Gracious Age

    1401 Magnolia Ave, Sanford, FL 32771
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Compassionate dementia and hospice care

    I placed my loved one here and I'm very pleased - the staff are friendly, patient and genuinely caring, and the owners are approachable and knowledgeable. Her bright, clean room felt homey and she adapted to the move quickly; I felt confident in their dementia and hospice care and they handled a peaceful end of life with compassion. Activities are available though she didn't attend much, and the price was reasonable.

    Loved one of 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

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

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

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    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

    3.43·(7)

    Overall rating

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

      3.8
    • Staff

      3.3
    • Meals

      2.0
    • Amenities

      1.5
    • Value

      2.5

    Pros

    • compassionate, attentive staff
    • supportive family communication
    • dementia and hospice care availability
    • peaceful end-of-life support
    • friendly ownership and management
    • clean, homey resident rooms
    • bright, well-cared-for rooms
    • acceptable food quality with standout dishes
    • additional larger dining room upstairs

    Cons

    • insufficient staffing levels
    • limited personal-care services
    • worn mattresses and linens
    • sanitation and laundry service issues
    • limited accessible bathroom facilities
    • crowded dining spaces and constrained seating
    • limited private spaces for calls and visits
    • small, under-equipped activity space and low engagement
    • unclear or inconsistent meal-service operations
    • pricing perceived as high relative to accommodations
    • maintenance and upkeep deficiencies
    • inconsistent staff engagement and responsiveness

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews present a mixed picture: interpersonal care and specialized services are frequently cited as strengths, while operational and facility issues raise concerns about daily comfort and value. Families and prospective residents consistently describe staff members as compassionate, patient, and supportive — including positive accounts of family communication, dementia care, and hospice/end-of-life support. Ownership and management are also described as friendly and knowledgeable, and some residents adapt well to the environment.

    Care quality is notable for strong relational aspects: reviewers emphasize attentive, helpful caregiving and confidence in clinical supports for dementia and hospice needs. At the same time, multiple comments indicate that staffing levels and staff availability can be inconsistent, which appears to affect the level of personal-care assistance residents receive and the responsiveness of staff during busy periods.

    Dining and food-service impressions are mixed. There are comments about acceptable food quality and memorable menu items, and the facility offers an additional larger dining room upstairs. However, reviewers describe crowded dining areas, constrained seating, and uncertainty about meal-service operations. There are also perceptions that pricing does not consistently reflect the physical accommodations or service level, producing concerns about overall value compared with independent-living alternatives.

    Activity programming exists but is described as limited by space and participation. The activity room is characterized as small and cramped, and several accounts suggest that available activities are under-attended or do not meet all residents’ needs. Reviewers also mention limited private spaces for phone calls and visits, which can affect resident privacy and family interactions.

    Facility condition and operations are recurring themes. Observations point to worn mattresses and linens, sanitation and laundry-service gaps, and general maintenance and upkeep deficiencies. Accessibility is another concern: the facility lacks adequate accessible bathroom options in some areas. These facility-level issues, together with crowded common areas, contribute to a sense that physical accommodations may not meet all residents’ expectations.

    Overall, the facility appears to offer strong interpersonal care, supportive leadership, and specialized clinical services, but operational weaknesses — including staffing consistency, maintenance, accessibility, dining capacity, and laundry/housekeeping reliability — may affect daily living and perceived value. Prospective families should prioritize an in-person tour, ask specific questions about staffing ratios, personal-care offerings, housekeeping and laundry schedules, bathroom accessibility, dining logistics, and how the facility supports engagement in activities. Verifying hospice and dementia-care protocols and observing meal and activity periods will help determine whether the facility’s strengths align with a given resident’s needs.

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    Location

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    Gracious Age is located at 1401 Magnolia Ave, Sanford, FL, 32771.

