The Alternative Assisted Living Facility

The Alternative Assisted Living Facility sits on Chestnut Street in Dunnellon, Florida, serving Marion County, with a license number of 12392 and room for five residents in a small residential care home setting. This facility focuses on helping seniors who need support with daily living, like bathing, dressing, transfers, or managing medication, and lets residents keep as much independence as possible. Residents can choose between one-bedroom apartments, shared living spaces, or well-equipped studio units with pull cords and grab bars; all private baths are ADA compliant. The staff, including a licensed nurse available 24 hours and skilled caregivers, provide care plans that match each person's needs, including special help for those with Parkinson's disease, dementia, or Alzheimer's. The home assists with case management, surgery recovery, moving in, and relocating, and keeps services within the building, plus medication management and transportation for medical appointments. They allow pets and offer a family-friendly environment with wide visiting hours, and loved ones can come by often. Meals, prepared under a dietitian's watch, are served three times a day, including special occasion feasts and pureed food options for easier eating, and chef-cooked meals are available for those with diabetes or other dietary needs. There's a large dining room, a games and entertainment room, and both communal kitchen and private dining spots; laundry, housekeeping, and full home maintenance are provided so residents don't have to bother with chores. Every room includes emergency pull cords, and keypad entry systems help keep the building secure, plus there are safety measures like fall prevention and support for those with low mobility or who need feeding help. The Alternative Assisted Living Facility's small size means staff can tailor services carefully, whether that's special wellness and health screenings, scheduled activities, memory care, or massage and fitness classes. There's a beauty shop, barbershop, library section, fitness center, outdoor patios, walking paths, an on-site computer area, cable or satellite TV, a garden, and parks nearby-so there's always something to do or somewhere to go outside. Residents benefit from regular doctor checkups, custom care plans, support services for chronic conditions, and coordination with healthcare providers. With all utilities included, in-room emergency systems, move-in coordination, and support with activities of daily living, The Alternative Assisted Living Facility helps keep life simple, safe, and comfortable for seniors who need reliable care in Dunnellon.