As a long-time resident I'm very happy here. My favorite part is walking to the store and the lively social scene-I've made friends and enjoy a lot of freedom and autonomy. Staff and management are warm, empathetic, and provide high-quality, around-the-clock care. I'd recommend this place to families needing continuous care.
Current/former resident
Jul 2026
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Amenities
Healthcare services
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Healthcare staffing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Meals and dining
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Restaurant-style dining
Special dietary restrictions
Room
Cable
Fully furnished
Housekeeping and linen services
Kitchenettes
Telephone
Wifi
Common areas
Beauty salon
Dining room
Garden
Outdoor space
Small library
Community services
Move-in coordination
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Reviews
3.22·(18)
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
Care
2.6
Staff
3.1
Meals
2.2
Amenities
1.7
Value
1.0
Pros
Friendly, attentive, and affectionate staff
Positive view of facility director/management
Enjoyable dining — residents love the food
Strong social environment and resident friendships
Freedom and autonomy for residents
Long-term residents remain and report satisfaction
Opportunities for community outings (e.g., walking to the store)
Overall positive and welcoming atmosphere
Cons
Not well maintained in places
Broken blinds and visible repair issues
Noise/disturbance from residents yelling
Summary of reviews
Overall sentiment from the reviews is clearly positive, driven primarily by strong interpersonal factors rather than physical plant quality. Multiple reviewers identify as long-term residents who express affection for staff and say they "love it" at Midway Manor, indicating sustained satisfaction. Residents frequently highlight the friendly, attentive nature of the caregiving team and an improved overall sense of satisfaction over time. The facility appears to foster a warm, welcoming culture where residents feel comfortable and connected.
Staff and management receive consistent praise. Reviewers specifically note a positive view of the facility director and management, and describe staff as affectionate, friendly, and great. These comments suggest strong staff-resident relationships and effective leadership presence. Such praise implies that day-to-day care interactions and managerial responsiveness contribute substantially to resident well-being and to the perception that the community is a good place to live.
Facilities and maintenance show a clear area for improvement. Several reviews mention that the building is "not well maintained," with examples such as broken blinds called out explicitly. In addition, there are comments about residents yelling and related noise disturbances, which point to behavioral or supervision challenges in communal spaces. These negative points are specific and recurrent enough to be considered notable weaknesses — they do not negate the positive social and staffing strengths, but they do suggest the need for attention to upkeep and environmental management.
Dining, activities, and autonomy are strong contributors to resident quality of life. Multiple reviewers say they "love the food," and social activity is emphasized by mentions of friendships and a positive social environment. Freedom and autonomy are repeatedly noted — residents describe having lots of freedom and cite being able to walk to the store as a favorite activity. These items indicate the community supports independent choices and casual social connections, both of which are important to resident satisfaction.
In summary, the dominant themes are: highly regarded staff and management, a warm social atmosphere with meaningful resident friendships, satisfying dining, and commendable resident autonomy — all factors that lead long-term residents to report improved and sustained satisfaction. The primary concerns are tangible maintenance issues and occasional noise/disturbance from other residents. Addressing physical upkeep (e.g., repairing blinds and attending to other visible repair needs) and implementing strategies to manage disruptive behaviors or noise would likely strengthen the overall resident experience and align the facility's physical condition with the strong interpersonal environment described in the reviews.
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Location
Midway Manor ALF is located at 1754 Ensley Ave, Clearwater, FL, 33756.
About Midway Manor ALF
Midway Manor Alf sits in Clearwater, Florida, and offers a secure place where caring, professional staff help seniors day and night with personal care, meals, and medication. The staff support independence and dignity, with trained caregivers around the clock to help with bathing, dressing, hygiene, and transfers. Residents get meals served in a dining hall, and there are all-day dining options with allergy-sensitive and diabetes diets available, plus furnished living spaces that come as semi-private rooms, private rooms, or apartments, each with private bathrooms. The community is licensed for 50 residents, with Florida License #8632. There's a garden with a fountain, indoor and outdoor walking paths, a library, and an activity room, giving people places to relax or be social.
Midway Manor Alf encourages friendships with many structured activities like movie nights, resident-run events, and community-sponsored programs. Residents can use the arts room, barber salon, and indoor common spaces, with regular social gatherings and educational sessions to help people stay active and engaged. The staff offer medication management, laundry services, move-in help, and bed-side care when needed, plus a 24-hour call and supervision system for safety. With studio and one-bedroom housing, everyone gets a bit of privacy but remains close to others, which helps people feel at home but not alone.
Care plans get tailored for each person, since staff aim to meet unique needs and help everyone stay as independent as possible. Residents can join devotional services offsite or sit out in the garden. There's also respite care for families who need temporary help, and companionship from caregivers who are always nearby to talk or offer help. Midway Manor Alf offers assisted living, memory care, nursing home, independent living, and continuing care retirement community services, which means support can change as needs change. The goal's always to give comfort and support, while making sure seniors have chances to enjoy each day, build friendships, and feel respected.
