Tampa Location

5175 CYPRESS PRESERVE DRIVE
TAMPA, FLORIDA 33647

813-632-1270

About Us

Our Mission

At Memory Lane Cottage™ our goal is to turn daily activities into memorable events for your family member(s). We work together to learn life experiences unique to your family member(s) so we can provide the highest quality of life for them. Our approach to providing a secure environment includes family participation as an integral part of the care planning team.

About Memory Lane Cottage™

Memory Lane Cottage™’s staff are professionally trained in caring for the needs of people with declined cognitive abilities.

Residents participate in group activities including reminiscing, arts and crafts, entertainers, parties, as well as outside activities in our secure garden area with a walking path that our residents can enjoy. We want our residents to live in the moment and rediscover their world.

Meet Our Team

Our senior management team has over 50 years of combined experience in the operation and care for residents needing assisted living, including those with memory disorder and Alzheimer’s disease.
Regional Support

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Kelly Irish

Executive Director
Tampa Palms

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Our Locations

Memory Lane Cottage™ is currently serving residents in and around Tampa Palms, FL.

Memory Lane Cottage™ at Tampa Palms

5175 CYPRESS PRESERVE DRIVE
TAMPA, FLORIDA 33647
813-632-1270
Assisted Living License # 12675

Kelly started her journey into senior living as an Activities Director. She worked her way up to Business Office Manager, and eventually in Administration. During her career, she has served as a Compliance Manger, Employee Trainer, and Marketing Director, and has opened three memory care communities. You may even see her carrying a paintbrush around Memory Lane Cottage, as she truly immerses herself in all parts of community management. However, the one position that has remained constant, is acting as a bridge between the resident and the family. Kelly states: “So many people are scared about talking about their loved one’s disease. Family members can be embarrassed to talk about the behaviors associated with Alzheimer’s and the family dynamics unique to their situation. They can be reluctant to ask for help, feeling guilty they can no longer provide the care their loved one needs. Over the years, both of my grandmothers lived in communities I managed, and I feel that gives me a unique perspective of ‘sitting on both sides of the desk’. Each resident has a very unique set of challenges associated with their disease progression. I think the wonderful part of Memory Lane Cottage is that with a smaller population, we can truly create a very unique care plan for each individual, which is nearly impossible to do in a larger setting.” Nowadays, you can catch Kelly with one of her therapy dogs or even her parrot, spreading awareness of Alzheimer’s and related disorders. Her favorite quote is: “Alzheimer's Sucks, but Memory Care Doesn’t Have To”
Taylor started volunteering in activities at a Memory Care Community back in 1997. When she graduated in 1999, with a degree in Aging Studies, she was offered a job in Marketing and then opened one of the first Memory Care Communities in the Tampa Bay area. Taylor went on to work a successful career as a Regional Marketing Manager. Her favorite part of her work was training and supporting marketing teams and the connections she made with the FAMILY Caregivers – holding their hands and helping them make some of the biggest decisions they would make as a Caregiver. Taylor has worked on many projects over the years- such as FACES of Alzheimer’s, Co-Chairing The Walk to End Alzheimer’s, and has held many fundraisers to support Alzheimer’s research. She loves to present on Aging Related Issues so that we can all help Caregiver’s better understand the Aging process. Taylor is dedicated to working with individual Caregivers to find out what is going on in their “Caregiver Journey,” and help connect them, so they know they are not alone. Her favorite quote is “Enjoy the Journey.”
Andrew started his professional career as part of the residential leadership team for a group home agency, supporting people with intellectual disabilities. While he finished his master's degree in healthcare administration, he also had a part time job as an Activities Coordinator in an assisted living community. He quickly learned that assistant living is where he wanted to be. Constantly learning and eager to grow, Andrew decided to become certified as a CNA and as a Medtech- he wanted to see firsthand how great care can produce amazing results. Working his way up and emersed in the care of geriatrics as well as those struggling with Alzheimer's and Dementia, he became certified as a Florida Assisted Living Administrator and achieved the position of Memory Care Director.
 Andrew is dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors and building positive relationships with families. He witnessed how vital the care team's relationship and communication is while taking care of his mother during the last three years of her life. He was able to fully appreciate the anger, fear, guilt, and hopelessness that each family goes through during their loved one's battle.   During that time, Andrew learned the humbling and sometimes beautiful experiences of providing direct care to Alzheimer's patients.
Through personal loss, he has gained the strength and courage to face the disease that is rightfully called "the long goodby".     Andrew is dedicated to providing that same care, compassion and knowledge to you and your loved ones.
We are honored that Andrew is able bring seven years of residential leadership, health care administration, Alzheimer's care, and family advocacy experience to Memory Lane Cottage at Oviedo.
  His favorite quote is “I can’t make this place perfect, but I’m going to try!"

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