Creekside Pines Retirement Community sits on a well-kept campus with 106 apartments, offering four different floor plans suited to adults 55 and older who want an active, social place to live. The grounds have pretty walking paths, a shaded patio, gardening areas, and even a fire pit by an outdoor BBQ, making outdoor time pleasant and peaceful when the weather's nice. The building has a classic Georgian style, and the lobby is bright and open with a big water fountain and a grand piano, a spot where many residents stop to chat or relax. People can choose from studio and one-bedroom apartments, designed to be comfortable with kitchenettes, walk-in showers, space for relaxing, and large windows for good natural light. Cats and dogs are welcome, too.
Residents can choose their level of service, so there's independent living, assisted living if someone needs help with daily tasks, skilled nursing for those who need a higher level of medical care, and a dedicated memory care unit for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. The staff includes an Executive Director named Stephanie Hendrix, a Business Office Manager named Zanna Everett, a Health Services Director, and a Life Enrichment Director-so there's always someone to answer questions or offer help.
The campus has easy-to-reach elevators, a library with lots of books, computer lab, card tables, a billiards room, and a movie theater, as well as activities rooms and spaces set aside for private parties. There's an old-fashioned retro diner, a country store, and open-concept apartments with bright kitchens, granite counters, and bar seating. Bathrooms have walk-in showers, modern fixtures, and easy-to-clean floors. Weekly housekeeping, all utilities except phone, cable, and Wi-Fi come included in the rent.
The kitchen staff prepares three meals a day, served restaurant-style in the dining room, and there's 24/7 dining so folks can eat whenever they like. Outside guests sometimes come in for community wine tastings or special events, and volunteers host wellness workshops, meditation, music, classes, and weekly games or movie nights. The activities director keeps a busy schedule going-from daily exercise and tai chi, to bingo, outings, wellness classes, and even purpose-discovery workshops, so there's plenty to choose from whether someone prefers something calm or lively.
Safety measures include secure doors, staff-alert systems in each room, and wearables for quick help, plus there's no smoking indoors anywhere on campus. There are scheduled shuttle rides and partnerships with Uber for errands, doctor's visits, group outings, and shopping trips, so transportation's rarely a hassle. The whole community uses an ionized air filter to help remove contaminants, including much of the virus that causes COVID-19. The building's smoke-free and secure.
Living at Creekside Pines brings in some extras, like a Sunshine Travel Program for visiting other nearby Sunshine Communities with guest rooms and free meals, flexible month-to-month leases, front desk concierge service, and help with the moving process through the EZ Move Program. People can get pet walking or taxi help, find restaurant recommendations, or join in special group trips and workshops. The management focuses on what they call Blue Zones principles, which means encouraging healthy movement, good food, social connections, and a greater sense of purpose in daily life, with the idea that all these things help people live longer, healthier, and happier lives. The community sits close to hospitals, parks, and shopping to make appointments and errands easy, and the staff and residents alike have a reputation for being friendly and welcoming.
