If you are searching for assisted living near Coral Springs, Colonial Gardens Residences is a licensed assisted living community about 9.5 miles south, in Lauderhill. Most of the drive is a straight run down University Drive, so a visit after work or a Sunday lunch with Mom stays easy. We offer assisted living, memory care and short respite stays, with 24/7 care and supervision.
Is a Lauderhill community right for a Coral Springs family?
Coral Springs families often start by looking inside city limits, then widen the search once they compare cost and availability. Here is how Colonial Gardens fits that search:
- Close enough for regular visits. From Coral Springs City Hall on West Sample Road, the trip is about 19 minutes without traffic. Rush hour adds time.
- Pricing you can see up front. Assisted living starts from $3,500/month (shared) and memory care from $5,000+/month. Private rooms are available at a higher cost. There is no buy-in fee.
- More ways to pay. We accept private pay and Medicaid long-term care through participating plans.
- A fresh start. Formerly Colonial Assisted Living, the community has been under new ownership since March 2026, with remodeled rooms and bathrooms fitted with grab bars.
What daily life includes
Our team helps with the everyday tasks that get harder with age: bathing, dressing, grooming, getting around safely, and reminders and assistance with medications as Florida's assisted living rules allow. Three meals a day plus snacks are served in a shared dining room, and the activity calendar keeps residents social. For loved ones living with Alzheimer's or another dementia, our memory care program adds structure, redirection and closer supervision. Full details are on our services page and our memory care page.
Colonial Gardens is licensed by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) as an assisted living facility (license #7249), with a Limited Mental Health specialty license. We are not a nursing home. When a resident needs skilled or medical care, we work with the resident's own doctors and outside providers.
In a resident's words
"I'm a resident and I love it here. So much to do, lots of entertainment. It's a happy, happy, place. Our apartments are very comfortable. … Love it here."
Getting here from Coral Springs
Take University Drive (SR 817) south for about 6.5 miles, then use Inverrary Boulevard West and West Oakland Park Boulevard to reach NW 55th Avenue. Our address is 2801 NW 55th Ave, Lauderhill, FL 33313.
Coral Springs resources worth knowing
Moving a parent is easier when you know who can help locally:
- Broward Health Coral Springs (3000 Coral Hills Dr.) is the city's hospital. Residents keep their own physicians when they move in.
- The Coral Springs Senior Center, run by the city's Parks and Recreation department, offers classes and programs. It is a good option for a parent who is still independent.
- The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Broward County in Sunrise answers questions about Medicaid long-term care screening and in-home services. Elder Helpline: (954) 745-9779.
- The Alzheimer's Association Southeast Florida Chapter runs a free 24/7 Helpline at 1-800-272-3900 and lists caregiver support groups around Broward.
Coral Springs FAQ
How far is Colonial Gardens from Coral Springs?
About 9.5 miles, roughly 19 minutes from central Coral Springs without traffic, mostly via University Drive.
Can my parent keep their Coral Springs doctors?
Yes. Residents keep their own physicians. We can help arrange transportation to appointments, or families can arrange it themselves.
Does Medicaid help pay?
We accept Medicaid long-term care through participating plans. The ADRC of Broward County handles screening for the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care program, and we can explain how the process works.
What does it cost?
Assisted living from $3,500/month (shared) and memory care from $5,000+/month, with no buy-in fee. Private rooms are available at a higher cost. Our guide to the cost of assisted living explains what is typically included.
Can Dad stay short-term first?
Yes. Respite stays give a family caregiver a break, or let a parent try the community before deciding.
Plan a visit
Call or text (954) 484-1960 or request a tour. We will walk you through the rooms, the dining room and the activity schedule, and answer your questions honestly.