Evergreen Woods

Evergreen Woods is a senior living community that lets people and their families take tours to look at the buildings, meet the staff, and see the other residents, and this place has 120 certified beds with different types of care like assisted living, independent living, memory care, nursing home care, skilled nursing, palliative care, respite care, and post-acute services, so there's a variety of support depending on what someone needs as they age. The staff at Evergreen Woods includes registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants, and there are therapists on site who work every day with residents for physical, occupational, and speech therapy programs, and there's a big activity room where people often play bingo and games, which makes the atmosphere feel lively even though there are some concerns that have been raised about things like managing medications and mental rehabilitation services. Evergreen Woods keeps the air conditioning running and makes sure wheelchairs can get around easily, and the residents get social services, nutritional care, activities, housekeeping, laundry services, and help from an interdisciplinary team that works with families and caregivers to plan out each resident's care based on their needs. Ownership involves several groups, including the Florida Institute For Long Term Care LLC, and the place is operated as a non-profit, with Aegir Health Management LLC and other groups providing different types of support and management, and while nurse turnover is lower than state averages, there are fewer nurse hours per resident each day compared to the state average, which means nurses sometimes have to work quickly to take care of everyone. The health department has found some issues, like not always providing safe respiratory care or following food safety rules, and there have been a total of 11 deficiencies in recent years, with inspections noting things like infection control problems, but the team aims to meet core values like Respect, Compassion, and Communication, while always trying to create a comfortable and home-like environment for long-term care. Restrooms and parking are available onsite, and the community tries to stay responsive to the needs of both residents and their families, with a big focus on coordinated and personalized care to help people feel supported and involved.