Park of the Palms, Inc sits about 11 miles from Starke, Florida, on a 25-acre campus that fronts Lake Brooklyn, where folks can fish or take peaceful walks on the trails, and you see plenty of places to ride bikes or enjoy time by the lake, and there's an RV lot for visitors who like the outdoors. The community offers both independent living and a 40-bed assisted living facility called Willey Manor, which has a caring staff of CNAs and nurses providing help with medication, bathing, dressing, and other daily tasks around the clock. Room choices include studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts with equipped kitchens and sunrooms, so residents can pick the space that fits them best.
Residents can join fitness classes, art sessions, and social events, or go on organized outings to stay active and engaged, and the Wellness Center gives everyone a chance to exercise either alone or with a therapist. The Weir Dining Room serves healthy, high-quality meals that fit different diets or doctor's orders, and guests can look out at Brooklyn Lake while they eat. There's a heated pool, shuffleboard courts, a library, and spaces for group gatherings. Park of the Palms Church hosts two services each week for those who want spiritual connection.
Park of the Palms works as a continuing care community, offering more than basic assisted living, since folks can get memory care, nursing care, home care, hospice care, skilled nursing, respite care, and even adult daycare services right on campus or in partnership with local agencies. Staff help residents with trips to medical appointments and assist with medical equipment. The team works with home health agencies for physical, speech, or occupational therapy, and partners with hospice to let people stay at the facility through the end of life.
Short-term visitors can stay in the hotel-style rooms at Gilbert Lodge, which also doubles as an event space and hospitality suite for groups. Community ratings stand at 8.8 and 9.2 out of 10, making Park of the Palms the second highest-rated facility in its city. Meals, activities, daily help, and spiritual support make up life here, and the campus gives residents many choices for how they want to live and age in place.
