Ocean View Manor sits in Daytona Beach, Florida, in a spot where you can literally walk to the beach and feel that ocean breeze, and it's the kind of place where residents get both help and freedom, depending on what they need, since there are options for assisted living, independent living, and continuing care, so you can really figure out what suits you best. The staff helps folks with bathing, dressing, medication management, diabetes care, incontinence care, and moving around, and there's a nurse and a doctor on-site most of the time, though nursing care only runs about 12 to 16 hours a day and there's twenty-four-hour supervision and a call system if something urgent happens, which seems to make most people feel pretty secure.
There are a lot of activities and places to go in the building-like a game room where groups gather, a library for reading, a fitness room with some equipment, and even a wellness spa and a swimming pool, not to mention the walking paths outdoors and common spots in the gardens for sitting or chatting with neighbors, and there's also a business room, music and arts rooms, movie theater, and a market to pick up personal things. For meals, residents eat in a dining room with restaurant-style service, and there's all-day dining with several dietary options, like allergy-friendly and diabetes-friendly menus, but some have said portions could be bigger and that food service could use a little more attention to everyone's needs. There's a staff that tries to be friendly, though they have been called helpful but sometimes stretched thin, especially when it comes to more personal care, but most people say the atmosphere feels homey and the community is welcoming overall.
Rooms come fully furnished with private bathrooms, cable TV, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and little kitchenettes, and you can choose between private or shared rooms, even some studio apartments, and they're all set up to help residents communicate or keep in touch with family if they want to. There are lots of scheduled programs like movie nights, music, crafts, offsite trips, devotional activities, and even some resident-run events that let people stay active and engaged, and the care team helps coordinate doctor visits, transportation for shopping or appointments, and laundry, dry cleaning, and housekeeping. They help veterans with VA Aid and support English speakers, and they even have a few programs to keep an eye on mental health through wellness checks and preventive screening. Pets are allowed, which is nice for many, and you'll find amenities that keep life easier, like a community room and on-site skilled nursing if someone needs more help.
Clark Rehabilitation runs the rehab services here, and the building is just two stories, so it's not overwhelming in size, which some folks appreciate. They have a well-known reputation in the area for nursing and rehab care, especially for those needing continuing care or help with psychiatric or psychoanalytic services. The place is licensed by the State of Florida, license number 5675, and they have a fair community rating of 5.5 according to Seniorly, which means there are things done well and things they could work on.
There's always a focus on making sure residents keep their dignity and comfort, with activities to keep the mind and body strong, and while it's not perfect, Ocean View Manor tries to meet different needs with a staff that people call caring and an environment that feels safe and lively, especially for folks who like to look at the ocean or spend time with others. Tours are available for anyone curious about life at Ocean View Manor, and you can see for yourself what the place really feels like.
