Peterson's Sheltered Care Center

Peterson's Sheltered Care Center sits on Silver Street in Jacksonville, Florida, owned by Mary Peterson, and it's been operating since 2010 as a licensed facility offering sheltered care, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing for seniors needing different levels of help and supervision, where about five to nine staff help up to 29 residents day and night, making sure there's always someone there, and you'll find a secure setting for those who need memory care with routines and spaces built around safety, since the center's set up for people with Alzheimer's disease and other conditions that require special attention. Residents can choose from studio or one-bedroom units, and they get semi-private living spaces with helpful features like in-room emergency response systems, fully furnished rooms, cable or satellite TV, Wi-Fi, and HD televisions, and along with a movie room and an area to read, there's also a chapel for worship and a spot set up for arts and crafts, so there's quite a few activities to keep people busy, such as exercise sessions, educational programs, and outings beyond the center itself. Residents get three meals a day, prepared by a chef, with menus that fit dietary needs including diabetic, vegetarian, kosher, and dementia-friendly options, all planned by a registered dietitian, with feeding by spoon available for those that need it, so people can eat safely and enjoy their meals, and there's pharmacy service for prescriptions, regular health checks, help with medications, diabetic care including specialized diets, and incontinence care, so folks with more complicated health needs get looked after with dignity. The center offers housekeeping, laundry, and bathroom cleaning, and coordinates move-ins to make things easier, while residents also have the chance to walk trails, spend time in gardens or outdoor spaces, or get a haircut at the beauty salon, since the amenities include a small library, a kitchenette, and a dining room where meals are served restaurant-style, with a valet to help with daily needs and transportation to medical appointments or errands nearby. There's a 24-hour call system, and supervision around the clock, with regular mental wellness programs and daily activities meant to keep people involved and supported, and the staff assist with all kinds of activities, from bathing and dressing to transfers for those with mobility trouble. The place stays involved with families and keeps lines of communication open, while residents and staff take part in both community-sponsored and resident-run activities, and folks head out to devotional events off-site as well, which keeps things social and lively. Surrounded by grocery stores, restaurants, pharmacies, and gas stations, and just about half a mile from Shands Jacksonville Medical Center, Peterson's Sheltered Care Center serves mostly older adults from the Hogan's Creek neighborhood, and it tends to foster a sense of belonging for people who need different levels of day-to-day help or memory support. The facility holds licenses from the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AL8638) and the City of Jacksonville (6919), it's a sole proprietorship, BBB accredited with an A+ rating, and it's had a focus on offering safe, supported living, health services, nutritious food, and a community environment since its early days providing shelter care back in 1993.