Spruce Creek Preserve sits at 11376 SW 136th Pl in Dunnellon, FL, and the place really lives up to the idea of giving seniors a full community with plenty to do and plenty of services wrapped into one spot, so folks can live how they want, and keep things as easy as possible for themselves or people who help take care of them. The community welcomes people 55 and older and lets them keep pets, which means those who like their furry friends don't have to give them up. It covers independent living and assisted living options, with short-term respite care if someone needs a break for a few days or weeks, and everyone gets support with things like taking medicine, bathing, dressing, and whatever daily activities might need a helping hand, plus housekeeping, laundry, and move-in help so families don't have to stress.
The Spruce Creek Preserve care model makes sure care plans fit each person, so folks can keep their independence as much as possible but get more help when they need it, and staff can respond around the clock thanks to a 24-hour call system, with extra support for people who can't walk or get around as well as they used to. The main hub sits at the Spruce Creek Preserve Community Center, where you find a library full of books and movies, an on-site café, a big dining room with all-day meals, and even special diet plans the chef cooks up to help folks who need diabetic or allergy food. Some residences have kitchens or kitchenettes, making it easier for those who like to cook for themselves, and everyone gets parking, whether they're a resident or just visiting.
For folks who like to keep busy, Spruce Creek has pretty much something for everyone, whether you enjoy arts and crafts like ceramics or wood carving, or like games such as poker, hand and foot canasta, bridge, bingo, bunco, and dominoes. There's a fitness room that opens early, a big swimming pool from morning until night, and people run water aerobics, pickleball, tennis, shuffleboard, horseshoes, ping pong, chair volleyball, mat pilates, Sprucercize, and special exercise routines every day. If you prefer quieter activities, the library, quilt club, and movie nights can fill afternoons, while the Preserved Players Theatre Group, the SCP Chorus, and planned music programs give plenty of ways to get together with neighbors. Clubs like the Butterfly Garden, Coffee Social Club, Craft Club, Military Club, Midwest Club, Pot Luck Club, and Stitches from the Heart help build friendships and keep people connected. There's a Bible Study and a Grief Support Group for spiritual and emotional support.
The community's set up with outdoor programs, a butterfly garden, a bocce club and courts, shuffleboard, tennis and pickleball courts, and a spa, sauna, and wellness room. Folks often gather for planned community events in the ballroom and stage area, and local food trucks sometimes show up, which makes for a nice change of pace. The golf course and pro shop give golfers a nearby spot to play and socialize. The Neighbors Helping Neighbors program makes it easy for people to support each other with small things, and a special awards wall celebrates achievements in the community.
Spruce Creek Preserve uses committees for communications, finance, elections, and other resident-led work, so residents get a real say in the way things run, while homeowners association communications help get the word out about events and updates. Resident-run activities mix with community-sponsored activities to give everybody something to join, and transportation makes sure people can get out for trips or appointments, with several good hospitals nearby for extra peace of mind. Residents get help with disaster preparedness, a local directory for emergencies, and friendly staff who keep up the maintenance so things run smooth. The whole place is secure and gated, with plenty of simple comforts and everyday conveniences, and with everything from yoga and chair pilates to concerts and social clubs, Spruce Creek Preserve makes a point of helping people stay as active and connected as they want to be.
