Liana of Venice

Memory support for people living with dementia, Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's disease is the main work at Liana of Venice, a community at 2321 East Venice Avenue in Venice. Distinctive Living operates the community. Alongside long-term memory care, it offers short respite stays and hospice care, which lets a resident stay put as needs grow.

The approach is personal and 1-on-1. Staff take time to learn each resident's history, preferences and routines, and use that to shape the day, so care supports the life a person already knows. Therapy programs and a home-like setting are part of the plan, and trained staff are available around the clock. Families should share as much of a parent's background as possible during move-in, since that history is what the staff build on.

Dining is personalized and served restaurant style, which helps residents with changing tastes or needs eat well. Courtyards give residents outdoor space to walk or sit in the Florida weather. Respite stays run from 14 to 29 days, which suits a caregiver who needs a real break or a family testing the fit. Ask what a respite resident should bring and how medications are handled during the stay.

Before choosing among options for memory care in Venice, ask how the staff support residents with Parkinson's disease, how hospice care is coordinated, and what the monthly rate includes. A visit during lunch shows a lot about the daily pace.