Douglas Gardens V 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 V

Douglas Gardens V is an affordable option intended for qualifying older adults rather than a conventional market-rate rental. It may suit residents who value campus programming and income-based housing, but applicants should expect eligibility screening and potentially limited availability.

Neighborhood
Douglas Gardens campus
Address
709 SW 88th Ave, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025
Floor plans
1-2
Advertised rents
Income-restricted; contact property (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
2019
Website
Map

What residents like

  • Residents and public housing sources emphasize affordability and a community-oriented senior setting.
  • The campus location offers access to programming and services geared toward older adults.
  • Modern construction is a practical advantage over older subsidized properties.

Common complaints

  • Applicants report that eligibility documentation and waitlist timing can make the process slow.
  • Reviewers report that common concerns for subsidized senior housing include limited immediate availability.
  • Prospective residents should confirm which services are included and which require separate payment.

Amenities

community roomfitness and activity spaceslaundry facilitiesaccessible featuresresident programming

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 indicated, but allocation and accessibility-space procedures should be confirmed.
Utilities
Not publicly verified.
Pet details
Pet policy was not independently verified.
Management company
Miami Jewish Health
Transit & commute
Near Pembroke Road and University Drive services; public and senior transportation options should be confirmed with management.
Noise context
Senior-campus environment; ask about proximity to shared activity rooms, elevators, and medical-service areas.
Flood & storm notes
Ask management about emergency power, elevator operation during outages, evacuation assistance, and hurricane communications.
Unit features
air conditioning; washer and dryer in listed units; accessible features 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 V

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?
  • 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?
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