The Good Shepards East sits on a quiet, gated 14-acre property in Deland, offering a calm, park-like setting with plenty of trees and open space so residents can enjoy the outdoors while also feeling safe, and the secured building features and designed environment help keep everyone with memory issues safe from wandering, which is especially important for those dealing with Alzheimer's or dementia. This community has both assisted living and independent residential living, offering semi-private and private suites with washers, dryers, and fully equipped kitchens in every unit, and folks can choose what works best for them, whether they want more privacy or to share, since all the units come with housekeeping every other week and there's always someone around if extra help is needed. The staff, including trained caregivers, nurses, and clergy, can help with everything from bathing, dressing, and medication management, to diabetes care and incontinence care, and they even have home care and skilled nursing services for anyone who needs a little more help right where they live.
There's specialized memory care to help people with Alzheimer's or dementia, respite care if caregivers need a break, and rehabilitation services for those who are bouncing back from an illness, plus hospice care when the time comes for end-of-life support. Folks who enjoy keeping busy will find a full calendar of activities and events, clubs, and social dining, as well as a beauty shop and country store for errands without leaving home. Washers and dryers are already in each suite, and local transportation is on hand for doctor visits or shopping trips. For people who want to smoke, smoking is allowed. The facility serves nutritious meals meant to be both healthy and tasty, with a focus on keeping everyone well fed and happy at the table together.
The community supports family involvement, tries to get everyone socializing and building friendships, and offers adult daycare services for those who need daytime support. The on-site clergy staff helps provide spiritual care, and awards on their walls speak to efforts for great care and good activities. The Good Shepards East is designed mostly for seniors who want some independence but know they might need help with daily tasks, want a safe setting, or need specialized support as they age, and the property wants residents to have both support and independence while living among people who care.
