Good Samaritan Society - Daytona - Olds Hall sits in a historic building from the 1920s called Olds Hall, once named the Arroyo Gardens Hotel or Daytona Terrace Hotel, and now listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places since 1993, right in Daytona Beach, Florida. The community offers a home for seniors who want independent living or who need a little more help, and it's managed by a nonprofit that values dignity, respect, and a welcoming environment for people of all faiths and backgrounds. Residents find many apartments and rooms that are stylish, age-restricted for seniors, air-conditioned, and come with private bathrooms, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and some even have kitchenettes, and you can get them fully furnished if you want. The staff is fully trained and available to help anytime, day or night, and they give support with daily activities like bathing, dressing, transferring, medicine reminders, meal help, and personal care, with 12-16 hour nursing support and a 24-hour call system, plus safety features to put families' minds at ease. Meals are prepared by chefs and meal planners who know about nutrition and special diets like diabetes, and residents eat together in restaurant-style dining areas.
The community makes life easier with housekeeping, laundry, linen service, maintenance-free accommodations, and scheduled transportation for outings and doctor visits. There's a strong focus on keeping residents active and involved, offering a full calendar of scheduled activities, social events, fitness classes, day trips, resident-run interest groups, and a memory care program that supports folks with Alzheimer's or dementia and works to reduce confusion and keep them safe. Community spaces include a big dining room, fitness room, beauty salon, computer area, gaming room, wellness center, small library, gardens, and outdoor space to enjoy the Florida sunshine. Residents can join in spiritual activities, educational programs, and mental wellness support. The staff builds personalized care plans, and long-term care, home-based help, and rehab therapy are available for those who need them. The Good Samaritan Society - Daytona - Olds Hall community fits both independent seniors and those who want or need assisted living, giving both options in the same community-it's also classified as a nursing home so there's support for short or long-term care, and seniors who want a residential care home environment with a live-in caregiver can get that too. The focus here stays on comfort, safety, support, and making seniors feel at home in a place that's full of Florida history and friendly faces.