    About Gracious Age

    Gracious Age is a senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, adult day care, and home health care all in one place, and they've got a strong focus on helping residents stay active and independent as much as possible, so folks can join in on a mix of social, educational, and entertainment activities, and folks with memory problems get activities made just for them, which is something that stands out because there's a whole separate memory care building with careful security for those who wander. Residents get three meals a day, planned to meet nutritional needs, and meals happen restaurant-style or family-style, and besides the regular food, Gracious Age also gives people private units with furnished kitchenettes, so folks can fix themselves a snack if they want. The staff are registered nurses and aides, and they're there 24 hours a day, awake and ready, with extra nurses on staff, so whether someone needs help with bathing, dressing, medications, or getting around with a lift, they won't need to wait long-these people are also known for working in the old 1930's style of service, which just means they're detailed and careful, but also kind and patient. The community's got wheelchair accessible showers and buildings, plus visiting therapists and nurses that come for folks' healthcare, and hospice care is available if someone's at the end of life. What's good is they let people have cats or dogs, so it feels more like home, and Gracious Age supports people who want to age in place, so as your needs change, you can still stay there, and they offer help for memory issues, behavior problems, and risks for wandering, using things like alarm bracelets. There are indoor and outdoor common areas, walking paths, gardens, and a courtyard where people can relax or walk, and inside, there's a fitness room, library, movie nights, music programs, a spa, a game room, and social spaces like lounges, plus a wellness room for health checks or group activities. For folks who want to go out, they provide complimentary transportation for medical appointments and group outings, but if you need to go elsewhere, transportation's available at cost, and there's resident parking for those with cars or who have family visiting. Housekeeping, laundry, internet, cable, and medication management are all taken care of, so residents aren't left worrying about chores or missing medicines. The spiritual side's considered too, with devotional services being held both on site and off, whichever folks prefer. Respite care is available for short-term stays, so if a family member needs a break or someone wants to see if community living is right for them, they can try it out before deciding. Medicaid Waivers, American Eldercare, and Evercare are accepted, and there are different levels of care-from light to heavy-so people can get just enough help without feeling rushed or pushed. The place has a homey feel according to many folks, with staff known for being friendly and helpful, and there's real effort made to let residents enjoy time with friends, family, and pets in a safe, welcoming environment.

    People often ask...

    Gracious Age offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,484 per month.

    Gracious Age offers assisted living and memory care.

    There are 9 photos of Gracious Age on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 1401 Magnolia Ave, Sanford, FL 32771.

    No, Gracious Age 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 number11965923
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility
    Capacity85 residents
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    Inspection Reports

