The Meridian at Waterways

Placing your parents or a special person into a care facility, requires many considerations. Think about how independent they can be and their level of function at home prior to the move. Our parents were doing well at home until a sudden health crisis for my caretaker father required a fast track move after short-term home health care was no longer feasible for them. Anticipate frustration because your loved one(s) were used to a certain lifestyle and likely not prepared for a structured environment. The bottom line is... it's just not easy; but you have to make a decision. After touring many facilities, we selected Meridian at Waterways for my parents. This facility has many unique amenities. We felt the Waterways staff showed desirable synergy and friendly demeanor. Since moving them, my family has visited several times and we continue to meet staff that are very welcoming and upbeat. Several structured events are provided daily with periods of scheduled interaction with staff. An added bonus is waterway views of the intercoastal canal. My parents can watch boat traffic out the windows during unstructured times from several windows in the building. Water taxis and many private boats drift by regularly, which is quite entertaining. In the first 8 months of my parents new stay in the Meridian, the Waterways team has shown good effort and compassion for my folks during their difficult transition from their home and then to extra levels of care. I believe many of the staff care about the residents and try to do what it takes to keep the room neat; and my parents well fed, groomed, dressed and active. Several key people actually try to enrich their lifestyle beyond the standard necessities. There is physical therapy available, nurses to provide support as needed, and an on-call doctor available. Of course they contact hospitals for emergencies. The facility does provide pre-planned transport for patients to doctor's appointments within close radius of the facil

Our mom lives on the memory care floor of the Meridian. She’s been there for over a year and a half. We are pleased with how they care for her, she’s always clean, her room is clean and organized, and the staff is professional and genuinely caring. We are blessed to have found a place to care for her as she struggles with aging and dementia.

If you are looking for the heart of The Meridian, look no further than Brian, the Director of Activity. He is a whirlwind of positive energy—lively, kind, and truly full of spark. What makes Brian so special is his unique ability to connect with every resident, regardless of their needs. He has a gift for encouraging participation in activities that keep everyone engaged and smiling. Most impressively, even the Memory Care residents know him by name and frequently express their appreciation for him. It is a huge peace of mind for families to know their loved ones are in the hands of someone so compassionate and dedicated. We love and appreciate everything he does! Gilda Cañedo Preferred Care at Home