Cascade Heights
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- 160 Islander Court, Longwood, FL 32750
- (407) 767-6600
- 4.4 ( 27 reviews )
- Assisted Living and Independent Living
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Description
About This Community
Nestled in Longwood, Florida, Cascade Heights offers Independent Living and Assisted Living options for seniors in Seminole County. At Cascade Heights, convenience and comfort are our specialties. We’re dedicated to maintaining your independence and providing attentive, compassionate support for every situation. Unlike traditional Assisted Living facilities in Longwood, Florida, we create a care experience uniquely personalized to your needs and preferences.
Comfortably situated on 15 acres, our senior community features beautifully manicured grounds, courtyards and gardens, as well as a variety of superior services and amenities. Caring team members take the time to understand your preferences and get to know you personally. Restaurant-style dining ensures your distinct taste is satisfied at each and every meal. With a variety of one- and two-bedroom floor plans featuring patios, balconies and carports, you choose the space that suits you best.
Service you Desire. Amenities you Deserve.
- Beautifully landscaped grounds
- Fireside living room
- Outdoor pool
- Fitness center
- Walking paths
- Restaurant style dining
- Special dietary menus
- Arts & crafts studio
- Gardening/greenhouse
- Courtyard
- Culture & education events
- Live musical & arts entertainment
- Garden
- Therapy room
- Library
- Game room
- Billiards
- Piano
- Beauty salon/barbershop
- Emergency response system
- Housekeeping & linen service
- Room service available
- Scheduled local transportation for appointments & outings
- Business center/computers
- Wi-Fi access throughout
- Concierge service
- General store
- Carport and surface parking
- Private dining room
- Postal services
- Guest suite(s)
- Standard cable included
- Day trips & outings for lunch, shopping or to catch a movie
Independent Living
Our Independent Living at Cascade Heights in Longwood, FL, offers a chance for you to live maintenance-free, along with the freedom to design your own days. Each morning delivers the opportunity to meet friends for breakfast, swim a few laps in the outdoor pool, or take a stroll through our beautiful grounds. In the afternoon, you can choose from a host of activities intended to engage and energize. Or perhaps rest and relax in your well-appointed apartment. Come dinnertime, you’ll enjoy delicious meals prepared by our culinary team.
At Cascade Heights, each day is exactly what you’d like it to be. And should your needs change at any point in time, you’ll have peace of mind knowing Assisted Living is available right here on site.
Assisted Living
If you or a loved one needs additional assistance in Seminole County, our compassionate staff is here to lend a helping hand. Assisted Living team members offer support with medication management, personal care, housekeeping, transportation and other activities of daily living.
At Cascade Heights in Longwood, FL, we’ve adopted a customized approach where each resident is individually supported in living an independent lifestyle. This person-centered approach gives you greater freedom and confidence in enjoying every day to the fullest.
Reviews
4.4
( 27 Reviews )
Gail
January 27, 2023
My mom is currently living in Cascade Heights. It's clean, the apartment is homey, and we made it look like home. It's inviting, has a lot of sunlight, and is up to date. The staff has always been very helpful and friendly, they are always doing what they can to solve problems, and answering any questions that we have promptly. It's been really good. An Elvis impersonator comes and sings every week, and they have dancing on Sunday mornings. They have bingo. They have art classes, craft classes, and I think they do water aerobics in the summer. They have a movie night, they have an ice cream social. They'll do things like, Mardi Gras for the 4th of July, or any event that comes up. They'll have either an activity or a meal, with decorations. They do try to focus on any little event that they can decorate and do something fun. They have a lot of entertainment that comes from singers, and piano players, and I think they even had a comedian one time. The food is just small portions, bland, and sometimes the soup is more liquid than the ingredients. But maybe that's easier for the elderly, or maybe that's on purpose. I don't know. I don't love the food.