    39

    Reports

    0

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    20

    Complaints

    14

    Years

    09 Apr 2026Complaint
    Investigated serious safety concerns due to inadequate supervision and administrator training, with deficiencies identified that could affect resident care.
    • Class 1A0025RESIDENT CARE - SUPERVISION
    • Class 1A0077STAFFING STANDARDS - ADMINISTRATORS
    10 Nov 2025Standard
    Found deficiencies related to record-keeping where required records were not readily available and key documentation was missing.
    • A0160RECORDS - FACILITY
    11 Sept 2025Standard
    Identified multiple deficiencies in records, resident contracts, and incident-related procedures.
    • Class 3A0025RESIDENT CARE - SUPERVISION
    • Class 3A0160RECORDS - FACILITY
    • Class 3A0162RECORDS - RESIDENT
    • Class 3A0167RESIDENT CONTRACTS
    • ZZ000INITIAL COMMENTS
    • ZZ821REPORTING REQUIREMENTS; ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
    • A0001DEFINITIONS
    31 Mar 2025Complaint
    Found no deficiencies.
    17 Jun 2024Complaint
    Found no deficiencies.
    06 May 2024Complaint
    Determined a deficiency for failing to contact a resident's physician when a resident had significant health changes, with missing communication documented for one of two sampled residents.
    • Class 3A0025RESIDENT CARE - SUPERVISION
    22 Jun 2023Standard
    Concluded no deficiencies were found during an abbreviated re-licensure survey and generator monitoring.
    28 Apr 2021Standard
    Found no deficiencies during the re-licensure survey and related checks.
    08 Oct 2020Complaint
    Investigated complaint surveys and found no deficiencies.
    17 Aug 2020Complaint
    Found no deficiencies following a complaint investigation.
    25 Mar 2020
    Conducted a joint COVID-19 visit and found no deficiencies.
    • E0309STAFFING REQUIREMENTS
    17 Mar 2020
    Investigated a focused infection control complaint and found no deficiencies at the time of the visit.
    01 Jul 2019Complaint
    Found no deficiencies. A complaint survey was conducted on 7/1/2019.
    • A0008ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
    27 Mar 2019Standard
    Found no deficiencies during a follow-up re-licensure survey conducted on 2019-03-27.
    13 Feb 2019Standard
    Investigated a deficiency in updating the Medication Observation Record for a resident receiving self-administered medications.
    • Class 3A0054MEDICATION - RECORDS
    13 Feb 2019Complaint
    Found no deficiencies. A complaint investigation conducted on February 13, 2019 found no deficiency at the time of the visit.
    24 Jan 2019Monitor
    Found no deficiencies during the unannounced monitoring visit related to emergency environmental control planning conducted on 2019-01-24.
    21 Aug 2018Complaint
    Found no deficiencies during the follow-up visit conducted on 2018-08-21.
    08 Jun 2018Complaint
    Identified deficiencies in resident supervision and medical evaluations, with failures to perform timely face-to-face medical exams after significant changes and inadequate monitoring following incidents.
    • Class 3A0010ADMISSIONS - CONTINUED RESIDENCY
    • Class 2A0025RESIDENT CARE - SUPERVISION
    11 May 2017Monitor
    Found no deficiencies during an expansion-related visit for bed capacity increase.
    07 Apr 2017Standard
    Found no deficiencies on the re-licensure survey conducted on April 7, 2017.
    11 Jan 2017Standard
    Identified deficiencies in health assessments, resident supervision, staffing documentation, background screening reporting, adverse incident reporting, and medication management from a survey conducted on January 11, 2017.
    • Class 3A0008ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
    • Class 3A0025RESIDENT CARE - SUPERVISION
    • Class 3A0052MEDICATION - ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMIN
    • Class 3A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
    • Class 3A0165RISK MGMT & QA; ADVERSE INCIDENT REPORT
    • Class 4CZ814BACKGROUND SCREENING CLEARINGHOUSE
    • AZ814BACKGROUND SCREENING CLEARINGHOUSE
    30 Jul 2015Complaint
    Verified that previously cited deficiencies were corrected on the day of the revisit.
    • A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES
    01 Jun 2015Complaint
    Investigated the complaint and found no deficiencies.
    • Class 3A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES
    01 Jun 2015Complaint
    Investigated and found deficiencies in residents' rights to independently choose home health care agencies.
    • Class 3A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES
    23 Apr 2015Standard
    Found the previously cited deficiencies corrected on the day of the revisit.
    • A0026RESIDENT CARE - SOCIAL & LEISURE ACTIVITIES
    09 Mar 2015Standard
    Investigated the activities program and found it failed to provide an individualized activities plan keeping with each resident's needs, ability and interests.
    • Class 3A0026RESIDENT CARE - SOCIAL & LEISURE ACTIVITIES
    25 Nov 2014Complaint
    Found no deficiencies. Previously cited deficiencies were corrected on the day of the revisit.
    02 Oct 2014Complaint
    Found no deficiencies during the complaint survey.
    • Class 3A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
    02 Oct 2014Complaint
    Identified a deficiency in the physical plant due to roof leaks causing holes and staining on ceiling tiles; repairs had not been completed.
    • Class 3A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
    13 Jun 2014Complaint
    Determined no deficiencies were found following a complaint survey conducted on 2014-05-28.
    12 May 2014Monitor
    Found that previously cited deficiencies were corrected on the day of the revisit.
    19 Feb 2014Monitor
    Found deficiencies related to limited nursing services monitoring and insufficient dementia training for a direct care staff member.
    • Class 3A0089ALZHEIMER'S/OTHER DISORDERS - SPECIAL CARE
    31 Oct 2013Complaint
    Found no deficiencies after an unannounced revisit.
    30 Apr 2013Monitor
    Found no deficiencies during the monitoring visit conducted on April 30, 2013. Compliance was noted at the time.
    23 Apr 2013Complaint
    Identified a deficiency in meal service where an alternative was not offered during afternoon and evening meals.
    • Class 3A0093FOOD SERVICE - DIETARY STANDARDS
    26 Sept 2012Standard
    Found previously cited deficiencies corrected on the day of the revisit. The agency indicated substantial compliance.
    • A0008ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
    • A0025RESIDENT CARE - SUPERVISION
    • A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES
    • A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
    • A0167RESIDENT CONTRACTS
    • AN278LNS - RECORDS
    02 Aug 2012Complaint
    Found that previously cited deficiencies were corrected on the day of the revisit.
    01 Aug 2012Standard
    Investigated deficiencies identified in care supervision, staffing, and record-keeping. Found multiple items indicating non-compliance with applicable care standards and resident rights.
    • Class 3A0008ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
    • Class 2A0025RESIDENT CARE - SUPERVISION
    • Class 3A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES
    • Class 3A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
    • Class 4A0167RESIDENT CONTRACTS
    • Class 3AN278LNS - RECORDS
    • A0080TRAINING - CORE & COMPETENCY TEST
    • A0088ALZHEIMER'S/OTHER DISORDERS - DISCLOSURES
    • A0032RESIDENT CARE - ELOPEMENT STANDARDS

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