People often ask...
Midway Manor ALF offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $3,295 per month.
Midway Manor ALF offers assisted living.
There are 3 photos of Midway Manor ALF on Mirador.
The full address for this community is 1754 Ensley Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756.
No, Midway Manor ALF does not offer respite care.
Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
Safety & Compliance
In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) licenses assisted living facilities and publishes the results of its standard, complaint, and monitoring inspections.
Determined that an adverse incident report was not submitted within the required 15 days for a sampled resident involved in an adverse incident.
A0001DEFINITIONS
A0165RISK MGMT & QA; ADVERSE INCIDENT REPORT
11 Feb 2026Complaint
11 Feb 2026Complaint
Concluded that deficiencies were corrected at the time of the follow-up survey.
Class 3A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
Class 3A0165RISK MGMT & QA
Class 3ZZ830EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING
11 Feb 2026Complaint
11 Feb 2026Complaint
Investigated a complaint about care and safety; found deficiencies in incident reporting, emergency management planning, and safe living environment.
Class 3A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
Class 3A0165RISK MGMT & QA
Class 3ZZ830EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING
11 Feb 2026Standard
11 Feb 2026Standard
Identified deficiencies were corrected during the survey.
22 Dec 2025Complaint
22 Dec 2025Complaint
Identified uncorrected medication deficiencies and required hiring a licensed Pharmacist Consultant or Registered Nurse Consultant to oversee medication practices.
A0058PHARMACY & DIETARY; UNCORRECTED DEFICIENCIES
22 Dec 2025Standard
22 Dec 2025Standard
Found that unlicensed staff assisted with residents' self-administration of medications without informing them of the medication names and dosages, and the administrator acknowledged the required practice.
Class 3A0052MEDICATION - ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMIN
A0008ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
22 Dec 2025Complaint
22 Dec 2025Complaint
Verified that deficiencies identified in a prior complaint investigation were corrected at the time of the follow-up.
16 Sept 2025Complaint
16 Sept 2025Complaint
Identified deficiencies in medication storage and disposal practices, including failure to keep medications in locked storage and secure the area when unattended.
Class 3A0058PHARMACY & DIETARY; UNCORRECTED DEFICIENCIES
Class 3A0055MEDICATION - STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
16 Sept 2025Complaint
16 Sept 2025Complaint
Found deficiencies in medication record-keeping and in the facility’s physical environment, including unsafe living conditions and incomplete medication documentation.
Class 3A0058PHARMACY & DIETARY; UNCORRECTED DEFICIENCIES
Class 3A0055MEDICATION - STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
A0008ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
A0054MEDICATION - RECORDS
A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
16 Jun 2025Complaint
16 Jun 2025Complaint
Found deficiencies in medication recordkeeping and in the facility's living environment due to structural damage and unsafe conditions; blanks on MORs and documentation gaps raised health and safety concerns.
Class 3A0054MEDICATION - RECORDS
Class 2A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
28 Feb 2025Complaint
28 Feb 2025Complaint
Investigated a complaint and follow-up inquiry. Found no deficiencies.
A0004LICENSURE - REQUIREMENTS
28 Feb 2025Complaint
28 Feb 2025Complaint
Verified that deficiencies identified in prior complaints were corrected by the time of the visit.
A0004LICENSURE - REQUIREMENTS
22 Jan 2025Complaint
22 Jan 2025Complaint
Identified deficiencies in medication administration and recordkeeping, including inadequate self-administration support, missing documentation, and failure to observe residents taking medications.
Class 3A0052MEDICATION - ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMIN
Class 3A0054MEDICATION - RECORDS
20 May 2024Complaint
20 May 2024Complaint
Investigated a complaint in conjunction with a generator monitoring visit and found no deficiencies.
10 Jan 2024Standard
10 Jan 2024Standard
Found no deficiencies; a follow-up survey on 01/10/2024 showed compliance.
20 Nov 2023Standard
20 Nov 2023Standard
The facility was cited for multiple deficiencies involving resident rights, dietary standards, risk management, and how resident belongings and personal matters are handled, based on observations during a survey.
Class 3A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES
Class 3A0093FOOD SERVICE - DIETARY STANDARDS
Class 3A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
Class 3A0165RISK MGMT & QA
18 Sept 2023Standard
18 Sept 2023Standard
Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies at the time of survey.
01 Jun 2023Complaint
01 Jun 2023Complaint
Investigated a complaint; no deficiencies identified at the time of the survey.
21 Mar 2023Complaint
21 Mar 2023Complaint
Concluded that the deficiencies identified in the prior complaint were corrected during the 03/21/2023 revisit. No deficiencies were cited at this time.
