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Minutes from Morton Plant Hospital and HCA Florida Largo Hospital, Cottages at Belleair is a small-scale memory care community on Belleair Road in Clearwater, where seven distinct cottages with just 14 residents each create a warm, non-institutional alternative to a traditional senior living setting. Family-style dining around the table with cottagemates, a purposeful daily schedule of gentle exercise, creative arts and social gatherings, and a gazebo, porch seating and outdoor walking paths set among secure green spaces help residents stay active, confident and connected. Tailored programs for memory care, early-stage "transitions" support and short-term respite stays meet families at every point in the dementia journey, with compassionate staff available around the clock.
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