Inspired Living at Ivy Ridge sits in St. Petersburg as a senior community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and respite care all on one campus, and that means residents can move between care options if their needs change, and the staff there are present around the clock to help with daily activities, hygiene, eating, dressing, medication, and they've got homecare and doctor-on-call services handy when needed, while licensed nurses are there 24 hours for those who need extra care, and the caregivers receive training for over 100 different kinds of resident needs, especially dementia through programs like Dementia Live. Residents get meals every day-including chef-prepared options, the Grate Eats program supports those with manual dexterity challenges, and there are all-day dining and local flavors, and you'll find most people gather in the common areas-either inside or outside-where there's a screened-in porch, expansive secure courtyards, a community garden, shaded gazebo, putting green, walking paths, butterfly garden, and several social lounges, so there's always a spot to visit, eat, or just sit and watch the world go by, and people with pets are welcome as long as they follow the pet policy.
Residents join in daily activities that cover social, cultural, educational, and entertainment programs, plus inspired life enrichment programs, and things like arts and crafts, and the staff drive people to offsite events if needed with transportation services that cover doctor appointments or group outings, and both devotional and non-devotional events are offered, in case someone wants religious services, whether onsite or somewhere else. All along, the campus aims to make everything accessible with wheelchair-friendly showers, easy pathways, and secure areas, especially in memory care where they use their Inspired Journeys Memory Care program, which sets up routines and activities to keep people engaged but also feeling safe, since the area is designed for people with Alzheimer's, dementia, or other cognitive problems-these programs help with memory, speech, and even physical tasks thanks to the therapies offered onsite, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and the memory care unit is protected and calm, designed for both safety and comfort.
They want people to keep their independence as much as they can, letting each person participate in what suits them best, whether that's an event like National Wear Red Day, themed meals under lights for the Inspired Destination journey to Iceland, or finding old hobbies again thanks to various enrichment and cognitive programs, and the staff are known to be attentive and caring, led by a Director of Community Data to watch information accuracy and an Area Director who's worked in several other senior living places, so it's organized yet relaxed. This community tries to make things easier for active adults aged 55 and over, offering maintenance-free residences, and making life better with support and social choices-everything from beautician and barber services to specialized memory care, and they welcome short-term stays for people who need extra help for a while.
The place focuses on respect, dignity, and making residents feel valued every day, and anyone needing a break with respite care or families caring for loved ones with memory impairment can rely on this place to be safe, welcoming, and steady. Life here can be as busy or as quiet as one prefers, and staff work hard to build meaningful connections while improving the well-being of everyone in the community through simple routines and dedicated programs.
