Poinciana Gardens Senior Living Community

    1664 Dunlap Dr, Key West, FL 33040
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living

    Resident praises facility, staff, dining

    I live on the 3rd-floor assisted living unit and I'm happy here. The facility is beautiful, staff are friendly, cordial and very helpful, and dining offers three meals with eat-in or brought to my room. It's a quiet 55+ neighborhood with convenient transportation to doctors; the apartments are adequate and I would highly recommend it.

    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

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.56·(9)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.0
    • Staff

      4.2
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      2.0
    • Value

      4.6

    Pros

    • Cordial and helpful staff
    • Three daily meals with flexible dining options
    • On-site transportation for medical appointments
    • Quiet residential location
    • Well-sized, adequate apartments
    • Friendly, community-oriented atmosphere
    • Attractive facility appearance
    • 55+ community with assisted-living units

    Cons

    • Indoor air-quality and moisture-control issues
    • Sanitation and odor-management gaps in common areas
    • Delayed or inconsistent maintenance and upkeep
    • Inconsistent responsiveness to resident-raised facility concerns
    • Limited on-site amenities and activities

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression Poinciana Gardens Senior Living Community presents a mix of strengths and operational challenges. Positive comments emphasize a friendly, community-oriented environment, an attractive building, and staff who are generally described as cordial and helpful. The community provides three daily meals with flexible dining choices, transportation for medical appointments, and adequate apartment layouts within a 55+ assisted-living setting. At the same time, reviewers describe recurring facility-level concerns related to indoor environment, cleaning, and maintenance responsiveness.

    Care and staff Care and interpersonal interactions are a clear strength in the reviews. Multiple comments emphasize respectful, helpful staff who treat residents well and contribute to resident satisfaction and a sense of belonging. These accounts suggest that direct-care interactions and front‑line staffing are generally competent and compassionate. However, there are also observations indicating uneven responsiveness when residents raise nonclinical facility issues (for example, environmental or cleanliness concerns), which can affect overall trust in management follow-through.

    Dining and activities Dining services are consistently described as reliable, with three meals served daily and flexibility to dine in the communal dining room or have meals delivered to rooms. That consistent meal provision and choice is a notable operational asset. Information about organized activities is limited in the reviews; the community is characterized more as a quiet, residential 55+ environment than an activity-heavy campus. Prospective residents who prioritize frequent programming should inquire directly about the current activity calendar and scheduled social opportunities.

    Facilities and maintenance While the facility’s appearance and apartment sizes are positively noted, several reviews point to building-environment problems that appear to be recurring rather than isolated. These include moisture-related odors and other odor-management issues in corridors and some resident rooms, as well as visible water staining and signs of insufficient upkeep. Although the property may be relatively new, the pattern described indicates gaps in preventive maintenance and timely repairs. These infrastructure items directly affect comfort and sanitation perceptions and merit focused attention by management.

    Management and responsiveness The pattern across reviews indicates a contrast between strong day-to-day resident interactions and weaknesses in facility maintenance processes and follow-up. Reviewers praise staff behavior but also indicate occasional delays or a lack of urgency when facility or cleanliness concerns are raised. For prospective residents and families, it would be prudent to ask management about maintenance response times, routine preventive-maintenance schedules, and their protocols for addressing odor and indoor air-quality complaints.

    Notable patterns and recommendation guidance Poinciana Gardens appears to deliver solid personal care and a welcoming community atmosphere with dependable meals and transportation services. The primary operational risks are related to facility upkeep, indoor air-quality control, and the timeliness of management’s response to environmental and sanitation concerns. Prospective residents who value attentive caregivers, a quiet residential setting, and flexible dining may find this community a good fit; those for whom building condition and frequent activity programming are top priorities should inspect current maintenance records and the activity schedule during a visit.

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    Location

    Map showing location of Poinciana Gardens Senior Living Community

    Poinciana Gardens Senior Living Community is located at 1664 Dunlap Dr, Key West, FL, 33040.

