Pineapple Garden Assisted Living, found in Rockledge, FL, is a cozy, 14-bed residence that helps seniors with daily living and memory care needs, and while the place is small, that helps the staff get to know the residents well, since all the care feels more personal and thoughtful than you might find in a big building, and the rooms, both private and semi-private, come already set up and furnished, so no fuss for families who are moving someone in, just a simple process, and for anyone who needs short-term help, there's also a respite program. People living at Pineapple Garden get all their meals prepared with attention to allergies, diabetes, and special diets, and since trained cooks and meal planners run the kitchen, there's quality and some choice at each meal, which happens in a real dining area, but if someone wants private meals, they can have that in their room too.
The community spaces at Pineapple Garden give everyone a place to chat, play games, and enjoy movies, and the activity calendar means there's a little bit for everyone, including gardening, crafts, worship services, and even pet therapy, which you don't always see everywhere. Residents get daily help with bathing, dressing, moving around, and even reminders or assistance with taking medications, with 24-hour supervision always in place for peace of mind, and in terms of safety, most of the building is set up for security, with emergency call systems, alarm-monitored memory care units, keypad access, and cameras, with a secured courtyard and walking paths for folks who want the fresh air but need to stay safe. Pineapple Garden uses a software system to track medications, staff notes, and daily routines, which makes it easier for healthcare workers to keep an eye on everyone's needs, and they set up on-site medical appointments and coordinate with outside doctors as needed.
Everything's on a single level for easy mobility, and the whole building is designed with handicap features, plus there's a backup natural gas generator that can run the whole place if the power ever goes out, so people don't have to worry about bad weather. Housekeeping, laundry, and dry-cleaning are standard, and there's internet, Wi-Fi, cable TV, washer, and dryer, all available, and for getting out into the community, regular transportation and ample parking allow for easy trips, whether that's for shopping or something fun. The staff, including personal care assistants, help each person with whatever needs come up, always being careful to protect privacy and dignity, no matter how much help someone needs.
Memory care services with extra supervision are available for those living with dementia or Alzheimer's, and the facility has a secure area with features like bed alarms and motion sensors, so everyone stays safe, and families can choose to take a virtual tour or get an initial assessment for their loved one before moving forward. Pineapple Garden Assisted Living covers both assisted living and memory care, along with adult day care and home health care, sticking with an all-inclusive system where every level of help is simply part of the package. The atmosphere feels more like a home than a big institution, since the place is small, the staff are familiar faces, and the care adapts to what each person needs as the days go by.
