Bishops Glen Retirement Center sits in Holly Hill, Florida, near Daytona Beach and the Daytona Speedway, on 25 scenic acres that used to be a dairy farm owned by the Bishop family, and the place feels quiet and pretty with outdoor walking paths, gardens, and gazebos for residents who want fresh air or to watch the birds. The community offers several types of care, so a person can start with independent living in an apartment with a kitchenette and a private bathroom, move into assisted living services with help for things like bathing, dressing, and medication, or receive skilled nursing care if their needs get heavier, and there's memory care for those who need it, along with a separate program for dementia, extended congregate care for people who need more help, and even hospice services available. The staff is there 24 hours a day, ready to help in emergencies, and licensed nurses watch over the residents, even with specialized services like cardiac care, wound care, physical therapy, stroke rehab, ventilator therapy, hemodialysis, IV therapies, behavioral health through a geropsychiatric program, and diabetic care with insulin injections and blood sugar checks, making it so most health changes can be managed on-site and some hospital visits are avoided. Bishops Glen accommodates up to 189 people in private, semi-private, studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom rooms, many with views of lakes or courtyards, and the whole place is wheelchair accessible and can support people who need standby help to move from a bed to a wheelchair. Meals are in a dining room with restaurant-style service, and menus can be changed for special diets, including options for diabetes or allergies, so eating stays safe and interesting, and residents get three daily meals, which saves time and planning at home.
Residents find plenty to do, because the community has a packed calendar with daily activities, scheduled outings, day trips, fitness programs, and community-sponsored events, and people can also join or create their own groups, from game nights to art and music classes to movie nights in the community theater, with a library and computer center for quiet time or email. There's a swimming pool, a hot tub, a fitness room, a beauty salon with a beautician, and regular worship services, so spiritual and physical needs both get attention, and the staff includes people who organize move-in coordination, housekeeping, family support, and transportation both for shopping trips and appointments. Residents don't have to worry about being alone or bored, and they sometimes say the place feels like a hometown with a family atmosphere. Bishops Glen is a faith-based, non-profit community that's been part of Retirement Housing Foundation, and it tries to show respect and comfort in its daily routines and care, with safety measures like emergency alert systems and a 24-hour call system in every room. People living here have to be at least 55 and can choose different styles of apartments, including three-bedroom/two-bath options, with cable TV, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and phone, and everything gets cleaned for them regularly. Social life is important, so the center includes activity rooms, a game room, common indoor and outdoor spaces, and several programs meant to keep people moving, interacting, and feeling included. For residents and their families, there's parking, community transportation, and services to help with laundry or other needs. Bishops Glen is located close to medical centers, shopping, and entertainment, so family and friends can visit, or residents can get help getting around if they want to see a show or get groceries nearby. The skilled nursing services are licensed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and there's a full-service health care center on site with rehabilitation and long-term care, so a person doesn't have to move if care needs change. The community wants to keep residents as independent as possible and works at creating a safe, active, and pleasant place to live.
