Arden Courts Largo

The houses open to enclosed courtyards and protected walking paths, with seating and gardening areas outdoors. The layout provides 12 exits to secured outdoor venues extending for more than one-third of a mile. Themed porches offer places to sit, talk, rest or watch activity nearby. Indoors, The Corner Store contains familiar items intended to support recognizable routines, while The Library is a space for reading, tidying or relaxing. The on-site Style Place offers haircuts, coloring and styling.

Licensed nurses are on duty around the clock, and trained staff provide continuous supervision. Support can include help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, hygiene, mobility, toileting and meals, along with medication assistance and management. Staff assess residents’ needs and routines to develop individual service plans, which may be adjusted as needs change. A directory also describes hourly safety checks and monitoring of blood pressure, vital signs and weight. Respite care is offered; listed services include personal laundry, weekly housekeeping and linen service. Staff can help arrange medical care, and outside rehabilitation and physical therapy services are listed as available.

Dementia-friendly programming is offered seven days a week, with activities organized across the day around residents’ routines, interests and abilities. Listed options include arts and crafts, exercise and stretching, gardening, music, dancing, walking groups, trivia, cooking and art classes, and local outings. Other activities include reminiscence, sensory and brain-fitness programs, current-events groups, educational speakers, intergenerational events, Wii bowling and religious services. Meals are served in a family-style setting in the neighborhood dining rooms; third-party listings also note restaurant-style service, meals throughout the day and options such as vegetarian, gluten-free, low-sodium, diabetes-conscious and pureed meals. Families are invited to join themed activities, dinners, celebrations and family nights, and support groups and educational seminars are also listed.