Dorothy Cares Assisted Living Facility sits in Riverview and has two small communities, Dorothy Cares ALF and Dorothy Cares II ALF, both offering a calm, homelike setting where you can smell the home-cooked meals right when you walk in, which always tends to make the place feel warm and comfortable, and the caring staff, including a Nurse Administrator and live-in caregivers, listen closely to each resident's needs, offering personalized plans that help them lead as full a life as they wish while making sure the atmosphere stays clean, peaceful, and organized. This place is especially steady for folks who want more than just standard care; there's a focus on safety and comfort, a low resident-to-staff ratio at about 3:1, and roomy private or shared accommodations without that unpleasant odor you sometimes find in bigger care homes. Both locations-on Tropical Isle Lane and Crestfield Drive-have six units each and keep a small scale to make the community feel like family, which is important for seniors needing assisted living, memory care for Alzheimer's or dementia, or even daytime support through adult day care.
Residents can expect three cooked-to-order meals and two snacks daily, all made with fresh, quality ingredients to suit special dietary needs, and you won't find reheated cafeteria food here, just honest-to-goodness plates made in the kitchen each day. The care goes beyond meals, though, including regular on-site medical care with help from an in-house physician, medication help, bathing and dressing support, mobility assistance, and weekly physical plus occupational therapy to keep everyone as strong as possible. They offer both private and semi-private rooms that are kept clean thanks to provided housekeeping and laundry, and it's clear from walking through that staff pride themselves on a tidy, well-run space, whether you're using Dorothy Cares as your full-time home or dropping by for day care services.
Instead of a big corporate facility, Dorothy Cares works more like a friendly house-everyone gathers for exercise, bingo, social programs, or just puzzle time, and there's help getting to doctor's appointments when needed. The no-pets policy helps folks with allergies, and there are bilingual staff so everyone's able to be heard. The facility runs under Florida license numbers 6906743 and 12994, and has been operating steadily since 2017 under the care of Dorothy Araujo, an experienced nurse who started this place in honor of her own grandmother. The approach always puts people's needs up front, especially when it comes to helping with the tough parts of aging-things like incontinence, toileting, or specialized memory therapy are handled quietly and kindly, without fanfare. The facility's received high marks from families and residents, and even won the 2024 Best of Senior Living Award, but you'll see the real difference in everyday things: the clean hallways, the cheery dining room, and how each day feels steady and familiar, which can mean a lot for someone looking for a simple, quiet life with trustworthy care and a few good people nearby.
