Buckingham Place sits in Hollywood, Florida, and holds room for up to 41 residents in a setting that feels comfortable and homelike, with choices among studio, one-bedroom, semi-private, and two-bedroom units, all fully furnished and equipped with private ADA bathrooms for those who need them. The facility covers a wide range of care, offering independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care for those living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and even specialized support for people with Parkinson's disease. Staff trained in memory care, fall prevention, and diabetes management help everyone stay as safe and healthy as possible, and licensed nurses remain on-call at all hours. There's a continence management program, hands-on help with activities like bathing, dressing, feeding by spoon if necessary, and moving from bed to wheelchair.
Residents can take part in many activities like arts and crafts, a walking club, a cooking club, gardening, games, book club, and fitness classes like Tai Chi and chair yoga, besides scheduled daily programs, movies, live musical performances, educational speakers, lifelong learning sessions, and religious services. Community features include a library called the arts room, TV room, computer center, internet access, theater, gardens, walking paths, decks, porches, and a beauty salon with barber services. The staff runs daily housekeeping, home maintenance, linen service, and private laundry, and the building stays accessible for people with wheelchairs and mobility needs. Security and supervision are always in place, with emergency systems in rooms, pull cords, and awake staff day and night.
Residents eat together in a restaurant-style dining room, with all-day snacks, and meals prepared by a chef, meeting special dietary needs like low salt, low fat, and diabetes-friendly options. Seniors get help with medication, transfers, and general health care, and there's transportation to doctor appointments. The site keeps guest parking, a concierge, and fully handles utilities. Buckingham Place offers both long-term stays and short-term respite care for people whose caregivers need a break. They coordinate move-ins, support both temporary and extended stays, and have staff who can help with moving people who have trouble on their own. Home care, hospice care, and physical therapy services round out their health options.
Everyone can join in community-sponsored and resident-led activities, use the fitness room, or relax in the garden. For those who like books, there's a small library space, and people can enjoy TV, internet, or just quiet spaces inside or out. Buckingham Place is licensed, checked monthly by Care.com, and rated highly in the Hollywood area according to available reviews, though licensing specifics weren't confirmed. The staff speaks English, French, and Spanish, and the community accepts private pay, commercial insurance, veterans' benefits, and Social Security, with different fee options based on care needs and length of stay. The general feeling at Buckingham Place stays supportive and relaxed, with attention to comfort, safety, and providing as much independence and activity as each person wants.
