Gulf Breeze Courtyard Assisted Living sits in Gulf Breeze, Florida, and has room for about 80 residents. The community offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing, so folks with different needs can find support. Residents can choose from studio and one-bedroom apartments, some with semi-private or private options, and each apartment has air-conditioning, a private bathroom, and a kitchenette. Meals are served family-style in the dining room, and there's also a bistro for snacks, plus a greenhouse and landscaped gardens for people who like being outdoors. There's a wellness center, fitness room, walking paths, and several indoor and outdoor common areas for relaxing or socializing, and pets can come too, though there are some weight limits.
Gulf Breeze Courtyard Assisted Living makes room for residents who want to live more independently and for those who need more help day-to-day, with staff available 24 hours a day and a nurse on staff part-time. Folks can get help with bathing, dressing, mobility, meal prep, medication, scheduled bathroom reminders, transfers, continence care, and special diets, like diabetic and incontinence care, with personalized care plans figured out by staff, residents, and families. Memory care options are designed for individuals with Alzheimer's or dementia, and the facility uses the Best Friend's Environment approach, which focuses on helping residents feel comfortable and supported. There's a Resident Care Staff on hand to help with daily activities, and they also check on mental wellness and offer therapeutic activities.
On top of health care, the facility offers a lot of activities like planned outings, field trips, BBQs, live performances, devotional activities offsite, fitness programs, birthday and holiday parties, and reminiscence programs, with a full-time Activity Program Director managing the schedule. There are also resident-run events, games, hobbies, and social events, so people can stay busy and get to know each other. There are amenities like a small library, computer center, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and high-definition TVs in the common areas. The place provides personal laundry and housekeeping services, transportation to doctor's appointments or shopping, and move-in coordination to help new residents settle in. The facility is licensed under Florida License #9976, is set up for short-term or respite stays, and accepts pets, including cats and dogs. It's a Caring Stars award winner in the 32561 zip code and offers options for both those wanting more independence and those needing skilled nursing.