Blue Palms Health and Rehab of Daytona in Daytona Beach, FL, operates with a 100-bed skilled nursing facility and serves an average of 84 residents each day, offering a mix of skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The facility puts a strong focus on following state and federal healthcare rules and tries to provide quality care with a team of trained nurses, therapists, and caregivers on hand at all times for residents who need help with daily activities or require 24-hour nursing services. Residents have access to rehabilitation services including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, with short-term rehab, long-term care, outpatient therapy, and respite care for families needing a break, and there's also hospice care aimed at comfort and dignity.
The living spaces here are designed with safety and accessibility in mind, featuring modern touches, kitchens or kitchenettes, housekeeping, and even washers and dryers in rooms. Outdoors, residents can relax in nicely-landscaped areas, while inside there are gathering spots like a games room and a fitness and wellness center, plus a salon and barbershop for routine care. Blue Palms uses individualized treatment plans for each resident, and the community places importance on making residents feel at home and cared for, especially for those dealing with memory-related conditions like Alzheimer's, by aiming to reduce confusion and prevent wandering within a secure 100-bed memory care unit.
Staff at Blue Palms have a reputation for being kind and helpful-families, residents, and visitors often notice the friendly culture. Meals are planned by dietitians and chefs, served restaurant-style, and there are wellness programs, arts and crafts, outings, religious services, and education opportunities. For those needing medical attention, the center provides medication management, wound care, podiatry, and therapy services, with transportation and personal assistance as needed.
With support from Blue Palms Healthcare Management, the facility tries to run efficiently and comply with all regulations, though recent inspection reports have noted some deficiencies, including one about resident rights notifications, one about not reporting suspected abuse or neglect, and one about missed care with daily living needs, plus a noted infection-related deficiency. Blue Palms is a for-profit, limited liability company, and is owned by Daytona Fl Holdings Company LLC. They have 100 certified beds and provide an average of 3.39 nurse hours per resident per day, with a nurse turnover rate of about 63.6 percent.
Families are encouraged to talk with doctors, review inspection records, and consider all financing choices like Medicare or Medicaid. The facility offers online tours and community forums through the Olera platform and has plenty of activities and support options for seniors and their families, trying to make each day safe, comfortable, and as enjoyable as possible for its residents.