Country Manor Assisted Living and Retirement Home LLC sits in Port Orange, Florida, and has a homelike setting for seniors who can't live fully on their own but don't need full-time skilled nursing care the way a nursing home does, so if someone needs help getting dressed, eating, or remembering medicine, the staff does that, and they have 24-hour awake staff so someone is always able to help if there's a problem at any hour, and they do things like help with bathing and grooming, too, and the building has both indoor and outdoor spaces for folks to visit with friends or take part in group programs, and there's an enclosed courtyard where people can sit outside if they like, or you can find people tending to houseplants, doing activities the full-time activity director organizes, or even going on field trips, because they have outings and transportation-sometimes free and sometimes at a cost, along with parking for folks who still drive, and the location is close to public buslines, so families can get there easily.
They call this a family care home and it's smaller, so the care can be more personal, and they'll let you bring your pet if you're female, because men can be residents too, but it's really for women, and people live together in group spaces but choose from studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, or shared room options, all with wheelchair access, and there's a one-time community fee and a fee for a second person. They have meal services with vegetarian options, serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks each day, and there's a beauty salon and barber on site for haircuts and grooming. Nurses are on staff, a doctor is on call, and there are homecare and hospice services available on site, and visiting physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and podiatrists come in regularly. They also have a dentist who's available when needed.
If a senior has trouble remembering things or is diagnosed with Alzheimer's or dementia, there is a secured, purpose-built memory care wing with technology like bracelets to keep people from wandering, and the staff can handle major behavior changes, and reminder programs are in place to help with baths, grooming, using the restroom, and taking medication, including for diabetes and insulin shots. They manage care for incontinence or high-acuity needs too, as long as the resident can manage some self-care, and if you need help moving around, they'll do one-person transfers or help non-ambulatory residents with mechanical lifts, and the staff is trained for these higher levels of care so folks can "age in place" without needing to go elsewhere if their needs increase.
They arrange regular devotional services on site and off site, and people can choose from a variety of religious supports if they want that, and social time is made easy with common rooms in and outside-people can smoke in outdoor spots if they wish. Memory care has areas with less confusion, more comfort, and programs to keep seniors active and involved. There are activity programs for everyone, with movement, games, and sometimes special planning for those with dementia. Payment options are broad, including private pay, social security, veteran's benefits, and private insurance. Staff speak English and Filipino. They do all the cleaning, laundry, and help with meals, reminders, and even big events like holiday celebrations, and as the years go by, seniors can stay as their care needs change, with many levels of care under one roof at 1152 Old Hammock Road, Port Orange, FL 32119.
