bedroom Chianti apartment and find it very spacious for 2 people with lots of closets and kitchen cabinets storage areas. It is bright and the floor plan is very open so we feel most comfortable in our beautiful unit. We couldn’t be happier which is why it was a pleasure to share our experiences.<br><br>DINING<br>The dining room is lovely and well appointed. I never miss a meal though nor could anyone walk away hungry because they always have 2 special entrees at each meal as well as the “ALWAYS AVAILABLE MENU“.The best part of the dining experience is the wait staff who are very friendly and accommodating. Thank you Natasha and my many favorite. It is our relaxing time to share our daily activities with each other and the time to<br><br>AMENITIES<br>When you check the website, you will find a wealth of information including a very long list of amenities which include an exercise room, beautiful theater where movies are played twice a day, Happy Hour, a salon and therapy area, spaces for hobbies like art and games, special events and luncheon trips. There is much more to see on their website so it would be a definite way to find out more about our beautiful, spacious and open layout throughout the community living space, a lovely dining room with very tasty food.<br><br>I wish I could share more. If ever you have a specific resident question, I would be glad to be available if Andrea feels it would help. I love Andrea and the staff is better than you can imagine. I hope to meet you when you become a resident here. Good luck and best wishes to you as you search for your next step.<br>My best,<br>Mindy
