Stone River sits in Bradenton, Florida, not far from the beaches and attractions, and provides a wide range of senior living options like independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, including some special places for Alzheimer's and dementia care. The campus feels gated and safe, with pet-friendly policies though dogs must live on the first floor, and really welcomes people who want a social lifestyle but also value privacy and comfort, since residents get to choose from studio, one, two, or even three-bedroom apartments, which come with private balconies or patios, walk-in closets, private bathrooms, full kitchens, and washers and dryers right in the unit, and there's cable TV, speedy Wi-Fi, and individual climate controls, so it's easier for everyone to feel at home. Meals come from a trained chef and sous chef with the Signature Freedom Dining program, providing three hot meals a day, flexible dining hours, and choices between restaurant-style seating, buffets, room service, or a quick grab-and-go area that has fresh fruit, sandwiches, and treats available around the clock, and a soft-serve ice cream machine with lots of toppings tends to be popular, too. There's a small general store for everyday needs and a beauty salon on-site, along with a movie theater, guest suites, and weekly Sunday brunches, all included in one monthly rent that covers things like meals, utilities, housekeeping, maintenance, lawn care, and a house phone.
Health and support services cover a lot of needs, since Visiting Angels is on site offering 24/7 home care if it's needed, and more help like home health care, physical, occupational, and speech therapy can be set up using insurance, which helps take the worry out of arranging medical support. If someone needs care beyond independent living, there are higher-level skilled nursing services at Woodlands Village right on campus, plus programs for adults living with memory loss, and many kinds of support for families or caregivers who need extra help planning care. The activities team, run by a friendly director, schedules several activities every day-yoga, fitness classes, water aerobics, arts and crafts, educational workshops, and regular tours around the region or lunch and shopping outings, so residents have lots of ways to stay involved and connected. Weekly housekeeping and carpet cleaning after move-outs help keep things looking fresh, and there's a strong commitment to offering both on-site and off-site devotional services, fitting for a place built for Christian seniors, pastors, chaplains, and educators, with special support even for furlough missionaries.
For those who want to stay active, Stone River's got a fitness room, swimming pool, library, billiards, and many outdoor common spaces to gather with friends or family, and social events run regularly-sometimes big, sometimes small, but always aiming for a sense of community. They also have a travel program if you want to visit other partner communities around the country, and concierge staff and managers live right on-site. Scheduled transportation and valet parking plus extra services like housekeeping, maintenance, and flexible dining make life here a little less complicated. Stone River allows older adults to stay independent longer if they wish, but offers several types of care for when extra help becomes necessary, always focusing on keeping residents safe, active, and as independent as possible while supporting the different paths life might take as people age.
