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Douglas Gardens Residences Apartments Reviews: Pros, Cons & Rent

Douglas Gardens campus · Pembroke Pines, FL · Resident feedback distilled from public reviews. Research updated Jul 2026.

Quick take on Douglas Gardens Residences

Douglas Gardens Residences is a newly opened affordable community for qualifying older adults, with housing integrated into a broader wellness campus. It is promising for residents seeking modern, accessible housing, though its operating track record is still too new for firm conclusions.

Neighborhood
Douglas Gardens campus
Address
713 SW 88th Ave, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025
Floor plans
Studio-2
Advertised rents
Income-restricted; contact property (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
2026
Website
Map

What residents like

  • Early resident-facing information emphasizes new construction and modern interiors.
  • The integrated senior-health campus is a distinctive advantage for qualifying older adults.
  • Public descriptions highlight shared spaces, walking areas, and community programming.

Common complaints

  • Because the community is newly opened, long-term resident feedback remains limited.
  • Reviewers report that applicants should expect age and income qualifications and possible availability constraints.
  • Reviewers have not yet established a reliable record for maintenance, management consistency, or utility costs.

Amenities

fitness centercommunity roomcyber cafewalking pathspicnic areasadult day and wellness services

The nitty-gritty

These details come from public property materials and listings available at research time. Fees, parking rules and utility packages can change, so request the complete lease-cost sheet before applying.

Parking
On-site parking is planned; confirm assigned-space and accessibility procedures.
Utilities
Not publicly verified.
Pet details
Pet policy was not independently verified.
Management company
Miami Jewish Health / McDowell Housing Partners
Transit & commute
Near Pembroke Road and University Drive, with on-campus services reducing some daily travel needs.
Noise context
Tour units near elevators, shared spaces, and the medical center at active hours before selecting a location.
Flood & storm notes
Ask about emergency power coverage, elevator backup, resident assistance, and storm shelter procedures.
Unit features
solid-surface countertops; modern cabinetry; elevator access; accessible layouts in designated homes
Research transparency

We cross-check property information and summarize recurring public resident feedback. A missing detail means we could not verify it reliably—not that the fee, rule or feature does not exist.

Questions to ask when you tour Douglas Gardens Residences

Use these questions to verify current conditions and investigate the trade-offs surfaced by public resident feedback.

  • What is the exact monthly total after every mandatory fee, utility package and service charge?
  • Can I see the specific available unit—not only the model—and receive the quoted price in writing?
  • How does guest parking work, and what rules can lead to towing?
  • Who handles after-hours maintenance emergencies, and what response time is promised in the lease?
  • Which units are least exposed to road, rail, aircraft, amenity or nightlife noise?
  • How often has the access gate or controlled-entry system been unavailable during the past year?
  • Which advertised amenities are currently open, what are their hours, and is access included in base rent?
  • What active or planned construction could affect noise, access, views or parking during my lease?
About these pros & cons How we build these pages: we read publicly available resident reviews (Google, ApartmentRatings, Yelp, Reddit and similar) for each community and summarize the recurring themes in our own words. We don't copy review text, we don't display star ratings we didn't compute, and no complex has paid to appear or to have anything removed. Cons reflect what residents report — experiences vary. Rent ranges come from public listings and change often; always confirm current pricing, fees and policies with the property directly.

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