Sunnyside Village is a not-for-profit senior living community that's been around for over 50 years, and everything about it seems to be centered on providing care through Christian values, which means things like honesty, kindness, and gratefulness are pretty important throughout the place, and when you look at all the different types of help people can get here, you start to see that there's a real focus on giving residents choices based on what they need right now and what they might need later on, which can be a comfort to a lot of folks. There are independent living options with duplexes, villas, and garden apartments-some with screened lanais and walk-in closets, all with emergency call systems, and some with garden or waterfront views, and you see a lot of white siding, red doors, and landscaping with bright flowers if you take the time to notice, and of course, there's a tree-lined street leading into the assisted living building with gently curving roads that make for a pleasant entrance, and outdoor spaces like a gazebo, pond with a fountain, and comfy outdoor seating are set up so people can sit outside if they want a bit of quiet, which is good if the weather's tolerable.
The assisted living community offers both studio and one-bedroom apartments, so seniors who need a little extra help with daily tasks can still keep some independence without having to do everything themselves, and there's support to help keep things comfortable. When it comes to health, there's a Health Care and Rehab Center where nurses and doctors, including internal medicine practitioners, look after people, so the services cover everything from short-term rehab after an illness or surgery to long-term comprehensive care and even palliative care for comfort towards the end, and you'll find both inpatient and outpatient therapy services there if someone has physical needs in recovery. Sunnyside Village has the only Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Sarasota County with the Florida Governor's Gold Seal, which they say is about excellence in long-term care, and the Sunnyside Health Center has doctors running on-site clinics, so routine healthcare is close by.
The Memory Care program really stands out because it's built around something called Montessori Inspired Lifestyle®, with a certified team giving care and providing all kinds of rehabilitation, education, sensory activities, and learning, all with the aim of helping residents with memory loss find a purpose or a bit of joy in their daily lives-the memory care side even comes with its own chapel and outdoor spaces, which can bring comfort to some. There's a Lakeside Community Center and various places for recreation or gatherings, and residents can join social or purposeful activities, especially those designed for people with memory impairment, to help them have meaningful roles even as their needs change. The independent living pricing is straightforward, with lease investment options instead of buying, which can make things more flexible for new or current residents who might move around within the community, and all residents get priority for higher levels of care if their needs grow. Real estate managers oversee the homes, and everyone gets the benefits of living in a Christian community where honoring God and serving others forms the foundation of daily life, though people from many backgrounds live here together peacefully. Whatever level of help someone needs-independent living, assisted living, nursing and rehab, or memory care-it's all available on the same campus, making it easier for someone to move from one type of care to another without having to leave the familiar surroundings.