Adda
September 17, 2022
I toured Cascade Heights. They are completely renovating it, putting in flooring, etc., and that's a real plus. I like the fact that they are not putting down carpets, that they've gone to all manufactured wood floors because it's much better for people with allergies, and it's much easier to keep clean. I like the wood floors; I think that's very nice. I like the size of the facility there. It was better priced obviously than the other place. I was lucky because I got one apartment that has a view of the marsh and all behind it. I don't overlook the parking lot, which probably would have affected my choice, but I didn't have to make that choice, so that was good. Amenity-wise, they're very similar. They all offer the same thing.
The only real drawback to that place is that there is no washer and dryer in the apartment itself. One good thing is that every Friday, they come in and they strip your bed, wash it, and put it back on, so that's a plus. As far as your clothing goes, then they have a washer and dryer on each floor, but you are responsible for doing your own laundry as long as you're independent. You can still be independent but need assistance with just a few things, and that's okay with them. Their pool is outdoors, and they have a large porch right outside the main entrance. It's covered, obviously, and they have rocking chairs. It's a very nice approach to the entranceway. The person who toured me around was very nice; she was not very at all pushy. She was very straightforward.
Stephanie
September 10, 2022
Cascade Heights is a very close-knit community, very friendly and personal. The staff who gave me the tour was very professional and very well informed. The rooms were like 1-bedroom type rooms with a balcony or little porch, and they were very adequate. There was construction when we went and they're redoing it, so I'm sure it'll be beautiful when it's redone. I haven't eaten but the people that were there said it was good. Their dining area was clean and well-kept.
Darell
September 25, 2021
We visited Cascade Heights. That is a very lovely place, we were very well received. In my opinion, they would be a five-star place. We saw the floor plan that we liked. They provide meals, and it's just a beautiful facility. It's just the normal 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and they have a kitchen. The staff was very knowledgeable and amiable.
It's the same facility, what you do is graduate in services. If you're in there just as a senior living and you start needing a little medical help, taking your medication, and showering and this type of thing, you stay right in the same room. You don't have to change rooms and all of this kind of stuff and sections of buildings or anything, you just get more attention from staff that is assigned to do things like that. They have a heated pool, and all the amenities right there.
Wayne
September 08, 2021
I toured Cascade Heights; we did the one in Longwood and that was horrible. The community is old, and the unit smelled. We were looking at an independent living unit, and it smelled like mold and mildew. They were on the higher price. I think that's mainly because they're in Longwood (and not because of the actual facility being nice). It was just so they were charging you.
The staff was fine and informative; she was not overly friendly. We walked in the front door. The facility itself is very dated, like the furniture and everything. There is old wood; it is very, very dated. It had mauve pink on the wall and the flower pattern; it was just old. I don't think you can have a feeling when you are walking into a room and there were bugs all over the place. It had an old swag lamp. Nothing was updated, and all the appliances were very old.
Billy
My parents are at the independent living of Cascade Heights in Longwood. We chose it mostly for their amenities and because of the people there. There's also a lot to keep them busy like movies, dancing, nice dinners, and hanging out by the pool. It's a very nice community. The staff is very good and very accommodating. The food is good too and they've just got a great setup for everything. They have a salon and they do workouts. They have medical staff and a maintenance staff too. Anything that spills down on the floor, you can call them to come to clean it up for you. They're nice.
Julie
July 10, 2021
My parents love it there at Cascade Heights. We like the staff, they were caring and receptive, and they react quickly. And we had lunch there before we decided on a place, and out of all the places we had lunch at, they had the best food. They're in independent living; they have a cottage. All the staff members were good, except for maybe the housekeeping. They're not super friendly, but they're not bad. They've got all kinds of stuff going on. They got car shows, concerts, happy hour, and I think they did a Kentucky Derby also. It's pretty expensive.
Becky
My mom was at Cascade Heights before, and it was lovely but it's just too far away. The staff has been very good. I only met one staff member and she was lovely. The facilities were nice.
Terry
My visit at Cascade Heights was great; I was really impressed. The room was furnished very nicely, it was clean, and I really liked it. There was plenty of room. It has a refrigerator, a stove, and a microwave. It's small; it's just what you need because they provide two meals, so it was enough. The staff was friendly. I was really impressed with it.
