Ava Cares IV sits about two miles outside Bloomingdale, Florida, in a quiet spot that aims to give seniors care and help when they need it most, and this place has a small, six-bed setup with studio rooms, so everyone gets to know each other pretty well over time, and the staff, led by Ms. Evangeline DeRosa as Vice President and Mr. Roger Derosa as President, makes sure to offer personal help for daily living while trying to help residents stay as independent as they can, which is something a lot of families look for nowadays. You'll see both indoor and outdoor areas for folks to gather and relax, with activities happening throughout the week that help everyone feel part of a real community, and birthdays or holidays get all the attention you'd hope for with family-style celebrations, which helps when people start missing home.
This place gives memory care too, for people living with Alzheimer's or other memory problems, so the routines here help cut down on confusion and keep folks from wandering, while the staff talks with families so everyone's up to speed. Ava Cares IV also does hospice, long-term skilled nursing, home care, and provides home health care services that meet Medicare's certification, plus they've got adult day services and even non-medical assistance for those who want to stay home. There's a unique focus on IV therapy, with options like hydration and vitamin drips, and even outpatient IV services for those needing a boost, all of which aim to help overall wellness and recovery for the residents.
The whole place feels more like an adult family home than a large institution, and staff members really take time each day to talk and interact with everyone, which folks often notice because it makes the environment feel clean and personal rather than rushed or impersonal. Seniors living here often try local restaurants, attend events in town, and enjoy group meals or clubs, since staying active and social is part of what the staff encourage. Although there's no mention of private kitchens or private bedrooms, Ava Cares IV focuses on offering whatever care is needed, always with an ear for what the residents and their families want, and while the rating sits at 6.8 out of 10, making it the 12th highest community in the area, everyone here takes pride in making sure the place feels homelike-and while it's not BBB accredited, the management stays steady and involved. Ava Cares IV is small, friendly, and steady, and with two locations in Brandon and Riverview, families have some choice while knowing care is at the center of everything they do.
