A Place Like Home Assisted Living Facility sits at 1971 Port Malabar Blvd NE in Palm Bay, Florida, about halfway between Babcock Street and US Hwy 1, and this small care home has just six beds in a one-story building, which gives it a cozy "Bed and Breakfast" feeling and makes it easier for residents to get around. The community has both private and semi-private rooms, all furnished, with Wi-Fi and cable TV in the common areas, and there's a dedicated dining room where residents share three home-cooked meals each day, including snacks, with options for kosher, vegetarian, allergy-sensitive and diabetes diets. Meals can be adjusted to meet special dietary needs, and housekeeping, laundry-including dry cleaning-and move-in coordination are standard, so daily chores do not have to be a worry.
Residents find a peaceful, homelike setting, with both indoor and outdoor common spaces, including a secured fenced backyard with a pergola, gazebo, shade, and a roman fountain. The facility welcomes male and female residents, non-smokers, and pets, and the staff, led by Dr. Diane Walker, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in Geriatric Care, provides round-the-clock supervision and emphasizes safety first. There are nurse and doctor services on call, plus a dentist available, and residents can also receive physical, occupational, and speech therapies as well as podiatry services. Adult day care and respite care for short-term stays are available, and the micro community accepts those with limited mobility, offering wheelchair accessible showers and non-ambulatory care.
Medication management, help with bathing, dressing, transfers, and incontinence care are available, as well as assistance with all activities of daily living. Memory care programs cater to those with Alzheimer's and dementia and are designed to keep residents mentally and physically active in a safe, supervised environment. Staff create individual care plans after an assessment to make sure each person gets the support they need, with the option to "age in place" so residents can stay even as their needs change.
Fitness and recreation programs, game nights, movie nights, outings, facilitated field trips, and social events like birthdays, holidays, and dancing are scheduled so residents have chances to socialize and bond. Devotional services, shopping trips, and regular club activities bring people together, and the facility values community spirit and the unique contributions of each person. Transportation for appointments and errands is provided, and there's resident parking for those who still drive. No smoking is allowed indoors.
A Place Like Home Assisted Living Facility operates under State License AL11499, and its team keeps the setting clean, comfortable, and secure, with an emergency alert system in place. Residents who want a smaller, quieter, homey place, where the staff know everyone by name and where there's an easy pace, often find this environment peaceful and friendly. The home's simple elegance, warm staff, and a steady routine help many older adults feel comfortable and respected during their stay, whether for short-term respite or long-term living.