21 Mar 2023Complaint
21 Mar 2023Complaint
Investigated a complaint and generator monitoring survey; found no deficiencies identified.
26 Jan 2023Complaint
26 Jan 2023Complaint
Found deficiencies in how medication self-administration was supported, including lack of proper training and documentation for assisting residents with medications.
Class 3A0052MEDICATION - ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMIN
29 Nov 2022Complaint
29 Nov 2022Complaint
Concluded that deficiencies identified in a prior complaint were corrected during the revisit.
11 Oct 2022Complaint
11 Oct 2022Complaint
Identified deficiencies in social/leisure activities and dietary standards after investigation of resident reports and facility practices.
Class 3A0026RESIDENT CARE - SOCIAL & LEISURE ACTIVITIES
Class 3A0093FOOD SERVICE - DIETARY STANDARDS
14 Jul 2022Complaint
14 Jul 2022Complaint
Investigated a revisit of a 05/24/2022 complaint investigation in conjunction with a generator monitoring visit conducted on 07/14/2022; no deficiencies were identified.
24 May 2022Complaint
24 May 2022Complaint
Found deficiencies in dietary services and maintenance of resident accommodations, including meals not meeting nutritional standards and failure to provide laundry services due to equipment issues.
Class 3A0093FOOD SERVICE - DIETARY STANDARDS
Class 3A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
08 Mar 2022Complaint
08 Mar 2022Complaint
Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies.
01 Dec 2021Standard
01 Dec 2021Standard
Found no deficiencies during the biennial re-licensure review.
15 Jul 2021Complaint
15 Jul 2021Complaint
Found no deficiencies. Previous deficiencies were corrected via desk review.
08 Jun 2021Complaint
08 Jun 2021Complaint
Investigated an adverse-incident complaint and found failures to file initial and full adverse incident reports within required timelines, with deficiencies in the risk management program.
Class 3A0165RISK MGMT & QA; ADVERSE INCIDENT REPORT
18 Mar 2021Complaint
18 Mar 2021Complaint
Found no deficiencies during the focused survey addressing a complaint and COVID-19 infection control.
30 Dec 2020Complaint
30 Dec 2020Complaint
Investigated a complaint survey conducted on 2020-12-30 and found no deficiencies.
26 Aug 2019Complaint
26 Aug 2019Complaint
Found deficiencies from a prior biennial survey were corrected during a revisit on 2019-08-26.
26 Aug 2019Complaint
26 Aug 2019Complaint
Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies.
26 Aug 2019Standard
26 Aug 2019Standard
Found no deficiencies during a re-licensure survey.
10 Jun 2019Complaint
10 Jun 2019Complaint
Found deficiencies in supervision, resident care procedures, housekeeping, medication management, and staff training.
Class 3A0025RESIDENT CARE - SUPERVISION
Class 3A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES
Class 3A0054MEDICATION - RECORDS
Class 3A0055MEDICATION - STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Class 3A0056MEDICATION - LABELING AND ORDERS
Class 3A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
Class 3A0084TRAINING - ASSIS SELF-ADMIN MEDS & MED MGMT
24 Sept 2018Complaint
24 Sept 2018Complaint
Concluded that a previously cited deficiency was corrected during the visit; no new deficiencies identified.
06 Aug 2018Complaint
06 Aug 2018Complaint
Investigated background screening processes and found deficiencies in documentation for staff with resident contact. Level II screenings and signed compliance attestations were not on file for three sampled employees.
CZ815BACKGROUND SCREENING; PROHIBITED OFFENSES
CZ816BACKGROUND SCREENING-COMPLIANCE ATTESTATION
18 Jun 2018Complaint
18 Jun 2018Complaint
Investigated and identified deficiencies in required background screenings and attestations for staff; two of three sampled staff lacked proof of Level II background screenings and unsigned compliance attestations.
Class 3A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE
Class 4CZ815BACKGROUND SCREENING; PROHIBITED OFFENSES
Class 4CZ816BACKGROUND SCREENING-COMPLIANCE ATTESTATION
31 Jan 2018Complaint
31 Jan 2018Complaint
Found no deficiencies identified during the visit.
20 Sept 2017Complaint
20 Sept 2017Complaint
Investigated a complaint via an unannounced survey and found no deficiencies.
20 Sept 2017Standard
20 Sept 2017Standard
Found no deficiencies during the survey conducted on 2017-09-20. The agency noted compliance at the time.
20 Sept 2017Complaint
20 Sept 2017Complaint
Verified the previously cited deficient practice was corrected during the follow-up review.
30 May 2017Complaint
30 May 2017Complaint
Investigated medication administration and record-keeping deficiencies, including missed doses and missing inhaler medications, with inadequate documentation identified.
