Gulf Coast Village

When my husband Walt and I decided we wanted to take the stress out of our life and move to a Senior Independent Living facility we pretty much thought we would go to Gulf Coast Village since my mom had been here when it was only 2 years old and it was such a wonderful experience for her and us. But our only child lived in Texas and wanted us to move to out there. So we took a trip to visit her and toured 4 or 5 of the facilities in the area. While it was close to her and they were all new and beautiful but not in the weather we had gotten used to in SW Florida and we felt that perhaps being closer to her could wait until only one of us was alive. While sad, she understood how we felt but asked that we explore other newer facilities in our area to make sure that Gulf Coast Village was the right one for us. While we had been attending many of the social gatherings at Gulf Coast Village, met residents and staff and felt right at home we honored her request. We visited 4 or 5 of the local facilities that were newer and met the people who were marketing them. All very nice people and lovely facilities but not all were 'Forever Care' and they all had such a 'clinical' feel to them. While they were newer they lacked the 'I am home' feeling that the wooded campus of Gulf Coast Village had. At that point we were sold. It was not easy to make such a drastic move but once settled in we felt like we were living on a cruise ship. Now while that was impressive, it is nothing compared to the feeling of living in a lovely little section of a wonderful mansion with so many things to do and with so many others who are sharing the experience. And even that... is nothing compared to living in a place with staff that treats you with love and patience as though you are family. We truly wish we had done this 5 years ago when we were younger instead of waiting. It would have been so much easier. But thankfully we did do it and turns out when all factors are considered such as food, entertainment, maintenance etc....it is less money monthly to live here in our little piece of heaven. Perhaps you will decide to join us in the experience. If you do, be sure to looks us up.Jacqui and Walt Smith

My wife and I are very satisfied living at Gulf Coast Village. People here are very kind , friendly and helpful. The food is of the highest quality served by friendly faces. The halls, elevators and common areas are maintained and clean. The staff will almost always greet you with a smile and a answer to your question. Gulf Coast Village provides a large number of activities and amenities to keep you busy if you want to. We also have day and night security here in our buildings and grounds.Come join us here at GCV.

How does one manage a pandemic? Let me tell you how Gulf Coast Village does it. They do it by caring. Every hour of every day they care by providing us with meals in our apartments, activities we can do either by ourselves or in small groups well spaced apart, shopping at stores for us, taking us to our doctor appointments, and providing for those with special needs. For each of these actions, the well trained staff demonstrate remarkable patience, skill, and humor.The dining selections offered in our weekly menu show the imagination and talent in our kitchen. Although the servings are boxed, each item is carefully prepared, and the proof is in the tasting. The meals are distributed by the dining room servers to our door where we make our selection for the day. They may suggest and offer help as well as recommendations, but maintain the strict discipline required for our isolation. With everyone wearing a face mask, recognition of our servers is difficult. I want to tell them all how much I appreciate what they, and the entire staff, are doing to make us comfortable and safe during this seriously troubling epidemic. May God bless them!.

As a resident of the Independent Living at Gulf Coast Village, I am so happy living here. ALL the staff is wonderful and work hard to make sure we stay active, healthy and happy! Best place to spend your retirement years.