Wirick sits at 434 4th Street North in St. Petersburg, Florida, and holds a long history since its building went up sometime between 1920 and 1930, and it's part of what folks might call naturally occurring affordable housing, and it's changed over the years, offering 76 units now, with a mix of private and semi-private rooms, some with private bathrooms and some with shared but still aiming for comfort for both single and double occupancy. The place is known for assisted living and skilled nursing, focusing on serving older adults who may need support with daily routines like dressing, bathing, or moving from bed to wheelchair, and there are staff around twenty-four hours a day to help with medical needs, emergencies, insulin monitoring, and more. Most rooms have studio layouts, and the nursing home side can accommodate up to 41 beds, all under a Florida license, and it even holds a special license in Limited Mental Health, so residents with mental health needs can find care, community, and meals cooked with attention to nutrition by on-site chefs.
The facility provides meal service for all residents, along with scheduled events like movie nights, music therapy, animal therapy, board games, health and wellness programs, arts and crafts, exercise classes, and support for things like wound care, occupational therapy, memory care, and social activities meant to help everyone stay involved in mind and body. The building includes safety features like a sprinkler system and handicap access, and folks can use washers, dryers, WiFi, and spaces like a dining room, garden, fitness center, hot tub, steam room, salon or barbershop, and a game or activities room. Personal care assistants help with grooming, bathroom needs, laundry, and moving about, aiming to support a person's dignity as much as possible, and there's some transportation for doctor's visits, errands, and faith-based outings.
The pricing varies depending on the room type and care level-private nursing home rooms range from $9,000 to $11,000 per month, while semi-private rooms go from $8,000 to $10,000 per month, and assisted or independent living units start at about $1,800 for a studio and can reach $5,400 for two-bedroom setups, with fees depending on care needs and if you have a second person. The service can accept private pay, commercial insurance, veteran's benefits, social security, and sometimes long-term care insurance, with respite care and hospice options offered too. Wiirick covers a lot, as residents can get memory care for dementia or Alzheimer's, mental health support, and even recreation and activity programs geared to keeping everyone healthy and social, with the staff sometimes known for being joyful, helpful, and creating a welcoming place-so if someone'd like nearby parks, restaurants, hospitals, or churches, or just wants a setting where people can live as independently as possible while getting needed support, this facility's provided for St. Petersburg's seniors and adults since 1987, all in a setting meant to feel caring and respectful.
