Green Gables Assisted Living sits in Gifford, Florida and offers care for older adults who want a safe place with help close by, where most folks live in private or semi-private rooms with a warm, home-like feel, and the staff stays available twenty-four hours a day for emergencies and daily needs like bathing, dressing, and moving from beds to wheelchairs. The community's licensed for up to 32 residents with spaces like studios, 1-bedrooms, semi-private, and 2-bedroom accommodations, and has special licenses, including Limited Nursing Services, allowing care for people who need extra help, whether that's memory care for dementia or Alzheimer's, incontinence, diabetes management, or just a bit more support with getting around and managing life. Several care providers come in, including Hummingbird Care Services and Seniors Helping Seniors of Vero Beach, and there's a choice of assisted living, memory care, respite care for short stays, and even hospice care.
The place is pet-friendly, so both cats and dogs can stay, and meals, which get served restaurant-style all day, are planned and prepared by chefs who make sure special diets for allergies, diabetes, or hypertension are handled. There's a barber and beauty salon, a library, art rooms, walking paths, a garden, hot tub, and fitness or steam room, so residents can enjoy activities without having to leave. Activities include art classes, music and animal therapy, board games, scheduled daily events, movie nights, and outings in the local community, as well as brain fitness programs like Dakim for those wanting to keep their minds sharp. Crowded halls get avoided because the size stays medium, with about 26 to 32 people, so people get to know one another, and there's a full-time activity director to keep everyone engaged.
Green Gables Assisted Living staff get special training for memory care needs, with secure outdoor areas, exit alerts, and support for folks who might wander or have trouble with memory. Residents get help with medications, personal care, grooming, laundry or even dry cleaning, and the staff can help coordinate moves into the community. For people who like to go out, rides to shopping, doctor's appointments, and local faith services are arranged, and community amenities include evening socials, book rooms, recreation areas, and communal dining rooms where people can eat together. Each resident's care plan gets customized to meet their physical, emotional, and mental needs with regular health checks, and emergency alert systems stay in place for safety. The neighborhood's lively, with nearby hospitals, pharmacies, parks, and cafes, allowing outings to be part of daily life, and those interested in special programs or details can always ask about what's available. The building stays licensed and regulated through Florida's Department of Social Services, License #9844, and the community has a rating of 3.9 out of 7 reviews, so folks know what to expect before deciding whether to move in. Fees depend on room size, level of care, and other needs, and can start at $3,000 per month, with payment options including private pay, long-term care insurance, and some help for veterans through Veterans Aid and Attendance.