MC
January 20, 2021
My mother is at Cascade Heights. She's in independent in the main building. It looks good. The staff is very friendly, and the tenants are happy, which is important. The food sounds great on the menu, but with Covid, they try not to have everyone in the dining room, so they deliver the food. I think by the time the food gets to the room, it's not as fresh as it could be. I haven't tried it, but I've seen what mom gets and it looks a little dried out when it gets to her. From the activities that are listed in the brochure during non-Covid times, it sounds like they have a pretty good program with the pool exercises and the exercise room. My mom is really into mahjong and Bridge, and they have people that get together with that, and the staff there is trying to get her set up on that, but right now, she's really still in the phase where she's a little not quite ready to get started in that. I've seen people playing cards and they seem to be having a good time. I think there are plenty of activities for her. They have an outside area where they can go and sit outside on the benches, and they can walk around the property. Her room is a corner unit, and it has a nice size porch that's screened in, it overlooks a lake with lily pads, it's very pleasant, and it has lots of light. That's what really sold us there.
Alison
July 14, 2020
Cascade Heights was very nice, but they don't take Medicaid. The room was a one-bedroom with a bath, and it seemed like the staff was friendly. I have a friend who has her parents there, and she really likes it there.
Joe
April 13, 2019
We toured Cascade Heights. It was nice, pleasant, and it was a little older than the other ones we looked at, but it was okay. The staff was excellent, and it was a very good tour. The food was very good and the dining area was very nice. The one room we saw was nice, and it has just been redone.
Betty
I moved into Brookdale Island Lake, and I'm very happy with the facility. The people are very nice and very friendly, and the staff is compassionate and caring. It is clean and well-kept. The food is really good. There's a standard plan of breakfast every day, and either lunch or dinner which you can add at an additional cost. The pricing is comparable. I've participated in the exercise program, entertainment, and a lady came and talked about butterflies. I really enjoyed that.
Randy
I had a good tour of Brookdale Island Lake. They were very informative, and the place looked very nice and adequate for what we were looking for. The price range was good, too. All of the residents we talked to seemed to like it. The dining room was very nice. They had laundry facilities on each floor. Some of the units were single-story homes. They had plenty of activities laid out on the calendar for each month like art classes, games, swimming, and exercise programs. There's a beauty salon and transportation. I saw their menu; their main entrees change every day.
Carin4mom
December 16, 2016
For independent living, it is a good community. The residents are lively, warm, and interesting. The activities are pretty good. The apartments are lovely. Life is simplified. The meals are pleasant. But the prices skyrocket once you are settled in. And if you need some care, this is not the place. The aides that you can have from Brookdale (extra $) are nice people but not skill and not guided. The systems are haphazard and families are not notified when problems arise. My mother had several falls and was black and blue all over, with her eyes swollen shut. Although I was paying to have Brookdale staff check on her three times a day, no one called me for three days. Finally, one of her friends got in touch with me. There is not a system in place to routinely check alarms. When my dad fell, the alarm did not work. My mom ended up calling 911. Another woman fell, pressed her alarm which did not work, and was on the floor 24 hours. The safety and quality of care overall needs to be revamped. Brookdale has become so greedy and sloppy.
Anonymous466664
June 17, 2016
Brookdale Island Lake, the people, and its surroundings were very good and nice.
Tony25
July 31, 2015
My father is in Brookdale Island Lake (Formerly Chambrel at Island Lake). He is independent, but if he had to move to assisted, he could transverse to assisted in the same facility. They have classes going on, physical therapy, events, people coming to visit like singers or magicians, car shows, jeopardy, board games, and water aerobics. They have a really nice menu. They have the same three things everyday, which are good, but then they have three other things that are their specialty. I've tasted the food there, and it actually tastes pretty good. Old ladies are always doing puzzles or playing cards, and you see people out and about doing stuff. There's a lady at the front desk the whole time. She won't let you in unless you sign in. At night, the doors are locked, and you have to have a swipe card or a key to get in. They're not going to let the people just wander in and out.
