Kiva of Mount Dora sits at 505 E 9th Ave in Mount Dora, Florida, where the place looks and feels like a bed-and-breakfast tucked under old oaks and where up to 32 seniors can live with help as they need it, whether that's for daily tasks, memory care, or more hands-on nursing care because sometimes folks need different kinds of support as they age and can't always get by at home anymore. The facility offers studio apartments both furnished and unfurnished, and some apartments even let you keep a pet, so you don't have to leave a small friend behind, while meals are handled daily by a dietitian who knows her stuff, so meals aren't just the same old thing every day but can match special diets and health needs, and there's a dining hall where everyone can sit together for food and conversation. Kiva of Mount Dora takes care of all the big things and the little things, since there are caregivers and an administrator who lead the team that'll help residents get dressed, take showers, take medicine, and keep track of things like blood sugar or incontinence if those are problems, and someone is always on staff if anything comes up day or night.
There's a pretty wide range of health services, like help for people with diabetes or cognitive issues such as Alzheimer's, and if you need physical, occupational, or speech therapy, they can set that up, plus rehab therapists come by on a schedule if you're getting stronger or working on everyday skills after an illness. The facility has a license from the state of Florida, number 7959, so everything runs to state rules, and the onsite staff makes sure medicine shows up when it's supposed to through their in-house pharmacy delivery, which works every day of the week, so you don't have to worry about delays. You've got access to indoor and outdoor gathering spaces-like community rooms for group games or art and craft projects, a dining room for communal eating, game nights, devotional groups, and other activities right there, and sometimes the group heads out for offsite outings, which all helps make the place feel social even if you're quieter by nature. Folks can get haircuts and grooming onsite in the beauty shop, get laundry and dry cleaning done, and the staff keeps rooms clean with housekeeping services, so the basic upkeep isn't anything to fret over.
Transportation is offered, taking you out to local spots or medical appointments, so you don't need to drive, and the staff helps families keep in touch, share updates about a resident, or support veterans through VA benefit assistance, plus there are advisors for questions on costs or insurance. You can pay with check or card, and the apartments include townhome or luxury options, but information about fees, what rent covers, and utility details isn't available, so some questions may need to be asked if this is something you're considering. The community has earned a 9.4 rating from senior living reviews and a 5.0 based on one review, and while that's not a huge number of opinions, it does speak to folks who've experienced the place. Licensed nurses, caregivers, social workers, and other professionals come together so residents get care with dignity and respect in a community that's locally owned and managed, so things don't fall through the cracks and folks can focus on comfort and belonging, even as health needs change or grow.
