Living With Friends ALF is a senior living facility in Tampa, Florida, licensed under number 12542, and it offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care for older adults who need extra help with daily life, so you'll find six assisted living units in a home-like setting where private and semi-private rooms give people space and comfort, with rates starting at $1,800 for shared rooms and $2,500 for private ones, and folks can also stay for short-term respite care when a caregiver needs a break or there's a temporary need. There's a dedicated memory care building meant to provide secure care for people with Alzheimer's or other dementia, with special alarms and bracelets to help keep residents safe and staff available at all hours, including nurses and a doctor on call, who monitor care plans, help with medications, and offer diabetic care, though residents must manage their own insulin if they can't inject it themselves. Day programs and activities fill the week, so you'll see people taking part in group exercises, arts and crafts, cards, board games, and social gatherings both inside and outside the facility, with transportation on hand for offsite trips or medical visits, either complimentary or for a cost, and the building sits close to bus lines, making getting around easier for families or visitors.
The home is wheelchair accessible with wide showers, ADA-compliant bathrooms, and mobility help for transfers, which can be done with staff assistance or mechanical lifts when needed, plus the staff supports residents with dressing, showering, incontinence care, and reminders for grooming and toileting, aiming to help everyone do as much for themselves as possible while staying safe. The memory care area's locked for safety and has behavioral care services for those who have confusion or need closer supervision, and there's also a focus on keeping people engaged through brain-stimulating programs and structured activities to maintain their quality of life. Rooms and living spaces have washer and dryer access, washed linens, and are designed for comfort, and there's a lanai for relaxing outside, walking paths, indoor and outdoor common areas, a library, and a beauty salon, so there are both quiet and social spaces to match different moods.
Meals come three times a day, with options like pureed foods for those who need special diets, and housekeeping, laundry, onsite nurse care, diabetes management, and help with medications are standard services, plus visits from nurses, podiatrists, physical, occupational, and speech therapists as needed. Residents and families can take part in support groups, enjoy daily entertainment, attend special parties, and know there's a focus on keeping people active, safe, and as independent as possible, with all the usual supports close at hand. Smoking's allowed in outdoor areas, and the staff watches over everyone to help prevent falls or wandering, giving peace of mind to families and loved ones.