Class 3A0052MEDICATION - ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMIN
Class 3A0054MEDICATION - RECORDS
20 Feb 2017Complaint
20 Feb 2017Complaint
Found no deficiencies.
20 Dec 2016Complaint
20 Dec 2016Complaint
Determined that the previously cited deficiency was corrected.
AZ815BACKGROUND SCREENING; PROHIBITED OFFENSES
22 Nov 2016Complaint
22 Nov 2016Complaint
Found a deficiency in background screening that allowed some employees to work with residents without proper Level 2 screening, creating potential risk to residents.
Class 3AZ815BACKGROUND SCREENING; PROHIBITED OFFENSES
CZ815BACKGROUND SCREENING; PROHIBITED OFFENSES
09 Aug 2016Complaint
09 Aug 2016Complaint
Concluded that previously cited deficiencies were corrected during the revisit; no new deficiencies were cited.
A0093FOOD SERVICE - DIETARY STANDARDS
A0160RECORDS - FACILITY
11 Jul 2016Complaint
11 Jul 2016Complaint
Identified a deficiency in menu postings; menus were not posted conspicuously and were outdated.
Class 3A0093FOOD SERVICE - DIETARY STANDARDS
04 Apr 2016Expansion
04 Apr 2016Expansion
Observed that deficiencies previously cited were corrected on the day of the desk review.
A0008ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
A0054MEDICATION - RECORDS
A0091TRAINING - DOCUMENTATION & MONITORING
22 Feb 2016Expansion
22 Feb 2016Expansion
Investigated deficiencies in health assessments, medication records, and staff training identified during an unannounced CHOW survey.
Class 3A0008ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
Class 3A0054MEDICATION - RECORDS
Class 3A0091TRAINING - DOCUMENTATION & MONITORING
24 Nov 2015Monitor
24 Nov 2015Monitor
Found no deficiencies during the limited nursing services survey conducted on November 24, 2015.
29 Jun 2015Monitor
29 Jun 2015Monitor
Found no deficiencies after a limited nursing services visit conducted on 2015-06-29.
08 Apr 2015Complaint
08 Apr 2015Complaint
Found no deficiencies.
16 Sept 2014Standard
16 Sept 2014Standard
Found no deficiencies during the abbreviated licensure survey.
07 May 2014Complaint
07 May 2014Complaint
Found no deficiencies during a complaint survey conducted on May 7, 2014.
17 Dec 2013Complaint
17 Dec 2013Complaint
Identified that deficiencies previously cited were corrected during the revisit; no new deficiencies were found.
22 Oct 2013Complaint
22 Oct 2013Complaint
Investigated a complaint and found that staff did not have completed level 2 background screening prior to working around residents.
Class 4AZ815BACKGROUND SCREENING; PROHIBITED OFFENSES
CZ815BACKGROUND SCREENING; PROHIBITED OFFENSES
22 Oct 2013Monitor
22 Oct 2013Monitor
Investigated a complaint survey and a limited nursing services visit; found deficiencies cited from the complaint survey, while the LNS visit had no deficiencies.
04 Mar 2013Monitor
04 Mar 2013Monitor
Concluded that a previously cited deficiency was corrected during the desk review, and no new deficiencies were identified.
A0161RECORDS - STAFF
22 Jan 2013Monitor
22 Jan 2013Monitor
Identified deficiencies in staff records, including missing verification of freedom from communicable disease for staff, during a limited monitoring visit.
Class 3A0161RECORDS - STAFF
25 Oct 2012Standard
25 Oct 2012Standard
Verified corrections for previously cited deficiencies and found no new deficiencies.
A0083TRAINING - FIRST AID AND CPR
A0054MEDICATION - RECORDS
A0056MEDICATION - LABELING AND ORDERS
25 Oct 2012Complaint
25 Oct 2012Complaint
Found that previously cited deficiencies were corrected during follow-up desk reviews conducted on October 25, 2012.
A0052MEDICATION - ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMIN
20 Aug 2012Standard
20 Aug 2012Standard
Identified deficiencies in medication documentation, resident health records, and staff training across multiple sections.
Class 3A0008ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
Class 3A0054MEDICATION - RECORDS
Class 3A0056MEDICATION - LABELING AND ORDERS
Class 3A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
Class 3A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE
Class 3A0083TRAINING - FIRST AID AND CPR
Class 3A0090TRAINING - DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDERS
A0080TRAINING - CORE & COMPETENCY TEST
A0086TRAINING - ADRD
A0058PHARMACY & DIETARY; UNCORRECTED DEFICIENCIES
20 Aug 2012Complaint
20 Aug 2012Complaint
Investigated findings showed deficiencies in medication administration and self-administration practices, including lack of proper observation, improper handling of medications, and inadequate hygiene and documentation.
Class 3A0052MEDICATION - ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMIN
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