    About Poinciana Gardens Senior Living Community

    Poinciana Gardens Senior Living Community, also called the Frank P. Toppino Poinciana Gardens Senior Living Complex, sits in Stock Island near Key West, Florida, and welcomes adults 55 and up. The place covers different levels of care, so folks can find independent living, supported independent living, assisted living, nursing home options, and even memory care for Alzheimer's or other dementia, all in one spot. The facility belongs to the Housing Authority and operates as a nonprofit, with Mia acting as consultant and operator, and it has a strong focus on being comfortable, safe, and friendly. People can pick from floor plans like studios, single rooms, semi-private units, one-bedroom, or even two-bedroom apartments, with things like ground floor units, kitchenettes, full kitchens, wheelchair access, and Wi-Fi. Poinciana has an assisted living floor with 58 beds and accepts Medicaid, Veterans Aid and Attendance, and long-term care insurance, which takes some worry off paying for care.

    Both staff and residents use plenty of indoor and outdoor spaces-there are gardens for those who like planting flowers or vegetables, community games, arts and crafts, and group events that get people mingling. The dining options range from chef-prepared meals in a restaurant setting to room service and guest meals, with choices for folks who need no-sugar diets. Meal times usually come with friendly faces and a relaxed feeling. The staff help with things like bathing, dressing, incontinence care, medication management, and even offer home care with trained aides for those who want to stay in their own apartments but could use a little extra support. For spiritual needs, devotional services happen offsite. The place is known for friendly and patient workers and has a community score around 9.1, based on reviews and sentiment from those living or working there.

    Residents enjoy activities both onsite and out in the community, like social outings, games, activity programs, and events meant to help people meet friends and feel part of a group. The facility is licensed by the state, and the environment gets tailored for each person's needs, with continuing care as those needs change. Studio apartments, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options give some space for those who want it, while semi-private rooms work for folks wanting to share. There's plenty to do, whether enjoying a meal, gardening, painting, going to activities, or just relaxing with neighbors. The whole place aims to support a good, active life in a safe, helpful setting, making it a steady pick for many older adults in the Key West area.

    People often ask...

    Poinciana Gardens Senior Living Community offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,434 per month.

    Poinciana Gardens Senior Living Community offers independent living and assisted living.

    There are 32 photos of Poinciana Gardens Senior Living Community on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 1664 Dunlap Dr, Key West, FL 33040.

    No, Poinciana Gardens Senior Living Community 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.

    License number11969390
    StatusClosed
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility
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    Inspection Reports

    11

    Reports

    0

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    5

    Complaints

    8

    Years

    17 Aug 2025Monitor
    Concluded that no deficiencies were found during an unannounced emergency power plan monitoring visit.
    16 Jan 2025Complaint
    Investigated an unannounced complaint survey; no deficiencies were found.
    12 Mar 2024Standard
    Concluded no deficiencies were found after an unannounced relicensure and related surveys of the provider.
    07 Dec 2023Complaint
    Investigated an unannounced complaint survey; no deficiencies were found.
    12 Oct 2020Standard
    Found no deficiencies during an unannounced relicensure focused on infection control and emergency power plan monitoring.
    • A0008ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
    06 Aug 2020Complaint
    Investigated an unannounced infection-control focused survey addressing emergency power planning and a complaint. No deficiencies were found.
    20 Apr 2020
    Concluded no deficiencies were found during an infection-control focused visit conducted in April 2020.
    13 Jul 2019Complaint
    Concluded that deficiencies identified in a complaint were addressed and corrected by 6/19/19 following a follow-up review.
    06 Jun 2019Complaint
    Investigated a licensing matter and identified deficiencies related to background screening, reporting to the clearinghouse, and staff training requirements.
    • Class 3A0077STAFFING STANDARDS - ADMINISTRATORS
    • Class 3A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
    • Class 3A0080TRAINING - CORE & COMPETENCY TEST
    • Class 3A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE
    • Class 3A0082TRAINING - HIV/AIDS
    • Class 3A0084TRAINING - ASSIS SELF-ADMIN MEDS & MED MGMT
    • Class 3A0090TRAINING - DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDERS
    • Class 3A0091TRAINING - DOCUMENTATION & MONITORING
    • Class 3A0181EMERGENCY PLAN APPROVAL
    • Class 4CZ814BACKGROUND SCREENING CLEARINGHOUSE
    • Class 4CZ815BACKGROUND SCREENING; PROHIBITED OFFENSES
    13 Sept 2018Monitor
    Found no deficiencies during the unannounced survey conducted 9/10/18 through 9/13/18 at the Housing Authority of the City of Key West.
    03 Jul 2018Initial
    Found no deficiencies. An announced licensure survey conducted in July 2018 reported no deficiencies.

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