Howell Branch Court is a non-profit living center in Winter Park, Florida, that has a 64-bed capacity and serves adults aged 18 to 75. The facility's operated by CFC Communities and's been running since 1982, with a long-standing staff who know the residents well and take the time to build strong bonds with them and their families. Howell Branch Court offers many levels of care in one location, including skilled nursing, rehabilitative therapy, memory care, and assisted living, so people get both medical help and personal support as they need it. The team specializes in services for adults with intellectual disabilities and other related conditions, as well as folks living with Alzheimer's, dementia, or people who need round-the-clock skilled nursing care for complex health needs.
Residents at Howell Branch Court get help with daily needs like bathing, dressing, taking medicines, and meals, while some choose independent living and can get support if they ever want it. The staff is there 24 hours a day, especially in memory care, making sure residents with dementia stay safe in secure environments that reduce confusion and wandering. The center's Medicaid certified and follows rules from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), so families know care meets strict standards. The nursing and medical staff can handle wound care, chronic disease management, primary care, diabetes, and offer preventive check-ups and wellness exams, so people don't have to leave for outside appointments too often.
There's a warm, home-like atmosphere at Howell Branch Court, with newly renovated rooms that look out over beautifully landscaped outdoor areas where residents can sit, visit, and enjoy the weather. There's also comfortable waiting and consultation rooms, privacy for families, and lots of thoughtful little touches that make things easier day to day. Residents have helpful staff leading specialized programs and plenty of organized activities for everyone-like memory-enhancing therapies for dementia, outings to places like the Neon Club, restaurants, movies, sporting events, theme parks, Camp Challenge, concerts, and even weekend getaways. People gather for birthday parties, holiday events, and casual parties all through the year, and they have annual planning meetings with residents and families to work toward personal goals.
Howell Branch Court also provides respite care for short stays, helping give family caregivers a break when needed. The independent living side lets residents have a maintenance-free lifestyle with social events, resort-style amenities, and easy access to things like cafes, parks, pharmacies, doctors, transportation, places of worship, and entertainment nearby. Meals focus on nutrition and taste, served in a friendly atmosphere, and the facility encourages social connection through clubs, community events, and support for personal growth-whether someone needs help with development, physical health, or social engagement.
The staff and management work together to make sure care is personalized, and there's always someone ready to answer questions for families. As a Medicaid Certified Intermediate Care Facility for the Developmentally Disabled (ICF/DD), Howell Branch Court offers services designed to help residents stay as independent as possible and be active members of their community, focusing on what matters most to each resident and their loved ones.
