The Jane Adams House in Fernandina Beach, FL, sits a few miles from the Atlantic Ocean and stands out with its Craftsman-style buildings, a home-like feel, and a large front porch where residents can sit and catch ocean breezes. The place holds a medium size, licensed for 40 residents, with a main focus on assisted living and memory care, and it even sets aside a whole building just for memory care, with trained staff and added security measures like special bracelets that set off an alarm if someone tries to leave. Staff can handle residents with Alzheimer's, dementia, or other forms of memory loss, including those who wander or show difficult behaviors, and the community welcomes people in the early stages of dementia, too. There's a nurse on staff, with doctors and therapists who come to visit for things like physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and even dental and podiatry care, and the people working here are available all day and night, which helps during emergencies. Rooms come in different shapes and sizes-private studios, semi-private one-bedrooms, shared rooms, and companion units-with prices starting around $3,000 a month for semi-private rooms and $3,500 for a private studio, and all rooms have emergency alert systems, phone connections, and basic furnishings.
Residents get help with daily living needs like bathing, dressing, using the restroom, moving between bed and chair, medication management, and even things like blood sugar monitoring or insulin injections for diabetics, and there are a range of care levels-light, medium, and heavy-each with its own pricing. The facility is wheelchair accessible and offers move-in support, plus daily meals made especially for different diets (including low sodium, low sugar, or organic), and folks can eat in a restaurant-style dining room, grab a meal anytime, use private dining space, or invite guests for special occasions. Housekeeping, laundry, and dry cleaning services come standard, along with transportation to health appointments, though there could be a fee for those rides.
On the social side, The Jane Adams House has common areas inside and out, a library, a barber and beauty salon, gardens, indoor and outdoor walking paths, community-run activities, and spots for crafts or movie nights, as well as a line-up of programs that include trivia, art, gardening, yoga or stretching, cooking, wine tasting, intergenerational visits, pet-focused events, and wellness activities, many of which support both movement and mental health. There's also room for animals since pets like cats or dogs are allowed, which can add comfort for some people.
The whole place keeps safety front and center, especially for memory care residents, with secure entrances, staff who watch out for anyone who tries to leave, and outdoor areas that are fenced and guarded. Staff give assistance or reminders with almost any need, from grooming and toileting to behavioral supports, and they're specially trained on handling Alzheimer's and related challenges. The Jane Adams House takes on both active seniors who just need a little support and those who need more constant care-including supervision around the clock-and tries to give each person help that fits them, whether someone just needs a hand once in a while or has ongoing care needs. The peaceful, home-like setting, with its quaint architecture, community gardens, and friendly feel, aims to help every resident feel safe and comfortable as they live their daily lives. The average rating here is 9 out of 10, and families say it brings peace of mind.