Charles101870550
January 26, 2015
The food was good, and I liked the type of people who were there at Chambrel. It was also one of the expensive facilities. It has assisted living in the same building. It had a nice little nice lake and swimming pool. The only issue I had with this facility was that they only had independent living and assisted living in the building. The staff was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. They were not pushy.
Jo20
January 21, 2015
I've known a few people that lived in Chambrel. They do have apartments, but the one that I visited are in the same building where they cook the food. I can't bear smelling food all the time. The food was OK. The staff was friendly, and they have a lot of activities. They have a bus that takes them wherever they want to go. I like that you could have your separate apartment. It's a nice place, but I just would not live there if I can help it.
Visitor2800
December 03, 2014
Chambrel was excellently super. The room and the dining room were very nice, and I think everybody was very nice. I liked it best. They had a lot of things going on, and the staff was very nice.
Toni10
October 24, 2014
I liked Chambrel. I liked the people. I found everybody to be friendly. I liked the facility. It was well kept, and I liked the way it was laid out. It was pretty nice. I would absolutely recommend them to others.
Visitor83871250
September 24, 2014
Chambrel at Island Lake is the one I love. I just like everything about it. I liked our tour guide. She told us all about the facility and showed us around. She was wonderful. I just like the whole set-up. You get a full kitchen and the other ones I looked at only had partial kitchens. This one has a full kitchen with a stove. Also I love the pool. I like the atmosphere. I was able to try their food and it was wonderful. Overall, I was really impressed with the people and everything else they had to offer.
Linda76569450
December 29, 2013
I like that the Chambrel at Island Lake do have cottages and not just high rise building. It was like a home to me. They have an outside area with a patio and a grassy ground. They have two bedrooms and two bathrooms. It's just very nice. They have different activities like crafts and computer classes. They also have physical therapy, water aerobics, and many more.
Visitor0111
November 22, 2013
Chambrel at Island Lake was nice, very clean and very large. There was a bit of walking and some residents were older. The distances toward the dining room or parking lot would be one of the things they should be concerned about. The apartments had a complete kitchen. The residents seemed active, happy and contented. They had a lot of activities and there was a calendar on the wall with what was happening and what was available. They had several computers for residents who wanted to work or took lessons. There was also a swimming pool and water exercises. The lady that showed me around was very friendly, nice and helpful. In the dining room, the people were helpful and pleasant. I had lunch and the food was delicious. They had a good selection of food, some were available all the time and others were available for the day only. It seemed like you can have anything you wanted. I was really interested in this facility and I would recommend it to others.
Russell6
October 28, 2013
Chambrel was a really nice facility. I would compare them to where we live now. The only thing was that I think they're a little more expensive than normal. However, you do get what you pay for. The staff was very friendly and very accommodating. They took us around and showed us several apartments. Surprisingly, when we went there, we had a very good lunch there. Their dining room was really nice with tablecloths and waitresses and waiters who took care of our needs. For sure I would recommend this place.
Tom35
October 22, 2013
We like Chambrel the best because the staff seems very nice. They were very helpful as we were walking through the place that day and answering follow-up questions. They seem to have a lot of tenure so it's nice to know that there's not a lot of turnover in staff. We thought that was important. The room layout is really the most ideal because it had a separate kitchen and a separate bedroom. It was a nice galley type of kitchen with an opening in the wall that you could actually sit at the island if you wanted to. It seemed to have a nice division between the rooms.
Dad can swim there year round which is a big thing for him because the pool is heated. He's met some people and is playing cards on a regular basis and seems to be doing pretty well. The food was pretty good the time we ate there with him. He didn't like the spaghetti sauce and we reminded him that he's Italian and he's had his favorite spaghetti sauce for many years and obviously any place he goes is going to be different. He seems to be doing okay there.
Lex2
May 31, 2013
Me and my wife are actually in the process of beginning to look for a independent living facility and we have visited Chambrel. It's very close to the city of Orlando. It's in business residential area. The place was very well kept up and I'm just pleased about everything. Everything was modern. The apartments were actually comfortable. The staff was nice.
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