Bamboo Villas ALF

Rooms are described as furnished semi-private accommodations with wheelchair-accessible showers, Wi-Fi, and cable or satellite television. Three home-cooked meals are listed each day, with low- or no-sodium, no-sugar, and vegetarian options among the meal choices. The facility description includes daily housekeeping and weekly laundry service. Scheduled transportation is described for appointments and social outings; a directory also lists complimentary transportation. Public transit is nearby, and uncovered parking is listed.

Shared spaces include indoor and outdoor common areas, an outside patio, a TV lounge, an arts-and-crafts center, and a movie or theater room. Landscaped grounds include an enclosed courtyard, green space, a community garden, and a fountain. Inside, sunlit common areas have traditional furnishings, hardwood floors, and a fireplace. Listed activities range from art classes, crafts, devotional activities, and live music to Dakim brain-fitness sessions, stretching, Forever Fit, and Wii bowling. Other examples include trivia, karaoke, happy hours, barbecues, birthday gatherings, educational speakers, and day trips.

The activity listings also include off-site outings, community service, live dance or theater performances, and light-therapy programs. The Tampa setting is described as close to churches, shops, restaurants, medical providers, and hospitals. A facility listing places St. Joseph’s Hospital and Kindred Hospital Central Tampa less than a mile away, and International Plaza and Bay Street a little over 10 minutes away. Spanish and Filipino are listed among the languages spoken. A directory profile says visitors may come at any time of day or night and that pet visits are allowed.