Inglenook House Assisted Living & Memory Care sits in a quiet area near the Manasota Key neighborhood in Englewood, Florida, about half a mile from Englewood Community Hospital, and looks and feels like a spacious coastal home with just 16 private to semi-private rooms, where many have found the smaller size makes for a familiar and calm setting, especially useful for folks who might get overwhelmed by bigger places. The owners, Rick and Benita Vian, both licensed registered nurses, live onsite and manage the daily routines themselves, which means help's always nearby no matter the hour, and nurses stay on duty for residents around the clock-there's basic wound care, medication management, personal laundry and daily housekeeping, with the comfort of a 7000 square-foot facility filled with things like cozy indoor common areas, a fireplace, accessible patios and tropical landscaped gardens that seniors and visitors often use to relax, whether it's enjoying a meal planned by a dietician, singing along at music programs, or taking part in morning and afternoon activities that include art, brain fitness, outdoor relaxation, trivia, stretching classes, board games, and sometimes even pet therapy or karaoke.
Residents with memory impairments receive care in a secured wing designed to prevent wandering, with alarm systems in place for safety, and personalized programs meant to calm and engage, like reminiscence activities or music treatment, all tailored with a resident-first care approach that meets current elderly care standards. The staff assists with all daily activities-help with bathing, dressing, incontinence management, grooming, toileting, moving around, and even offers diabetes and special diet meal plans as needed, so people with high blood pressure or diabetes get extra attention with food. Housekeepers keep things tidy and there's support with errands and transportation to medical appointments, religious services, or special events in the community. People coming for respite care get the same support as those staying long-term.
The grounds are flat, wheelchair-accessible, and the interiors have air-conditioned apartments, cable or satellite TV, Wi-Fi, a reading room, and a beauty parlor. Residents get utilities included and can live in individual or shared rooms, with prices for Memory Care starting at about $4,500 a month, though exact rates depend on room choice, care level, and services. The Florida state license for the place is #7834, and care options range from independent and assisted living to skilled nursing, memory care, non-medical home care, and short-term respite stays. Family can visit anytime if they have a special access code, and staff members work to make each move and transition gentle, using personalized care plans put together for each resident. Inglenook House Assisted Living & Memory Care accepts Medicaid as well as the Long-Term Care program, and stays connected with doctors and therapists from the local area to help with extra medical needs, physical or speech therapy, and rehabilitation if a doctor says it's needed. Amenities and care can change to match what the resident needs most, and there's always someone around to answer a question or offer a helping hand, which seems to matter most for those who want safe, steady support in a small, home-like community.
