Somerset House at Oak Harbor sits in Vero Beach, Florida, near beaches and places like CVS Pharmacy and the Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co., and you'll see, it's a single-story community with resort-style touches and a homelike feeling, offering seven different suite layouts to suit different needs, all with safety features, personal climate control, kitchenettes, and some even have semi-private patios or walk-in closets, so residents have choices. Licensed nurses are always there, day and night, and the staff is trained to provide help with things like oxygen management, wound care, catheter care, and total assistance with everyday activities, and they'll work with families and doctors to make care plans that fit each person. Somerset House has an Extended Congregate Care (ECC) License, which lets residents stay longer, even if their health needs grow, and the building has safety technology like instant fall detection and intelligent health monitoring for sleep, heart rate, or changes in health so the staff can act quickly.
Residents get three chef-prepared meals a day, with snacks in between, and diets like diabetic, low fat, low salt, and vegetarian are all handled; you can eat in a dining room, order room service, or invite guests for meals. The apartments include views of garden areas, emergency call systems, and cable or Wi-Fi in the unit, and the rent covers water, garbage, and electricity. Somerset House is pet-friendly and has walking paths, landscaped grounds, a swimming pool and hot tub, plus tennis courts and even a therapy room on site for exercises and rehab; it also offers fitness programs, art and music sessions, movie nights, tabletop games, and opportunities for horticulture and outings. Regularly scheduled transportation goes out for shopping or appointments, and there's a full-service salon, weekly housekeeping services, linen and laundry help, and staff take care of maintenance so residents don't have those worries.
This community's size is small, licensed for just 35 residents, so it tends to feel close-knit, and staff aim to keep everyone engaged, safe, and as independent as possible, with regular check-ups to catch changes in health or memory early. The building is gated for security, and the grounds are designed for easy movement, with comfortable common rooms and lounges, a well-stocked library, and entertainment spaces. Families get updates and can connect through a resident portal, and a variety of staff, including part-time nurses and caregivers who speak English and Spanish, help provide companion care, hospice care, psychiatric support, skilled nursing, and reminders for medications. The one-time entry fee is $6,500, and payments can be made by check. Somerset House does offer some on-site religious services, and outside, there are gardens and even nearby golf for those who enjoy the outdoors. The staff focus on making life purposeful and safe, helping everyone feel at home while getting help where it's needed, and trying to preserve each person's comfort, dignity, and independence as well as possible as they age.
