The Terrace At Ivey Acres Assisted, found at 3964 Florida Ave, Jay, FL 32565, takes care of seniors who want help with daily living while keeping their independence as much as possible, and the place feels home-like, not like an institution, with staff who treat everyone like family, and Bonnie Hunter manages the community, making sure there's someone awake and ready to help 24 hours a day, and the staff have special training to help move people from beds to wheelchairs, keep an eye on insulin for diabetes, and support those who need help with things like bathing, dressing, or managing medicines, plus they get assistance for incontinence or if they can't walk, and the facility has room for up to 70 residents under its Florida ALF License #12076, offering both long-term care and short stays for respite, using different care names and programs set up specially for each person's needs, and residents can pay with Medicaid, which helps a lot of families.
The building has a variety of rooms with private bathrooms and plenty of storage, so everyone has their own space, and all meals are cooked by chefs and meal planners who make sure food is balanced with vitamins, minerals, and good ingredients, so residents don't spend time or money cooking, and there's always a focus on eating well, but there's also a full-time activities director running crafts, games, trips, and even movie nights, music events, and a spa, so nobody feels lonely, and the neighborhood layout encourages residents to gather in the common areas indoors designed for socializing and meeting friends, plus there's a strong effort to keep everyone moving and social, as activities aim to help everyone stay healthy and engaged, and some services are set aside for memory care for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, with rooms that help reduce confusion and stop wandering.
What stands out is that The Terrace At Ivey Acres also offers care for seniors who remain at home, sending trained aides who provide companionship and help without doing medical tasks, and for more independent folks, there are independent living options that take away the hassle of chores but keep an active social setting, so healthy, older adults can still enjoy being around others at their own pace, and residents have the safety of a 24-hour call system, and nurses are available for 12-16 hour shifts in case anyone needs medical help on top of regular support, and there's arts and crafts, a wide activity program, and amenities designed so folks feel comfortable, safe, and supported in their daily routines, and the whole community focuses on letting people live as independently as they can for as long as they can with help always close by when needed.
